SECURING OUR FUTURE AS WELL AS OUR PARTNER’S FUTURE
We have been working behind the scenes for some time now to ensure our products are fully compliant with the new Department of Energy regulations. We are committed to helping make the transition as easy and painless as possible for our distributor and dealer/contractor partners. Here are a few things that we have been doing and will be offering to you.
- Updating all products to meet the 2023 requirements for air conditioners and heat pumps
- Updating our testing procedures to the new standards
- Video training for our partners on the DOE regulatory changes
- On-going training and support for our partners on the DOE regulatory changes.
Now is the Time to Prepare
Embracing the new guidelines now will have the least impact on your business. Now is the time to trian your eomployees on what they need to do. We are here to help you understand and navigate the 2023 eficiency changes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION: Why is the DOE changing efficiency ratings?
ANSWER: Every six years, the Department of Energy is required by law to review the energy use of specific home appliances and mechanical systems. Based on their review, the Department determines that an increase in energy efficiencies is cost-justified, and they set the requirements accordingly.
QUESTION: Are there different product sell dates that I need to know?
ANSWER: Yes. Refer to the chart below.
DOE Product Class | New Standards Effective By |
Residential North / National AC | Date of Mfg. – Sell-through allowed |
Residential Southeast AC | Date of installation |
Residential Southwest AC | Date of installation |
Residential National HP | Date of Mfg. – Sell-through allowed |
QUESTION: Why does my state have higher requirements?
ANSWER: Climate is a driving factor in the determination. In warmer climates, homeowners use more energy to cool their homes. Therefore, they represent the most significant opportunity for energy savings.
QUESTION: How do I know if I am located in a "regional standards state?"
ANSWER: Regional Standard states are located in the Southeast and Southwest Regions
Southeast Region | Southwest Region |
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories
|
Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico
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All other U.S. states not listed above will follow the National Standard.
QUESTION: What are the 2023 SEER, HSPF-rated AC, and HP values?
2023 Values Applicable to SEER, HSPF-Rated AC and HP |
Product |
National All US States not otherwise listed as “regional standards states” |
Southeast Regional Standards States Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. |
Southwest Regional Standards States Arizona, California, Nevada or New Mexico |
SEER | HSPF | SEER | SEER | SEER |
Split AC < 45K BTU | 14.0 | | 15.0 | 45.0 | 12.2/10.2* |
Split AC ≥ 45K BTU | 14.0 | | 14.5 | 14.5 | 11.7/10.2* |
Split HP | 15.0 | 8.8 | 15.0 | 15.0 | |
Split Air Conditioners - 2023 Regional Standards
For northern regions, any 13.0 SEER air conditioner built before January 1, 2023, can still be installed on or after January 1, 2023. In Southeast and Southwest regions, air conditioners that don’t meet the below requirements can not be installed on or after January 1, 2023, unless they meet the new 2023 minimum efficiencies listed in SEER.
System Type |
North Region |
Southeast Region |
Southwest Region |
Split System ACs AC < 45K BTU) |
2015 Minimum Rating 13.0 SEER |
New SEER |
New SEER2 |
2015 Minimum Rating 14.0 SEER |
New SEER |
New SEER2 |
2015 Minimum Rating 14.0 SEER & 12.2 EER/ 11.7 EER *** |
New SEER |
New SEER2 |
14.0 SEER |
13.4 SEER2 |
15.0 SEER |
14.3 SEER2 |
15.0 SEER and 12.2 EER* |
14.3 SEER2 and 11.7 EER2** |
Split System ACs (AC ≥ 45K BTU) |
14.0 SEER |
13.4 SEER2 |
14.5 SEER |
13.8 SEER2 |
14.5 SEER and 11.7 EER* |
13.8 SEER2 and 11.2 EER2** |
Split System Heat Pumps - 2023 National Standards
Regardless of region, heat pump minimum efficiency requirements will increase to 14.3 SEER2. Split system heat pumps must also met a minimum 7.5 HSPF2. Any 14.0 SEER heat pump built before January 1, 2023, can stil be installed on or after January 1, 2023.
System Type | National Efficiency Standard |
2015 SEER and HSPF Minimum Rating | New SEER2 and HSPF2 |
Split System HPs | 14.0 SEER and 8.2 HSPF | 14.3 SEER2 and 7.5 HSPF2 |
Packaged Units - 2023 National Standards
Single-phase packaged unit minimum efficiency requirements will be 13.4 SEER2 and 6.7 HSPF2.
System Type | National Efficiency Standard |
2015 SEER and HSPF Minimum Rating | New SEER2 and HSPF2 |
Packaged Units | 14.0 SEER and 8.0 HSPF | 13.4 SEER2 and 6.7 HSPF2 |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES