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The Truth about DOE changes

Daniela Escudero : Updated on October 6, 2021

Maintenance News

Effective July 19, 2021, the DOE aims to reduce energy usage with new pool pump regulatory standards.

The Department of Energy has passed a new set of minimum performance standards for home and business in the United States. This new law is likely to eliminate special-rate and max-rate/full-rate motor horsepower ratings.

This information can sound overwhelming at first, but we've pulled a simplified list from our distributor's resource center to help make these updates less overwhelming.

Here's what you need to know:

MAJOR BENEFITS FOR CUSTOMERS!
- New labeling requirements make it easy for consumers to compare the efficiency of pumps
- Higher efficiency standards help consumers save energy and money $$$
DEALER INVENTORY NOT AFFECTED
- Dealers can sell and install any pump models until inventory runs out
- After July 19, 2021, manufacturers are responsible for producing pumps that comply with new regulations
A NEW WAY TO MEASURE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Weighted energy factor (WEF) is the new standard for evaluating pump efficiency
- The higher the WEF rating, the more efficient the pump

Photo & information courtesy of Hayward Pool Products. For a more detailed list along with official resources, visit their DOE Resource Center.

A comprehensive rundown of the 2021 Department of Energy (DOE) Regulatory Changes is also available at 2021 Department of Energy (DOE) Regulatory Changes.