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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program;
Standard for Premium Energy Efficient
Electric Motors for Federal Acquisition
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of final determination.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
(EPAct 2005) requires that in the case of
electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower,
Federal agencies shall select and
purchase only premium efficient motors
that meet a specification designated by
the Secretary of Energy (Secretary). DOE
today designates the specifications
developed by the Federal Energy
Management Program (FEMP) under
Executive Order 13123 as the
specification for premium efficient
motors for purposes of Federal
purchasing. The specifications in
today’s final standard are identical to
those in a temporary standard published
for public comment on February 14,
2006. This final standard is consistent
with standards recommended by the
National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA), the Consortium for
Energy Efficiency (CEE) and other
energy efficiency groups.
DATES: The effective date of this notice
is August 18, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shelley Launey, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Federal Energy
Management Program (FEMP), EE–2L,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0121, (202) 586–
1573, e-mail: Shelley
Launey@ee.doe.gov, or Chris Calamita,
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
General Counsel, GC–72, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585–0103, (202) 586–
9507, e-mail: Christopher.Calamita@
hq.doe.gov.
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I. Background
Generally, section 104 of EPAct 2005
(Pub. L. 109–58; August 8, 2005)
amends Part 3 of Title V of the National
Energy Conservation Policy Act
(NECPA) (codified at 42 U.S.C. 8251 et
seq.) to require that Federal agencies
procure only ENERGY STAR qualified
products or FEMP-designated products.
Section 104 also sets forth procurement
requirements for specific products,
including electric motors of 1 to 500
horsepower. Prior to enactment of
EPAct 2005, similar provisions for
energy-efficient Federal purchasing
were established under Executive Order
13123, 64 FR 30849, 30851 (June 8,
1999). With respect to motors, in
response to Executive Order 13123,
FEMP worked with NEMA and CEE to
establish efficiency criteria for lowvoltage electric motors as a voluntary
standard for Federal procurements.
Part of Title V of NECPA, as amended
by section 104 of EPAct 2005 (42 U.S.C.
8259(b)) requires that in the case of
electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower,
Federal agencies shall purchase only
premium efficient motors that meet a
specification 1 designated by the
Secretary no later than 120 days after
the date of enactment; EPAct 2005 was
enacted on August 8, 2005. DOE
published a temporary standard for
premium efficient motors for purposes
of Federal procurement for public
comment on February 14, 2006 (71 FR
7749). On February 28, 2006, the
Federal Register corrected two
erroneous values in Table 1 that it
unintentionally included in the
temporary standard notice (71 FR
10097).
After consultation with NEMA and
representatives of energy efficiency
organizations participating in the CEE
Motors Committee, and after careful
evaluation of the public comments, DOE
today designates as a standard for
premium energy efficient motors rated
from 1 to 500 HP for purposes of Federal
procurement, the efficiency levels as set
forth in Tables 1 and 2 included in this
notice.
II. Response to Comments on
Temporary Standard
DOE received one written comment
from the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) in response to the February
notice. The DLA requested that the
motor specification apply only to
1 Although section 104 states that ‘‘agencies shall
select only premium efficient motors that meet a
standard designated by the Secretary,’’ we note that
section 104 establishes a procurement standard
based on efficiency specifications for electric
motors.
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commercially available motors for
general applications and not to those
required for special combat or defense
related applications. DOE notes that the
statutory definition of products subject
to today’s procurement requirement
specifically excludes energy consuming
products or systems designed or
procured for combat or combat-related
missions. Additionally, DOE is
clarifying in Section III of this notice
that the final standard is for general
purpose motors, as defined by 10 CFR
431.12. DLA also suggested that DOE
incorporate by reference Table 12–12 of
the NEMA Standard MG–1 because it
cites both nominal and minimum
efficiencies. Nominal efficiency is the
level to which motors are tested; it is the
efficiency level which manufacturers
include on the product nameplate. In
actual practice, efficiencies may vary
slightly from the nominal value, but
they must not fall below the minimum
level specified by the manufacturer.
