CEE-AHRI HVAC DIRECTORY
On July 6, 2004, CEE launched its directory of energy-efficient residential and small commercial HVAC equipment. The directory, which catalogues thousands of HVAC systems that qualify for CEE's residential and commercial HVAC initiatives, can be accessed at www.ceedirectory.org

CEE's initiatives include a requirement for EER. Data can be sorted by a number of descriptors including CEE tier level, manufacturer, model number, capacity, performance level, SEER, etc.

TAX CREDIT INFORMATION
Please click here for information on the federal tax credit for high efficiency Central Air Conditioners and Air Source Heat pumps.

INITIATIVE INFORMATION
CEE's Residential Central Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Initiative promotes high-efficiency specifications and proper installation for central air conditioning and heat pumps.

There are three tiers of efficiency levels for the initiative.

Proper sizing and installation can have a significant impact on HVAC equipment efficiency; properly sized and installed equipment can reduce energy usage by as much as 35 percent. In fact, the potential energy loss due to improper sizing and poor installation can be even greater than the savings achieved by replacing inefficient equipment with a high-efficiency system. To address this opportunity, CEE has adopted a specification of energy-efficient installation practices for residential and light commercial HVAC systems. This specification was recognized by ANSI in March 2007 and adopted by CEE in May 2007.

Consumer information on Residential HVAC can be found on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Information on the site includes a calculator to estimate savings from installing efficient equipment. General consumer information on HVAC can also be found on the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network.

CONTACT
For further information about CEE's Residential Central Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Initiative, contact John Taylor.