When following the new DOE guidelines, don’t forget these considerations.
08/23/2016
For motors used in the U.S., the selection of an energy-efficient instead of premium-efficient motor is no longer an option. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently made changes to the efficiency requirements for the majority of definite-purpose motors, including pump motors. These new requirements went into effect June 1, 2016.
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