Albuquerque energy code is challenged.(legislation update)
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, March, 2008 by Skaer, Mark
Albuquerque is not the easiest word to spell. Apparently, city officials in the largest city in the state of New Mexico are not easy to deal with, either.
More than a few industry associations are challenging the city's new Energy Conservation Code, scheduled to go into effect April 1. The code will mandate 15 SEER air conditioning and 90 percent AFUE equipment for all residential and commercial new construction, remodels, and replacements. Since these requirements exceed the federal minimum set by the Department of Energy (DOE), industry officials state the city must obtain a waiver of federal preemption from DOE before enforcing the energy codes.
"At the same time, the energy codes create a nearly unenforceable regulation that tips the playing...
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