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IV. Figure 5: Decrease in Compressor Watts
(3 Ton AC) With 3 Additional 24-Hour
Break-In Periods, Relative to 20-Hour BreakIn Baseline
See the following Web site for figure 5:
https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE2017-BT-WAV-0037.
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Figure 6: Decrease in Compressor Watts (5
Ton AC) With 3 Additional 24-Hour BreakIn Periods, Relative to 20-Hour Break-In
Baseline
See the following Web site for figure 6:
https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=EERE2017-BT-WAV-0037.
These test results show that a VSS system
is not fully broken in at 20 hours, and that
rating such a system with only 20-hour
break-in period can understate a system’s
SEER rating performance by 1 to 2 SEER (or
approximately 5% to 10%). Because the 20
Hour Break-In Limit does not allow sufficient
time for full break-in of VSS systems, the
efficiency rating of a VSS system measured
under Appendix M falls below the actual
efficiency level at which the system will
operate for the great majority of its time in
service. JCI is thus unable to represent, on the
basis of Appendix M testing, the full
efficiency at which its VSS systems will
operate. To achieve a particular efficiency
rating under the Appendix M test method,
JCI is forced to overdesign its VSS systems
to meet an even higher target efficiency rating
after full break-in. In short, the 20 Hour
Break-In Limit in Appendix M results in the
underrating of JCI’s VCC systems, and thus
produces materially inaccurate data about the
efficiency of VSS systems for comparison
purposes, leaving homeowners without the
information needed to objectively evaluate
the benefits of such systems.
This underrating under Appendix M for
JCI’s VSS systems has significant
consequences in the marketplace. Because of
underrating due to the 20 Hour Break-In
Limit, the full efficiency advantage of JCI’s
VSS systems will not be apparent versus
lower-efficiency full stage compressor
products, for which the 20 Hour Break-In
Limit does not bias results. Consumers for
whom central air conditioner measured
efficiency is an important factor will be
misled about the merits of VSS systems on
the basis of measured efficiency under
Appendix M. Although the JCI models at
issue are very efficient, and perform well
above the applicable minimum efficiency
standards, accurate ratings for high efficiency
products such as these are important for
purposes of, for instance, determining
eligibility for Energy Star, utility rebates, tax
credits, and green building recognition.
I. Alternative Test Procedures
DOE’s Appendix M test procedure, as
currently promulgated but with the option of
an extended, 72-hour break-in period,
constitutes the appropriate alternate test
procedure that will evaluate the performance
of JCI’s VSS systems in a manner
representative of its energy characteristics.
Therefore, JCI proposes to test the basic
models for which it seeks waiver by applying
the entirety of Appendix M to 10 CFR part
430, subpart B, with a single modification to
Section 3.1.7, as shown below:
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3.1.7 Test Sequence
Manufacturers may optionally operate the
equipment under test for a ‘‘break-in’’ period,
not to exceed 2072 hours, prior to conducting
the test method specified in this section. A
manufacturer who elects to use this optional
compressor break-in period in its
certification testing should record this
information (including the duration) in the
test data underlying the certified ratings that
are required to be maintained under 10 CFR
429.71. When testing a ducted unit (except if
a heating- only heat pump), conduct the A or
A2 Test first to establish the cooling full-load air
volume rate. For ducted heat pumps where
the heating and cooling full-load air volume
rates are different, make the first heating
mode test one that requires the heating fullload air volume rate. For ducted heating-only
heat pumps, conduct the H1 or H12 Test first
to establish the heating full-load air volume
rate. When conducting a cyclic test, always
conduct it immediately after the steady-state
test that requires the same test conditions.
For variable-speed systems, the first test
using the cooling minimum air volume rate
should precede the EV Test, and the first test
using the heating minimum air volume rate
must precede the H2V Test. The test
laboratory makes all other decisions on the
test sequence.
Thus, the only change would be to modify
the maximum length of the optional break-in
period for JCI’s VSS systems. As required by
Appendix M, JCI would report the break-in
period used in its product compliance
certifications.
