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New HVAC Regulations
Are Here*

Learn More And Prepare Now

What is happening?

On January 1, 2023, new regulations take effect that have nationwide impact.*

What is the effect on you?

New units are larger and more expensive than what's currently available.

What can you do to prepare?

Learn how the new HVAC regulations impact your properties and plan any needed upgrades now. Contact your Sales Representative to get started.

Regional Standards

Previous Condensing Unit Regions

Regional Efficiency Standards
ZONES	Split-System Central Air-Conditioning Units	Heat Pumps	Single-Package Air Conditioners
NORTH¹	13 SEER	14 SEER 8.2 HSPF	14 SEER
SOUTH²	14 SEER	14 SEER 8.2 HSPF	14 SEER
SOUTHWEST³	14 SEER 12.2/11.7 EER 45K	14 SEER 8.2 HSPF	14 SEER 11 EER

Learn More About Your Region:

NORTH
In the North, pre-2023 regulations stated that units must be 13 SEER.

SOUTH
In the South, pre-2023 regulations stated that units must be 14 SEER.

SOUTHWEST
In the Southwest, pre-2023 regulations stated that units must be high-efficiency 14 SEER.

Jan. 1, 2023, Condensing Unit Regions

Regional Efficiency Standards*
ZONES	Split-System Central Air-Conditioning Units	Heat Pumps	Single-Package Air Conditioners
NORTH^†	14 SEER 13.4 SEER 2	15 SEER	14 SEER 13.4 SEER 2
SOUTH^‡	15 SEER 14.3 SEER 2	15 SEER	15 SEER 14.3 SEER 2

Learn More About Your Region:

NORTH
Starting 01/01/2023, the new regulations require units to be 14 SEER in the North. However, old 13 SEER units can still be installed after 01/01/2023 - as long as they were manufactured before 12/31/2022.

SOUTH
Starting 01/01/2023, the new regulations require units to be 15 SEER in the South. The South cannot install 14 SEER equipment after 01/01/2023.

¹Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, South Dakota
²Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
³Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

^†Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, South Dakota
^‡Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico

Notice: This information is only a summary of the DOE's direct final rule to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975. It is for general reference only. For specific compliance requirements and updates, please refer to the actual code language from the Department of Energy or consult legal counsel.