For procurement purposes, the
nominal efficiency is appropriate
because this is the certified value of the
motor. Also, the nominal efficiency is
the specification that appears on a
motor nameplate and as such, is the
specification most readily available to a
purchaser. Because DLA did not provide
any compelling need for minimum
efficiencies, and because a single
nominal efficiency level will make it
easier for agencies to readily identify
which motors can be purchased under
today’s procurement standard, DOE is
using nominal efficiency values
identical to those in the current
specification for premium electric
motors contained in Table 12–12 of
NEMA standard MG–1 for the final
standard contained here, but is not
incorporating Table 12–12.
III. Discussion of Final Standard
Today’s designation is for electric
motors of 1 to 500 horsepower as
specified in EPAct 2005, that are not
designed or procured for combat or
combat-related missions. Further, the
requirement established in today’s
document applies only to the
procurement of ‘‘general-purpose’’
motors as defined in 10 CFR 431.12.
Some applications require definitepurpose, special-purpose, special frame,
or special mounted polyphase induction
motors. However, such motors are not
general purpose motors as defined in 10
CFR 431.12. Special purpose motors are
therefore not subject to the procurement
requirement in this document. Even so,
special purpose motors meeting the
efficiency levels of this specification are
often available and are recommended.
DOE has worked in conjunction with
NEMA and CEE to ensure that
purchasers will not be confused by
multiple efficiency specifications. The
efficiency levels in Tables 1 and 2 are
identical to the NEMA Premium TM and
CEE Premium Efficiency Motors
efficiency criteria. Tables 1 and 2 can
also be found on the DOE FEMP
procurement Web site at
https://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/
procurement/eep_emotors.cfm, and the
NEMA Web site at https://
www.nema.org/gov/energy/efficiency/
premium/. Motor efficiency is identified
on the nameplate by ‘‘nominal’’
efficiency, which represents the average
efficiency of a large population of
motors of the same design. It is certified
in accordance with NEMA MG 1–1998,
‘‘Motors and Generators,’’ and IEEE 112
Test Method B.
By using common specifications for
premium energy efficient motors,
NEMA, CEE, and DOE have helped
focus market demand by Federal buyers
and utility company customers on a
single standard for energy efficiency,
thus providing a clear market signal in
support of energy efficiency to
manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, and
installers of electric motors.
FEMP will periodically review the
DOE’s motor efficiency standard and
revise it as necessary, in consultation
with industry and energy efficiency
organizations, to reflect technology
advances and/or changing market
conditions.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 8,
2006.
Alexander A. Karsner,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy.
TABLE 1.—NOMINAL EFFICIENCIES FOR INDUCTION MOTORS RATED 600 VOLTS OR LESS
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TABLE 2.—NOMINAL EFFICIENCIES FOR INDUCTION MOTORS RATED 5 KV OR LESS
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HP
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program; Standard for Premium Energy
Efficient Electric Motors for Federal Acquisition
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of final determination.
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SUMMARY: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) requires that in
the case of electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower, Federal agencies
shall select and purchase only premium efficient motors that meet a
specification designated by the Secretary of Energy (Secretary). DOE
today designates the specifications developed by the Federal Energy
Management Program (FEMP) under Executive Order 13123 as the
specification for premium efficient motors for purposes of Federal
purchasing. The specifications in today's final standard are identical
to those in a temporary standard published for public comment on
February 14, 2006. This final standard is consistent with standards
recommended by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association
(NEMA), the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) and other energy
efficiency groups.
