Higher Standard for Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Expected to Save Billions

摘要

A negotiated efficiency standard for central air conditioners and heat pumps could lead to $2.5 billion to $12.2 billion in energy savings for consumers over a 30-year period, according to the Energy Department. The efficiency standard, published by the department as a direct final rule Dec. 5, is based on an agreement reached in January by a federal advisory committee working group consisting of manufacturers, contractors, distributors, state governments, utilities and energy efficiency advocates.