AHRI Files Petition for Reconsideration and Court Review of Department of Energy Walk-in Coolers and Freezers Energy Efficiency Rule Arlington, VA – The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) final rule issued on Read more
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Washington, D.C. — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) and Mechanical Hub joined a large coalition of plumbing and mechanical industry organizations in supporting H.R. 4801, a bill that would call for the Department of Energy to report on the impact and savings potential of improved thermal insulation systems in federal buildings Read more
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an Order April 24 granting the unanimous motion of the parties to settle the APGA vs. DOE litigation. The Order vacates the energy conservation standards for non-weatherized gas furnaces set forth in the Direct Final Rule and remands them for notice and comment rulemaking. In addition, under the Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Administration’s goal of doubling renewable energy generation for a second time by 2020, the Energy Department today announced $15 million to help communities develop multi-year solar plans to install affordable solar electricity for homes and businesses. The United States continues to be a global leader in solar, with Read more
Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are honoring 127 organizations for their commitment to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Recipients of the 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Des Moines Public School District; KB Home; Meritage Homes Corporation; PepsiCo., Inc.; Sears Read more