Energy Efficiency Program for Industrial Equipment: Petition of North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation Efficiency Verification Services for Classification as a Nationally Recognized Certification Program for Electric Motors and Small Electric Motors, 32437-32445 [2019-14462]
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Diane Auer Jones,
Principal Deputy Under Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019–14370 Filed 7–5–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[EERE–2019–BT–PET–0019]
Energy Efficiency Program for
Industrial Equipment: Petition of North
Carolina Advanced Energy
Corporation Efficiency Verification
Services for Classification as a
Nationally Recognized Certification
Program for Electric Motors and Small
Electric Motors
Office of Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of petition and request
for public comments.
AGENCY:
This notice announces receipt
of a petition from North Carolina
Advanced Energy Corporation
Efficiency Verification Services seeking
classification as a nationally recognized
certification program. The petition,
which appears at the end of this notice,
includes documentation to help
substantiate company’s position that its
certification program for electric motors
and small electric motors satisfies the
evaluation criteria for classification as a
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nationally recognized certification
program. This notice summarizes the
substantive aspects of these documents
and requests public comments on the
merits of the petition.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data,
and information with respect to the
Advanced Energy Petition until August
7, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number ‘‘EERE–
2019–BT–PET–0019,’’ by any of the
following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Email: AdvEnergyElecMotorsPet2019
PET0019@ee.doe.gov Include the docket
number and/or RIN in the subject line
of the message.
Postal Mail: Appliance and
Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, Mailstop EE–5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
please submit all items on a compact
disc (‘‘CD’’), in which case it is not
necessary to include printed copies.
No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be
accepted. For detailed instructions on
submitting written comments and
additional information on the
rulemaking process, see section V of this
document (Public Participation).
Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance
and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building
Technologies Office, 950 L’Enfant Plaza
SW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024.
Telephone: (202) 287–1445. If possible,
please submit all items on a CD, in
which case it is not necessary to include
printed copies.
Docket: For access to the docket to
review the background documents
relevant to this matter, you may visit the
U.S. Department of Energy, 950 L’Enfant
Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024; (202)
586–2945, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda
Edwards at the above telephone number
for additional information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program,
EE–5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0121.
Telephone: (202) 586–9870. Email:
Jeremy.Dommu@ee.doe.gov.
Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
GC–33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20585–0103.
Telephone: (202) 586–8145. Email:
Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov.
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For further information on how to
submit a comment, review other public
comments and the docket, or to request
a public meeting, contact the Appliance
and Equipment Standards Program staff
at (202) 287–1445 or by email:
ApplianceStandardsQuestions@
ee.doe.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
Part C of Title III of the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act contains energy
conservation requirements for, among
other things, electric motors and small
electric motors, including test
procedures, energy efficiency standards,
and compliance certification
requirements. 42 U.S.C. 6311–6316.1
Section 345(c) of EPCA directs the
Secretary of Energy to require
manufacturers of electric motors ‘‘to
certify through an independent testing
or certification program nationally
recognized in the United States, that
[each electric motor subject to EPCA
efficiency standards] meets the
applicable standard.’’ 42 U.S.C. 6316(c).
The United States Department of Energy
(‘‘DOE’’ or, in context, ‘‘the
Department’’) codified this requirement
at 10 CFR 431.17(a)(5). DOE also
established certain compliance testing
requirements for manufacturers of small
electric motors. 77 FR 26608 (May 4,
2012) Manufacturers of small electric
motors have the option of self-certifying
the efficiency of their small electric
motor using a certification program
nationally recognized in the U.S to
certify the efficiency of these motors.
(10 CFR 431.445) DOE developed a
regulatory process for the recognition,
and withdrawal of recognition, for
certification programs nationally
recognized in the U.S. The criteria and
procedures for national recognition of
an energy efficiency certification
program for electric motors are codified
at 10 CFR 431.20—10 CFR 431.21 for
electric motors and at 10 CFR 431.447—
10 CFR 431.448 for small electric
motors. Each step of the process and
evaluation criteria are discussed below.
For a certification program to be
classified by DOE as being nationally
recognized in the United States for the
testing and certification of electric
motors and small electric motors, the
organization operating the program
must submit a petition to the
Department requesting such
classification, in accordance with
aforementioned sections.
1 For editorial reasons, upon codification in the
U.S. Code, Part C was re-designated Part A–1.
