New Efficiency Standards in Mass - HELP!!

Brad White_9

I have a call in to your office. If this is a revision to 780 CMR Chapter 13, I am not aware of a specific update. The code as written is in force and effect as of July 2001. An educational copy is attached. You probably have it already but perhaps I am missing something.

Best,
Brad

joel_19

New Efficiency Standards in Mass - HELP!

In Massachusetts there is apparently a new law going into effect now or soon regarding minimum energy efficiency standards for boilers and furnaces. Does anyone know exactly when this standard goes into effect? I need this information ASAP because I am quoting new systems. I am looking at the Chapter 129 Acts of 2005 at the mass.gov site - but I can't seem to tell when this actually goes into effect. Thanks,


Joel Boucher
Boucher Energy Systems, Inc.
www.boucherenergy.com
(508) 473-6648 (ph)
(508) 634-3509 (fax)

Erika Boucher

Mass energy codes / laws

Specifically what I was looking at is this?

www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw05/s1050139.htm

Chapter 139 of the Acts of 2005

Brad White_9

Not sure what the question is, Joel

It seems you found what you are looking for. It does mention June 1, 2008 as an effective date if I read it correctly. Enough time for manufacturers to deplete inventory.

"On or after January 1, 2008, no new medium voltage dry-type distribution transformer, single-voltage external AC to DC power supply or state-regulated incandescent reflector lamp may be sold or offered for sale in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in the regulations adopted pursuant to this section. On or after January 1, 2009, no new metal halide lamp fixture may be sold or offered for sale in the commonwealth unless the efficiency of the product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards set forth in the regulations adopted pursuant to this section. In accordance with section 9, the commissioner, in consultation with the attorney general, shall determine if implementation of state standards for residential furnaces or boilers requires a waiver from federal preemption, and shall apply for such waivers if necessary. If the commissioner determines that a waiver from federal preemption is necessary for residential furnaces or boiler standards established by this section, the state standard shall go into effect at the earliest date permitted by federal law. If the commissioner determines that a waiver from federal preemption is not needed for residential furnaces or boilers, then such state standards shall go into effect on June 1, 2008."

But the web page is below in total as an attachment.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw05/sl050139.htm