Residential Furnaces and Boilers

Framework Meeting

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• Framework Document (PDF 120 KB)
• Federal Register Notice (PDF 35 KB)

Purpose

The purpose of this public workshop was to hear the views of interested persons on the issues and process involved in a rulemaking to consider updated energy efficiency standards for residential furnaces and boilers. The Department considered the views presented and comments submitted in formulating its approach in the rulemaking.

1. OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTIONS
2. AGENDA REVIEW
3. RESIDENTIAL FURNACES AND BOILERS - TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
   1. Introduction
   2. Market and Technology Assessment
      1. Overview
      2. Product Classes
      3. Characterization of Baseline Residential Furnaces and Boilers
      4. Design Options
   3. Engineering Analysis
      1. Overview
      2. Tear Down Analysis
      3. Manufacturer Costs, Markup and Prices
      4. Electricity Consumption of Residential Furnaces and Boilers
   4. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
   5. Consumer Subgroup Analysis
   6. National Energy Saving and Net Present Value Analysis
   7. Manufacturer Impact Analysis
   8. Net National Employment Impact
   9. Utility Impact Analysis
   10. Environmental Analysis
4. ADJOURNMENT

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