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For the Department to grant such a
petition, the petitioner’s certification
program must:
(1) Have satisfactory standards and
procedures for conducting and
administering a certification system,
and for granting a certificate of
conformity;
(2) Be independent of electric motor
and small electric motor manufacturers
(as applicable), importers, distributors,
private labelers or vendors;
(3) Be qualified to operate a
certification system in a highly
competent manner; and
(4) Be expert in the following test
procedures and methodologies:
(a) For electric motors it must be
expert in the content and application of
the test procedures and methodologies
in IEEE Std 112–2004 Test Method B or
CSA C390–10. It must have satisfactory
criteria and procedures for the selection
and sampling of electric motors tested
for energy efficiency. (10 CFR
431.20(b)); and
(b) For small electric motors it must
be expert in the content and application
of the test procedures and
methodologies in IEEE Std 112–2004
Test Methods A and B, IEEE Std 114–
2010, CSA C390–10, and CSA C747, or
similar procedures and methodologies
for determining the energy efficiency of
small electric motors. It must have
satisfactory criteria and procedures for
the selection and sampling of electric
motors tested for energy efficiency. (10
CFR 431.447(b))
The petition requesting classification
as a nationally recognized certification
program must contain a narrative
statement explaining why the
organization meets the above criteria, be
accompanied by documentation that
supports the narrative statement, and be
signed by an authorized representative.
(10 CFR 431.20(c), and 10 CFR
431.447(c)).
II. Discussion
Pursuant to sections 431.20, 431.21,
431.447 and 431.448, on February 11,
2019, North Carolina Advanced Energy
Corporation Efficiency Verification
Services (‘‘Advanced Energy’’)
submitted to DOE a Petition for
Recognition related to the group’s motor
efficiency verification services. That
petition, titled, ‘‘Energy Efficiency
Evaluation of Electric Motors and Small
Electric Motors to US Department of
Energy Regulations as stipulated in 10
CFR part 431, subpart B and Subpart X’’
(‘‘Petition’’ or ‘‘Advanced Energy
Petition’’), was accompanied by a cover
letter from Advanced Energy to the
Department containing four separate
sections including individual narrative
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statements—(1) Standards and
Procedures, (2) Independent Status, (3)
Qualification of Advanced Energy to
Operate a Certification System, and (4)
Expertise in Electric Motor Test
Procedures. The petition included
supporting documentation on these
subjects. The Department is required to
publish in the Federal Register such
petitions for public notice and
solicitation of comments, data and
information as to whether the Petition
should be granted. 10 CFR 431.21(b) and
10 CFR 431.448(b). A copy of Advanced
Energy’s petition and accompanying
cover letter have been placed in the
docket.
The Department hereby solicits
comments, data and information on
whether it should grant the Advanced
Energy Petition. 10 CFR 431.21(b) and
10 CFR 431.448(b). Any person
submitting written comments to DOE
with respect to the Advanced Energy
Petition must also, at the same time,
send a copy of such comments to
Advanced Energy. As provided under
§§ 431.21(c) and 431.448(c), Advanced
Energy may submit to the Department a
written response to any such comments.
After receiving any such comments and
responses, the Department will issue an
interim and then a final determination
on the Advanced Energy Petition, in
accordance with § 431.21(d) and (e), and
§ 431.448(d) and (e) of 10 CFR part 431.
In particular, the Department is
interested in obtaining comments, data,
and information respecting the
following evaluation criteria:
(1) Whether Advanced Energy has
satisfactory standards and procedures
for conducting and administering a
certification system, including periodic
follow up activities to assure that basic
models of electric motors and small
electric motors continue to conform to
the efficiency levels for which they were
certified, and for granting a certificate of
conformity. DOE is also interested in
obtaining comments as to how
rigorously Advanced Energy operates its
certification system under the
guidelines contained in ISO/IEC Guide
65, General requirements for bodies
operating product certification systems.
(2) Whether Advanced Energy is
independent of electric motor and small
electric motor manufacturers, importers,
distributors, private labelers or vendors.
To meet this requirement, it cannot be
affiliated with, have financial ties with,
be controlled by, or be under common
control with any such entity.
(3) Whether Advanced Energy is
expert in the content and application of
the test procedures and methodologies
for both electric motors and small
electric motors. Specifically, for electric
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motors, that Advanced Energy is expert
in the content and application of the test
procedures and methodologies IEEE Std
112–2004 Test Method B or CSA C390–
10. (See 10 CFR 431.20(c)(4)). And, for
small electric motors, that Advanced
Energy is expert in the content and
application of the test procedures and
methodologies IEEE Std 112–2004, Test
Methods A and B, IEEE Std 114–2010,
CSA C390–10, and CSA C747 and with
similar procedures and methodologies.
