How to buy energy-efficient distribution transformer

摘要

Section 161 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) encourages energy- efficient federal procurement. Executive Order 12902 and FAR section 23.704 direct agencies to purchase products in the upper 25% of energy efficiency. Agencies that use these guidelines to buy efficient products can realize substantial operating cost savings and help prevent pollution. As the world's largest consumer, the federal government can help pull the entire US market towards greater energy efficiency, while saving taxpayer dollars. The efficiency levels in this Recommendation are the same as those in NEMA's TP-1 standard. Additionally, the EPA/DOE ENERGY STAR(reg-sign) program identifies efficient low-voltage distribution transformers with the ENERGY STAR(reg-sign) label. Complying models meet the same efficiency criteria specified in this Recommendation (and TP-1).