New Gas Furnace Efficiency Requirements Coming in 2013

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Department of Energy has set a new standard coming for heating and cooling equipment installation based on regions. If you live in Northern states (like Washington d Oregon), you will be required to install high efficiency furnaces after May 1, 2013.

On or after May 1, 2013, it may be illegal to install an 80% residential gas furnace or mobile home furnace in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The regulation on which the new DOE rule is based came from recommendations from industry and advocacy groups collaborating to create energy savings and improve the environment.  Some of the groups include the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) among others.      Fact Sheet  Federal Register

The details of any exemptions and enforcement of the new rules should be finalized by January 2013.
 

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