(See 10 CFR 431.447(c)(4)).
(4) DOE is also interested in receiving
comments on whether Advanced
Energy’s criteria and procedures are
satisfactory for the selection and
sampling of electric motors and small
electric motors tested for energy
efficiency.
Signed in Washington, DC, on June 28,
2019.
Alexander N. Fitzsimmons,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy
Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
Petition for Recognition
Energy Efficiency Evaluation of Electric
Motors to United States Department of
Energy
Requirements as Documented in 10
CFR part 431—Subpart B and Subpart
X
State of NORTH CAROLINA
SS: County of WAKE
Before me, the undersigned notary public,
this day, personally, appeared Brian Coble to
me known, who being duly sworn according
to law, deposes the following:
/s/ Brian Coble Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 12 day of February 2019.
/s/ Terri Bowling, Notary Public
Petition for Recognition
Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency
Verification Services
Energy Efficiency Evaluation of Electric
Motors and Small Electric Motors to US
Department of Energy Regulations as
stipulated in 10 CFR 431—Subpart B
and Subpart X
State: llllllllllllllllll
County: lllllllllllllllll
Before me the undersigned notary public,
this day personally appeared lllllll
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lllwho being duly sworn according to
law, deposes the following:
manufacturers, motor distributors,
motor service centers, motor end users,
motor inventors and others. Advanced
On behalf of Advanced Energy
Energy has tested thousands of motors
llllllllll (Signature of Affiant)
for efficiency.
Brian Coble, Senior Vice President
Below is our summarized responses to
Advanced Energy
each of the four DOE evaluation criteria.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ll
Detailed response can be found in
ll day of llllll 20l
subsequent sections of the document.
My Commission Expires: lllllllll
(1) It must have satisfactory standards
and procedures for conducting and
Contents
administering a certification system,
1. Program Criteria Narrative
including periodic follow up activities to
2. Standards and procedures for conducting
and administering a certification system, assure that basic models of electric
motor continue to conform to the
and for granting a certificate of
efficiency levels for which they were
conformity (CONFIDENTIAL)
certified, and for granting a certificate of
2.1 Scope of Covered Products
2.2 Summary of Elements of the
conformity.
Certification Program
Advanced Energy’s test lab has been
2.3 Detailed Description of Key Elements
ISO 17025 certified since 1997. ISO
of Certification Program
17025 ensures our lab strictly follows
2.3.1 Application (APP)
standards and adheres to procedures to
2.3.2 Initial Product Evaluation (EVAL)
ensure quality. Our lab has been audited
2.3.3 Test Facility Evaluation (TFE)
annually by the National Institute of
2.3.4 Sample Selection (SAMP)
Standards and Technology since 1997.
2.3.5 Motor Build Inspection Analysis
In addition our lab is audited for motor
and Construction Evaluation (MBIA)
efficiency testing by Asociacion
2.3.6 Initial Certification Testing (ICT)
2.3.7 On-Going Production Testing (OGT) Nacional de Normalizacion y
2.3.8 Follow-Up Visits and Testing (FUV) Certification (ANCE). We have other
2.3.9 Non-Conformance (NCF)
programs and clients in our lab often
2.3.10 File Review (REVIEW)
requiring a review of our records. As a
2.3.11 Certification Decision (CERT)
result we are expert in how motor labs
3. Qualifications of Advanced Energy to
should be audited for motor efficiency
Certify Motors and its Expertise in Test
testing.
Procedures
Advanced Energy’s test lab recently
3.1 Introduction
added ISO 17065 for electric motor
3.2 Summary of Advanced Energy
Qualifications
efficiency certification by the American
3.3 Advanced Energy’s Experience with
National Standards Institute (ANSI). ISO
Certification Matters
17065 ensures Advanced Energy’s has
4. Independent Status of Advanced Energy
satisfactory standards and procedures
5. APPENDICES
for conducting and administering a
5.1 Accreditation Certificate from ANSI
5.2 Accreditation Certificate from NVLAP certification system. Our processes for
motor efficiency certification, including
5.3 Accreditation Certificate from NOM?
periodic follow up activities to assure
5.4 Form 103
basic models conform to prescribed
1. Program Criteria Narrative
efficiency levels, are clearly defined in
This document is a petition for the
our required ANSI scheme. As our ANSI
recognition, by US Department of
scheme represent our services for motor
Energy (DOE), of North Carolina
efficiency certification we provide the
Advanced Energy Corporation
full scheme in a section marked
(Advanced Energy) Efficiency
‘‘confidential’’. As a result of our ISO
Verification Services as a nationally
17065 certification we have established
recognized certification program for
and registered a mark with the US
certifying electric motors to the DOE
Patents and Trademark Office (mark is
standards currently in effect in the
noted on the cover page) and we are
United States.
