Table 44. Assumptions for Accelerated Minimum Efficiency Standards Affecting Buildings
| Technology | Current Standarda | Accelerated Standarda | Effective Date |
| Clothes Washers | 0.82 MEF | 1.40 MEF | 2006 |
| Electric Clothes Dryers | 3.01 EF | 3.21 EF | 2009 |
| Natural Gas Clothes Dryers | 2.67 EF | 2.84 EF | 2009 |
| Air-Source Heat Pump | 6.8 HSPF, 10.0 SEER | 8.0 HSPF, 13.0 SEER | 2005 |
| Central Air Conditioner | 10.0 SEER | 13.0 SEER | 2005 |
| Room Air Conditioner | 9.7 EER | 11.0 EER | 2009 |
| Electric Water Heater | 0.86 EF | 0.93 EF | 2003 |
| Gas Water Heater | 0.54 EF | 0.60 EF | 2003 |
| Refrigerator | 496 kWh | 397 kWh | 2009 |
| Dishwasher | 0.48 EF | 0.62 EF | 2009 |
| Natural Gas Ranges and Ovens | -- | No Pilot | 2009 |
| Commercial Packaged Air Conditionerb | 8.9 EER | 10.3 EER | 2008 |
| Fluorescent Ballastsc | Energy-efficient magnetic | Electronic | 2003 |
| aHeating
and cooling efficiency, respectively, are given for heating and
cooling combination units. Units for efficiency measures are
presented as given in the Department of the Treasury's explanation
of the CCTI proposals: MEF, Modified Energy Factor; HSPF, Heating
Seasonal Performance Factor; SEER, Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Rating; EER, Energy Efficiency Ratio; EF, Energy Factor; kWh,
kilowatthour. bEffective date changed from that given in source reference. Timetable adjusted from 2001 to 2008 for commercial packaged air conditioners, based on current priority and stage in the rulemaking process. cA small percentage of magnetic ballasts are retained after the electronic ballast standard takes effect, representing exceptions to the standard granted because electronic ballast frequencies interfere with the performance of other electronic equipment. Source: Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2000, DOE/EIA-0383(2000) (Washington, DC, December 1999). |
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