2020-2021 Purchasing Guide Volume 2

Condensing Units | HVAC

We Can Help You Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards We’re here to provide product and support to help you comply with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) higher efficiency standards for air conditioners, heat pumps, and packaged units. The DOE’s amendment to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 includes, but is not limited to, the following: Heat pumps and packaged units manufactured on or after January 1, 2015, are required to be 14 SEER - All Regions • Split air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2015: • North Region - 13 SEER • Southeast Region - 14 SEER • Southwest Region - 14 SEER/12.2/11.7 EER (Depending on BTU) • It's illegal to install 13 SEER condensing units in the Southwest or Southeast regions after June 30, 2016.

Federal minimum energy efficiency standards across the U.S. are as follows:

Southeast Region †

Southwest Region ‡

System Type

North Region*

Split A/C

13 SEER

14 SEER

14 SEER/12.2 EER < 45,000 Btu/Hr 14 SEER/11.7 EER ≥ 45,000 Btu/Hr

Split HP

14 SEER / 8.2 HSPF 14 SEER / 8.0 HSPF 14 SEER / 81% AFUE

14 SEER / 8.2 HSPF 14 SEER / 8.0 HSPF 14 SEER / 81% AFUE

14 SEER / 8.2 HSPF

Packaged Units

14 SEER / 11.0 EER / 8.0 HSPF

Gas-Pack 14 SEER / 81% AFUE SEER = seasonal energy efficiency rating; EER = energy efficiency rating; HSPF = heating seasonal performance factor; A E = annual fuel utilization efficienc

Please Be Advised Before Purchasing • Requirements for air conditioners and heat pumps, including packaged units, have been in effect since January 1, 2015.

Regional Efficiency Standards

HowWe Can Help You • See page 446 in for how to obtain an AHRI number for your system • If you have questions, call Product Support at 1.800.431.3302 • To findmore up-to-date legislation information, visit hdsupplysolutions.com/HVAC

NORTH

All Regions 14 SEER • Heat Pumps • Packaged Units

NORTH REGION Split Air Conditioner: 13 SEER

SOUTHWEST REGION Split Air Conditioner: 14 SEER/12.2 EER or 14 SEER/11.7 EER

SOUTHEAST REGION Split Air Conditioner: 14 SEER

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHEAST

Hawaii

Puerto Ric

Puerto Ric

NOTICE: This information is a summary interpretation of the DOE's direct final rule to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 and was prepared as general reference material ONLY. This summary is NOT authoritative as laws can be amended over time. For specific compliance requirements and updates, please refer to the actual code language or consult legal counsel. *North Region is defined as Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. † Southeast Region is defined as Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. ‡ Southwest Region is defined as Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico.

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