II. Similar Products
JCI is aware of the following manufacturers
of residential central air conditioners and
heat pumps that offer VSS systems using
scroll compressors with oil injection: Carrier
Corporation, Daikin Industries, Goodman
Manufacturing Co. LP, Lennox International
Inc., Nortek Global HVAC, Rheem Sales
Company, and Trane.
III. Petition for Interim Waiver
Pursuant to 10 CFR 430.27, JCI also
requests an interim waiver of the 20 Hour
Break-In Limit for the JCI VSS systems. DOE
will grant an interim waiver if it appears
likely that the petition for waiver will be
granted and/or if DOE determines that it
would be desirable for public policy reasons
to grant immediate relief pending a
determination on the petition for waiver.10
Interim relief is important to ensure that JCI
can make materially accurate representations
about the energy efficiency of its VSS
systems in its certifications to DOE and
marketing materials while DOE is
considering the merits of JCI’s petition for
waiver.
Likely Success of the Petition for Waiver.
For the reasons outlined above, JCI believes
that there are strong arguments for granting
the petition for waiver on the merits.
Specifically, JCI testing of its VSS systems
shows that a 72-hour break-in period
produces test results that are more
representative of the actual product
efficiencies at which the VSS systems will
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operate over the lifetime of the product than
those results obtained under the current 20
hour break-in period limit.
Competitive Disadvantage. If JCI must
continue to comply with the 20 Hour BreakIn Limit for its VSS systems, these systems
will be disadvantaged in the market relative
to other types central air conditioners and
heat pumps for which a break-in period of 20
hours or less products results representative
of actual operating efficiency. As shown
above, the impact of the 20 Hour Break-In
Limit on ratings is significant—it can reduce
ratings by 1 to 2 SEER. The effects of such
depressed ratings in the market can be
significant.
Public Policy Reasons to Grant Interim
Waiver. Without an interim waiver,
consumers will continue to be exposed to
materially inaccurate information about the
energy consumption characteristics of JCI’s
VSS systems. This inaccurate information
harms consumers (especially those seeking to
evaluate very high efficiency CAC/HP
products) and distorts markets. Further,
underrating high efficiency products is
inconsistent with the policy objectives of
EPCA.
For all of these reasons, the Department
should grant an interim waiver while it
considers the petition for waiver set out
above.
IV. Conclusion
For the reasons stated above, JCI
respectfully requests that DOE grant this
petition for waiver of the 20 Hour Break-In
Limit with respect to its VSS systems. JCI
further requests DOE to grant its request for
an interim waiver while its petition for
waiver is under consideration.
If you have any questions or would like to
discuss this request, please contact me at
(316) 832–6393, Chris Ware at (414) 524–
5443, or Doug Smith of Van Ness Feldman,
LLP at (202) 298–1902. We greatly appreciate
your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Steve Tice,
UPG Vice-President, Engineering Unitary
Products, Johnson Controls, Inc.
steven.a.tice@jci.com.
Cc: Johanna Jochum, Office of the General
Counsel
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Combined Notice of Filings
Take notice that the Commission has
received the following Natural Gas
Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP17–1029–001.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, L.P.
Description: Tariff Amendment:
09/12/17 Negotiated Rates—Hartree
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Partners, LP H–7090–89, Amendment to
be effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5100.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17–1039–000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, L.P.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
09/12/17 Negotiated Rates—Freepoint
Commodities LLC R–7250–20 to be
effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5090.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17–1040–000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, L.P.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
09/12/17 Negotiated Rates—ENI Trading
& Shipping Inc R–7825–04 to be
effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5124.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17–1041–000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas
Transmission System, L.P.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing:
09/12/17 Negotiated Rates—ENI Trading
& Shipping Inc R7825–05 to be effective
11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5125.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17–1042–000.
Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P.
Description: § 4(d) Rate Filing: Brion
Duvernay Name Change to be effective
10/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5141.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17–498–003.
Applicants: Cameron Interstate
Pipeline, LLC.
Description: Compliance filing
Cameron Interstate Pipeline Compliance
Filing to be effective 9/12/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912–5140.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
The filings are accessible in the
Commission’s eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the
docket number.
