What You Need to Know 2023 REGULATIONS
These new regulations are an effort to reduce energy consumption. HVAC manufacturers will be required to produce central air-conditioning and air-source heat pump systems that meet new minimum 2023 energy efficiency standards. The minimum efficiency requirements are changing, but testing regulations that determine efficiencies have also been amended.
As a manufacturer, we are investing in engineering, materials and testing to continue to produce compliant products, and have begun a multi-step process to ensure compliance with new 2023 regulations. It is also important that we inform, educate and equip you, our valued customer, with the tools to be successful with this transition to new efficiency standards and equipment requirements.
Our customers are always top of mind, and we will continue to support you by producing energy-efficient products that meet the DOE requirements.
This document summarizes certain Department of Energy [DOE] regulations applicable to HVAC products as of the date of publication and is not intended to provide legal advice on how to comply with the DOE’s regulations. You should consult with legal counsel to determine the application of the DOE’s regulations to your particular situation and any changes since the publication of this document.
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Resources
- Brochure
- Fraser-Johnston®
- 2023 Department of Energy Regulatory Requirements
What’s Changing in 2023
On January 1, 2023, the Department of Energy [DOE] will enact new minimum efficiency requirements for residential and commercial HVAC equipment.*
As a leader in HVAC, we know how valuable it is to make this transition as smooth as possible. We're already making changes to Fraser-Johnston® products to meet the new requirements so you can continue to sell world-class products. Our guidebook provides everything you need to know, including a map that outlines regional minimum efficiency standards.
*2023 minimum efficiency requirements apply ONLY to single-phase residential HVAC units; three-phase units are expected to be addressed in 2025.
Updates At-A-Glance
- New nomenclature
- Minimum efficiency reduction
- Retesting
- Test procedure changes
- Airflow set point on indoor blowers, including fan coils and furnaces
2023 DOE Regulations Video Overview
Chris Forth, Vice President, Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls, reviews new nomenclature and new testing procedures. He goes on to share how individual regions are affected and answers commonly asked questions about the new minimum efficiency requirements.
The purpose of the new 2023 regulations is to continue efforts to reduce energy consumption in the United States. In order to make this transition as smooth as possible, it’s important to understand these changing requirements. In this guidebook, you’ll find:
- An overview of the regulatory changes
- New testing and measurement changes
- Current and future efficiency standards
- DOE enforcement and how to avoid noncompliance
- Johnson Controls preparation plans
- FAQs
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2023 DOE Regulations Residential Summary Sheet
We’ve created this sheet as a resource to use as a quick reference when keeping these upcoming regulatory changes in mind. In this summary sheet, you’ll learn about:
- New energy efficiency requirements for all residential and light commercial air conditioners and heat pumps
- New testing and measurement procedures
- How Johnson Controls is preparing for the new requirements
- How you can prepare for the change
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2023 DOE Regulations Commercial Summary Sheet
We’ve created this sheet as a resource to use as a quick reference when keeping these upcoming regulatory changes in mind. In this summary sheet, you’ll learn about:
- New energy efficiency requirements for all commercial air conditioners and heat pumps
- New testing and measurement procedures
- How Johnson Controls is preparing for the new requirements
- How you can prepare for the change
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Additional Resources
For more information regarding these upcoming changes, please visit the following government regulatory and other HVAC-affiliated websites.