DOE Proposes To Revise Certification, Enforcement Regs for Electric Motors

The Energy Department is proposing to revise its energy efficiency certification and enforcement regulations for electric motors. The agency’s proposed rule (here) would conform its rules for electric motors to those for all other products regulated by DOE, it said. The proposed regulations would also provide specific sampling plans, certification of efficiency requirements, independent testing laboratory and certification program requirements, and labeling requirements for electric motors and small electric motors, DOE said. Comments on the proposal are due July 25.