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  • 2021-04062 — Energy Conservation Program: Notification of Petition for Waiver of CellarPro From the Department of Energy Walk-In Coolers and Walk-in Freezers Test Procedure and Notification of Grant of Interim Waiver
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11972
    Reading Time:about 36 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition for waiver and interim waiver from CellarPro, seeking an exemption from the standard test procedure for specified models of walk-in cooler refrigeration systems. CellarPro argues that the current procedure does not accurately represent the true energy consumption of their models, which are specifically designed for wine storage at higher temperatures than typical coolers. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, requiring CellarPro to use an alternate test procedure that accounts for these design differences, and is seeking public comments on this petition. This decision is based on DOE's acknowledgment that the standard test procedure does not fit the unique characteristics of these systems.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is letting a company called CellarPro test their special coolers in a different way because they work differently from normal ones, especially since they are made to keep wine at good temperatures. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this new testing method.

  • 2020-28497 — Energy Conservation Program: Notification of Petition for Waiver of Ningbo FOTILE Kitchen Ware Co. Ltd. From the Department of Energy Dishwashers Test Procedure and Notification of Grant of Interim Waiver
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8548
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a petition from Ningbo FOTILE Kitchen Ware Co. Ltd. requesting a waiver from the standard test procedure for its specific dishwasher models, SD2F-P1X and SD2F-P1XL. These models are unique because they are integrated into a sink and lack a main detergent compartment, making the standard tests unsuitable. The DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order, which temporarily allows these dishwashers to be tested using an alternate procedure proposed by FOTILE. DOE is seeking comments from the public until March 10, 2021, to inform their final decision on whether to approve the waiver permanently.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a company made a special kind of dishwasher that fits in a sink and doesn't have a regular spot for soap. They asked for permission to test it in a different way than usual because the normal testing doesn't work for their dishwasher. The government said they can try this different test for now and wants to know what people think about it.

  • 2020-29108 — Energy Conservation Program: Notification of Petition for Waiver of Hussmann Corporation From the Department of Energy Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers Test Procedure and Notice of Grant of Interim Waiver
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10046
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition from Hussmann Corporation requesting an exemption from their current testing procedures for certain CO2 direct expansion unit cooler models used in walk-in coolers and freezers. The existing test conditions are not suitable for these models because CO2 behaves differently from other refrigerants. DOE has issued an interim waiver allowing Hussmann to use an alternate test procedure while they gather public comments and make a final decision. This interim waiver will help ensure the accurate testing and representation of the energy efficiency of Hussmann's products.

    Simple Explanation

    Hussmann Corporation asked for special permission to use a new way to test how energy-efficient their coolers are because they work differently with CO2. The government let them try this new test for now while they decide if it should be allowed permanently.

  • 2020-29099 — Energy Conservation Program: Decision and Order Granting a Waiver to Senneca Holdings From the Department of Energy Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer Test Procedure
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 75
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) approved a waiver for Senneca Holdings allowing them to use a different test procedure for specific models of walk-in cooler and freezer doors to better measure energy use. This decision was made because the current DOE test procedure was found to inaccurately represent the actual energy consumption of Senneca's door models. The alternate test procedure requires using a higher power-off time percentage for door motors in these models. This waiver is effective from January 4, 2021, and will remain in place until any future changes to the DOE test procedures address the issues presented.

    Simple Explanation

    The government told a company called Senneca Holdings that they can use a special rule to check how much energy their big fridge doors use because the usual way wasn't working for them. This new rule will help them measure energy better until the government changes the usual way to do it.