The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has received the first official submission by a manufacturer to a voluntary challenge for a new generation of high-efficiency cost-effective air conditioners for commercial buildings.The Department will begin testing the new Daikin McQuay's "Rebel" unit from McQuay International to determine whether it meets the high energy-efficiency performance levels outlined by the challenge. The challenge aims to reduce energy use by as much as 50% to 60% over current equipment and is part of DOE's broad efforts to partner with industry in support of innovative building technologies that will reduce our energy use, save money, and increase American competitiveness.
"Investing in energy efficient products for commercial buildings and factories is one of the most cost-effective ways for businesses to save money and compete in the global marketplace," said U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "The Department is proud to have helped bring together buyers and manufacturers to identify these energy saving targets and to make clear the demand for very high performance units. I'm excited to see manufacturers raising the performance bar to meet the genuine demand for energy-saving commercial air conditioners."
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