Utility Dive•3 months ago
DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters and furnaces can stand, court says
- •A court has upheld DOE rules banning the sale of non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces, confirming a federal mandate for higher efficiency gas heating appliances.
- •This decision will push the market towards condensing technology, impacting developers and large power consumers who will face higher upfront equipment costs but benefit from lower operational energy consumption and associated utility bills.
- •The ruling signals a continued regulatory trend towards energy efficiency in buildings, influencing future building design, HVAC system choices, and potentially accelerating electrification strategies for heating in new constructions and major retrofits.
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