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Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Commercial Warm Air Furnaces

By Energy Department · Oct 6, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The Department of Energy ("DOE" or "the Department") is withdrawing the test procedure for commercial warm air furnaces adopted under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, specifically appendix B, "Uniform Test Method for Measurement of the Energy Efficiency of Commercial Warm Air Furnaces (Thermal Efficiency Two)." Upon reconsideration, DOE has determined that appendix B would have an uncertain

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Policy AnnouncementThe language directly states an official action, indicating a formal announcement.

JustificationProvides a rationale for the withdrawal, using technical terms to explain the decision.

Reference to Existing RulesLinks the action to broader regulatory framework, reinforcing legitimacy.

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The announcement does not explain what specific evidence led DOE to conclude that the increase in representativeness is uncertain, nor does it detail the expected burden increase or how the decision aligns with stakeholder input or industry standards.

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The decision reflects DOE's interpretation of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and its proposed Process Rule, indicating a shift toward using industry test procedures for commercial warm air furnaces except in limited cases.

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