Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pump Motors

On October 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NOPR”) to establish a test procedure and an accompanying labeling requirement for dedicated purpose pool pump (“DPPP”) motors. This final rule establishes a test procedure for DPPP motors. Specifically, the final rule incorporates by reference an industry standard pertaining to DPPP definitions; and requires the use of an industry testing standard for testing the energy efficiency of DPPP motors. This final rule does not establish a labeling requirement and DOE intends to address any such labeling and/ or energy conservation standards requirement in a separate notification.