DATES: The effective date of this notice is August 18, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shelley Launey, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Federal
Energy Management Program (FEMP), EE-2L, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-1573, e-mail: Shelley
Launey@ee.doe.gov, or Chris Calamita, U.S. Department of Energy, Office
of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0103, (202) 586-9507, e-mail: Christopher.Calamita@
hq.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Generally, section 104 of EPAct 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58; August 8,
2005) amends Part 3 of Title V of the National Energy Conservation
Policy Act (NECPA) (codified at 42 U.S.C. 8251 et seq.) to require that
Federal agencies procure only ENERGY STAR qualified products or FEMP-
designated products. Section 104 also sets forth procurement
requirements for specific products, including electric motors of 1 to
500 horsepower. Prior to enactment of EPAct 2005, similar provisions
for energy-efficient Federal purchasing were established under
Executive Order 13123, 64 FR 30849, 30851 (June 8, 1999). With respect
to motors, in response to Executive Order 13123, FEMP worked with NEMA
and CEE to establish efficiency criteria for low-voltage electric
motors as a voluntary standard for Federal procurements.
Part of Title V of NECPA, as amended by section 104 of EPAct 2005
(42 U.S.C. 8259(b)) requires that in the case of electric motors of 1
to 500 horsepower, Federal agencies shall purchase only premium
efficient motors that meet a specification \1\ designated by the
Secretary no later than 120 days after the date of enactment; EPAct
2005 was enacted on August 8, 2005. DOE published a temporary standard
for premium efficient motors for purposes of Federal procurement for
public comment on February 14, 2006 (71 FR 7749). On February 28, 2006,
the Federal Register corrected two erroneous values in Table 1 that it
unintentionally included in the temporary standard notice (71 FR
10097).
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\1\ Although section 104 states that ``agencies shall select
only premium efficient motors that meet a standard designated by the
Secretary,'' we note that section 104 establishes a procurement
standard based on efficiency specifications for electric motors.
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After consultation with NEMA and representatives of energy
efficiency organizations participating in the CEE Motors Committee, and
after careful evaluation of the public comments, DOE today designates
as a standard for premium energy efficient motors rated from 1 to 500
HP for purposes of Federal procurement, the efficiency levels as set
forth in Tables 1 and 2 included in this notice.
II. Response to Comments on Temporary Standard
DOE received one written comment from the Defense Logistics Agency
(DLA) in response to the February notice. The DLA requested that the
motor specification apply only to
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commercially available motors for general applications and not to those
required for special combat or defense related applications. DOE notes
that the statutory definition of products subject to today's
procurement requirement specifically excludes energy consuming products
or systems designed or procured for combat or combat-related missions.
Additionally, DOE is clarifying in Section III of this notice that the
final standard is for general purpose motors, as defined by 10 CFR
431.12. DLA also suggested that DOE incorporate by reference Table 12-
12 of the NEMA Standard MG-1 because it cites both nominal and minimum
efficiencies. Nominal efficiency is the level to which motors are
tested; it is the efficiency level which manufacturers include on the
product nameplate. In actual practice, efficiencies may vary slightly
from the nominal value, but they must not fall below the minimum level
specified by the manufacturer.
For procurement purposes, the nominal efficiency is appropriate
because this is the certified value of the motor. Also, the nominal
efficiency is the specification that appears on a motor nameplate and
as such, is the specification most readily available to a purchaser.
Because DLA did not provide any compelling need for minimum
efficiencies, and because a single nominal efficiency level will make
it easier for agencies to readily identify which motors can be
purchased under today's procurement standard, DOE is using nominal
efficiency values identical to those in the current specification for
premium electric motors contained in Table 12-12 of NEMA standard MG-1
for the final standard contained here, but is not incorporating Table
12-12.
III. Discussion of Final Standard
Today's designation is for electric motors of 1 to 500 horsepower
as specified in EPAct 2005, that are not designed or procured for
combat or combat-related missions. Further, the requirement established
in today's document applies only to the procurement of ``general-
purpose'' motors as defined in 10 CFR 431.12. Some applications require
definite-purpose, special-purpose, special frame, or special mounted
polyphase induction motors. However, such motors are not general
purpose motors as defined in 10 CFR 431.12. Special purpose motors are
therefore not subject to the procurement requirement in this document.
