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EPA Seeks Input on Its ENERGY STAR Climate Control Specification

The Environmental Protection Agency seeks comments on its discussion document on ENERGY STAR® specifications for residential climate controls. EPA is considering several changes to specification of these products, including: (1) incorporating a pathway for qualification of climate controls with remote…

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interfaces that enable management of HVAC systems on smartphones, PCs, and other devices; (2) eliminating humidity measurement/display criteria; and (3) eliminating rate tier indication criteria. EPA states these changes could allow simpler, lower-cost residential climate controls to qualify, while retaining their key energy saving and usability criteria. EPA letter and discussion document are available by emailing a request to documents@brokerpower.com.