When new laws are implemented there seems to be self-interpretations of the laws that people see dollar signs associated with. If there is a way to scare people in believing that you have to do something now or suffer the consequences later, the scammers can and usually do figure it out. Just yesterday, we received […]
The federal government says it is time to mandate the new efficiency ratings of furnaces in the northern regions of the United States. Every so often this occurrence takes place with furnaces as well as central air conditioning energy efficiency ratings. This is no different than the automotive fuel economy minimum standards. According to the […]
What does AFUE stand for? AFUE is an abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. It is important, because the FTC requires that all new furnaces and boilers display the AFUE ratings. It allows consumers to compare the energy efficiency of different furnaces and boilers. Many consumers have confusion over what Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency actually […]
The Department Of Energy has passed a new law concerning the efficiency ratings of new furnaces. New federal efficiency guidelines for new furnaces are starting as of May 1st, 2013. Since there is such a large carbon footprint that is being left on this earth, the federal government is pushing for more stringent guidelines for […]
To: Condo Associations, Property Owner and/or Managers The federal Department of Energy will prohibit manufacturers from making gas furnaces less than 90 percent efficient after May 1, 2013. New furnace minimum efficiency laws that will affect all mid rise condo’s and apartment buildings concerning their gas furnaces. Read page 18,19 and 20: https://www.appliance-standards.org/sites/default/files/Furnace_AC_HP_Agreement_Text.pdf 90% furnaces […]