Any person desiring to intervene or
protest in any of the above proceedings
must file in accordance with Rules 211
and 214 of the Commission’s
Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
time on the specified comment date.
Protests may be considered, but
intervention is necessary to become a
party to the proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed
information relating to filing
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requirements, interventions, protests,
service, and qualifying facilities filings
can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/
docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For
other information, call (866) 208–3676
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.
Dated: September 13, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Docket No. ER17–2457–000]
Rock Creek Wind Project, LLC;
Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes
Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization
This is a supplemental notice in the
above-referenced proceeding of Rock
Creek Wind Project, LLC’s application
for market-based rate authority, with an
accompanying rate tariff, noting that
such application includes a request for
blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities
and assumptions of liability.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest should file with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426,
in accordance with Rules 211 and 214
of the Commission’s Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy
of that document on the Applicant.
Notice is hereby given that the
deadline for filing protests with regard
to the applicant’s request for blanket
authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of
future issuances of securities and
assumptions of liability, is October 4,
2017.
The Commission encourages
electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the
FERC Online links at https://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic
service, persons with Internet access
who will eFile a document and/or be
listed as a contact for an intervenor
must create and validate an
eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
Persons unable to file electronically
should submit an original and 5 copies
of the intervention or protest to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,
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20426.
The filings in the above-referenced
proceeding are accessible in the
Commission’s eLibrary system by
clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for
electronic review in the Commission’s
Public Reference Room in Washington,
DC. There is an eSubscription link on
the Web site that enables subscribers to
receive email notification when a
document is added to a subscribed
docket(s). For assistance with any FERC
Online service, please email
FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call
(866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202) 502–8659.
Dated: September 14, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Docket No. CP17–79–000]
Florida Gas Transmission Company,
L.L.C.; Notice of Availability of the
Environmental Assessment for the
Proposed Wekive Parkway Relocation
Project
The staff of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) has prepared an
environmental assessment (EA) for the
Wekiva Parkway Relocation Project,
proposed by Florida Gas Transmission
Company, L.L.C. (Florida Gas) in the
above-referenced docket. Florida Gas
requests authorization to abandon in
place and relocate portions of their
existing 12-inch Sanford Lateral and 26inch Sanford Lateral Loop pipeline in
Lake and Seminole Counties, FL, that
conflict with construction of the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Wekiva Parkway. The affected pipelines
are to be relocated to new adjacent rightof-way abutting the north side of
FDOT’s Wekiva Parkway right-of-way.
The EA assesses the potential
environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the
Wekiva Parkway Relocation Project in
accordance with the requirements of the
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). The FERC staff concludes that
approval of the proposed project, with
appropriate mitigating measures, would
not constitute a major federal action
significantly affecting the quality of the
human environment.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Combined Notice of Filings
Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Filings Instituting Proceedings
Docket Numbers: RP17-1029-001.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Description: Tariff Amendment: 09/12/17 Negotiated Rates--Hartree
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Partners, LP H-7090-89, Amendment to be effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5100.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17-1039-000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Description: Sec. 4(d) Rate Filing: 09/12/17 Negotiated Rates--
Freepoint Commodities LLC R-7250-20 to be effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5090.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17-1040-000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Description: Sec. 4(d) Rate Filing: 09/12/17 Negotiated Rates--ENI
Trading & Shipping Inc R-7825-04 to be effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5124.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17-1041-000.
Applicants: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P.
Description: Sec. 4(d) Rate Filing: 09/12/17 Negotiated Rates--ENI
Trading & Shipping Inc R7825-05 to be effective 11/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5125.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17-1042-000.
Applicants: Alliance Pipeline L.P.
Description: Sec. 4(d) Rate Filing: Brion Duvernay Name Change to
be effective 10/1/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5141.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
Docket Numbers: RP17-498-003.
Applicants: Cameron Interstate Pipeline, LLC.
Description: Compliance filing Cameron Interstate Pipeline
Compliance Filing to be effective 9/12/2017.
Filed Date: 9/12/17.
Accession Number: 20170912-5140.
Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/25/17.
The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208-3676
(toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502-8659.
Dated: September 13, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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