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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103631
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of the Federal Register issued a correction to a previous mistake made in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Parts 200 to 499, revised as of January 1, 2024. The correction involves adjustments to Appendix C to subpart R of part 431, specifically changing the text from “Table 1” to “Table C.4” in section 3.2.7.1. It also includes adding back the heading and initial text for section 3.2.5 in Appendix C1, detailing test conditions for refrigeration systems in walk-in coolers and freezers. This correction helps ensure clarity and accuracy in the regulations concerning commercial cooling equipment.

    Simple Explanation

    The government fixed a mistake in a rulebook about how to test big fridges and freezers used in stores and factories. They changed a table name and added back some instructions to help people understand how to do the tests right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106458
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will improve energy efficiency in residential buildings compared to the 2021 edition. This results in national savings of around 7.80% in site energy, 6.80% in source energy, and 6.60% in energy costs. Under federal law, each state must review and potentially update their building codes to meet or surpass the new 2024 IECC standards by December 30, 2026. The DOE provides guidance and technical assistance to support states in this process.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided that new rules for building houses in 2024 will help people use less energy and save money compared to the old rules from 2021. Each state needs to look at these new rules and see if they should change their own rules to be just as good or better by the end of 2026.