DOE REGIONAL STANDARDS

2023 Standards

The DOE is set to increase regional SEER/EER requirements for Air-conditioners and HSPF ratings for Heat Pumps starting on January 1, 2023. The table below shows the upcoming requirements:

Product class	North	Southeast	Southwest		Nationwide
Product class	SEER	SEER	SEER	EER	SEER	HSPF
Split-System Air Conditioners with a Certified Cooling Capacity <45,000 Btu/h	14	15	15	12.2/10.2*
Split-System Air Conditioners with a Certified Cooling Capacity ≥45,000 Btu/h	14	14.5	14.5	11.7/10.2*
Split-System Heat Pumps					15	8.8
Single-Package Air Conditioners				11.0	14
Single-Package Heat Pumps					14	8.0
Space-Constrained Air Conditioners					12
Space-Constrained Heat Pumps					12
Small-Duct High-Velocity Systems					12

*The 10.2 EER amended energy conservation standard applies to split-system air conditioners with a seasonal energy efficiency ratio greater than or equal to 16.

Effective August 15th, 2017 records must be maintained by installing contractors for the installation of Central Air-Conditioners (In the South and Southwest) and Single-Package Air-Conditioners (In the Southwest Region). The following information must be maintained for four years by contractors:

Split-system Central Air Conditioners

(Contractors must maintain the following for both the condensing unit and indoor unit, not including uncased coils sold as replacement parts)

Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Date unit was purchased
Contact information from whom the unit was purchased
Date the unit was sold
Contact information of the purchaser (name/ address/ phone number).
Installation Address

Single Package Air Conditioners

Manufacturer
Model Number
Serial Number
Date unit was purchased
Contact information from whom the unit was purchased
Date the unit was sold
Contact information of the purchaser (name/ address/ phone number).
Installation Address

DOE Regulation Signage

HARDI has created a storefront for members to order signage that can be placed within your storefronts to show all necessary measures are being taken to ensure compliance.

ORDER HERE

Additional Compliance Measures

HARDI advises members that a key compliance strategy will be the continued education of customers and employees. Some companies have taken the additional step of including compliance language on packing slips or invoices. Among the versions we have seen:

“By accepting this product, I agree that it will be installed in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements.”

“This product may be subject to Regional Efficiency Standards. Please refer to the Energy Guide label or http://www.energy.gov/gc/regional-standards-enforcement to ensure compliance.”

“By accepting this product, I agree that (Insert Company) has informed me of any restrictions regarding installation requirements of Regional Efficiency Standards and take sole responsibility for the future sale and/or installation of this unit.”