Even so, special purpose motors meeting the efficiency levels of this
specification are often available and are recommended.
DOE has worked in conjunction with NEMA and CEE to ensure that
purchasers will not be confused by multiple efficiency specifications.
The efficiency levels in Tables 1 and 2 are identical to the NEMA
Premium TM and CEE Premium Efficiency Motors efficiency
criteria. Tables 1 and 2 can also be found on the DOE FEMP procurement
Web site at https://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/eep_
emotors.cfm, and the NEMA Web site at https://www.nema.org/gov/energy/
efficiency/premium/. Motor efficiency is identified on the nameplate by
``nominal'' efficiency, which represents the average efficiency of a
large population of motors of the same design. It is certified in
accordance with NEMA MG 1-1998, ``Motors and Generators,'' and IEEE 112
Test Method B.
By using common specifications for premium energy efficient motors,
NEMA, CEE, and DOE have helped focus market demand by Federal buyers
and utility company customers on a single standard for energy
efficiency, thus providing a clear market signal in support of energy
efficiency to manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers, and installers of
electric motors.
FEMP will periodically review the DOE's motor efficiency standard
and revise it as necessary, in consultation with industry and energy
efficiency organizations, to reflect technology advances and/or
changing market conditions.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 8, 2006.
Alexander A. Karsner,
Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Table 1.--Nominal Efficiencies for Induction Motors Rated 600 Volts or Less
[Random wound]
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Open drip-proof Totally enclosed fan-cooled
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HP 6-pole 4-pole 2-pole 6-pole 4-pole 2-pole
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1............................................. 82.5 85.5 *77.0 82.5 85.5 77.0
1.5........................................... 86.5 86.5 84.0 87.5 86.5 84.0
2............................................. 87.5 86.5 85.5 88.5 86.5 85.5
3............................................. 88.5 89.5 85.5 89.5 89.5 86.5
5............................................. 89.5 89.5 86.5 89.5 89.5 88.5
7.5........................................... 90.2 91.0 88.5 91.0 91.7 89.5
10............................................ 91.7 91.7 89.5 91.0 91.7 90.2
15............................................ 91.7 93.0 90.2 91.7 92.4 91.0
20............................................ 92.4 93.0 91.0 91.7 93.0 91.0
25............................................ 93.0 93.6 91.7 93.0 93.6 91.7
30............................................ 93.6 94.1 91.7 93.0 93.6 91.7
40............................................ 94.1 94.1 92.4 94.1 94.1 92.4
50............................................ 94.1 94.5 93.0 94.1 94.5 93.0
60............................................ 94.5 95.0 93.6 94.5 95.0 93.6
75............................................ 94.5 95.0 93.6 94.5 95.4 93.6
100........................................... 95.0 95.4 93.6 95.0 95.4 94.1
125........................................... 95.0 95.4 94.1 95.0 95.4 95.0
150........................................... 95.4 95.8 94.1 95.8 95.8 95.0
200........................................... 95.4 95.8 95.0 95.8 96.2 95.4
250........................................... 95.4 95.8 95.0 95.8 96.2 95.8
300........................................... 95.4 95.8 95.4 95.8 96.2 95.8
350........................................... 95.4 95.8 95.4 95.8 96.2 95.8
400........................................... 95.8 95.8 95.8 95.8 96.2 95.8
450........................................... 96.2 96.2 95.8 95.8 96.2 95.8
500........................................... 96.2 96.2 95.8 95.8 96.2 95.8
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Table 2.--Nominal Efficiencies For Induction Motors Rated 5 kV or Less
[Form wound]
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Open drip-proof Totally enclosed fan-cooled
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HP 6-pole 4-pole 2-pole 6-pole 4-pole 2-pole
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250.......................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
300........................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
350........................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
400........................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
450........................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
500........................................... 95.0 95.0 94.5 95.0 95.0 95.0
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[FR Doc. E6-13691 Filed 8-17-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6450-01-P
