Distribution transformers; Environmental protection (ICS code(s): 13.020); Transformers. Reactors (ICS code(s): 29.180)

Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended (EPCA), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including distribution transformers. EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to periodically review its existing standards to determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. In this final rule, DOE is adopting amended energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. It has determined that the amended energy conservation standards for these products would result in significant conservation of energy, and are technologically feasible and economically justified.

The effective date of this rule is 8 July 2024. Compliance with the amended standards established for distribution transformers in this final rule is required on and after 23 April 2029.