DOE Amends Energy Efficiency Standards, Test Procedures for Residential Boilers, Furnaces

The Energy Department on Jan. 15 issued two final rules amending energy efficiency standards (here) and test procedures (here) for residential boilers (and furnaces, in the case of the test procedures). The new test procedures are required for all representations made on or after July 13. Compliance with the amended energy efficiency standards is required for all residential boilers manufactured or imported on or after Jan. 15, 2021.