capable of issuing a certificate of
North Carolina Advanced Energy
conformity for electric motor efficiency.
Corporation (Advanced Energy) has
Advanced Energy has well established
been operating as an independent
standards and procedures in place for
electric motor efficiency testing facility
administering Certification programs.
since 1989. In 1992 Advanced Energy
The company currently operates several
began working with the U.S.
Certification programs relating to
Department of Energy (DOE) and many
multiple products, such as residential
other public stakeholders in the Notice
affordable homes, HVAC Contractor
of Proposed Rule (NOPR) making
systems, Solar Installations and Electric
process for motor efficiency. Our test
Motor Repair. These are described
facility provides motor efficiency testing under item (3) below.
(2) It must be independent of electric
to various entities, including
motor manufacturers, importers,
subcontractors of DOE, motor
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distributors, private labelers or vendors.
It cannot be affiliated with, have
financial ties with, be controlled by, or
be under common control with any such
entity.
Advanced Energy is 501 (c) 3
corporation chartered in North Carolina
by the North Carolina Utilities
Commission in 1980, to fulfil the
mission for which it was established.
Our Board of Directors comprises public
members appointed by the sitting
Governor and our electric utility
members in North Carolina. Advanced
Energy is a nonprofit energy services
and engineering firm working with
electric utilities, government agencies,
public and private organizations to
provide research, testing, training,
consulting and program design services
in the residential, commercial and
industrial sectors markets. Our vision is
to ensure energy is clean, affordable,
reliable, efficient, and safe for all
people.
While Advanced Energy regularly
tests electric motors and small electric
motors for all of the client categories
noted at the beginning of this narrative,
Advanced Energy does not have any
affiliation, financial or otherwise with
any of its clients. Advanced Energy is
solely controlled by its Management and
Board of Directors.
(3) It must be qualified to operate a
certification system in a highly
competent manner.
Advanced Energy has offered
accreditation services to the motor
repair industry since 2000. Our Proven
Efficiency Verification program requires
site audits of the motor service center
and annual testing to prove motor repair
processes are not degrading efficiency.
We are also one of four Electrical
Apparatus Service Association auditors
for the EASA Accreditation program for
electric motor repair.
Advanced Energy has operated a
HVAC contractor Certification program
launched in 2012. Our certification
services for HVAC contractors was
developed in response to and as a
requirement of the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)’s Energy Star
New Homes Program—HQUITO. Our
program serves to not only help HVAC
contractors become Certified in the
ENERGY STAR program, but also
supports their growth and success with
technical assistance and best-in-class
training and resources.
SystemVisionTM is an Advanced
Energy Certification Program for
affordable homes whereby homes that
are built to Advanced Energy’s
specifications are guaranteed a specific
heating and cooling energy
consumption at a specified comfort
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level. SystemVisionTM Certified homes
that have their heating and cooling
expenditure above the pre-set threshold
are reimbursed by the program.
Advanced Energy provides the training
and technical support that helps
affordable housing market players in the
design, construction and certification of
energy-efficient affordable homes. The
SystemVisionTM homes are reputed to
contribute to improved health, safety,
durability, comfort and energy
efficiency in the state of North Carolina.
(4) It must be expert in the content
and application of the test procedures
and methodologies in IEEE Std. 112–
2004 Test Method B or CSA C390–10,
(incorporated by reference, see
§ 431.15). It must have satisfactory
criteria and procedures for the selection
and sampling of electric motors tested
for energy efficiency
Advanced Energy Motor Engineers
actively participate in motor and drive
test standard development with IEEE,
CSA, and IEC. We not only conduct
these tests daily, our staff contributes to
the development of these standards and
others recognized in 10 CFR 431.15
including IEEE 114, IEEE 112 Method A,
IEC 60034–2–1, IEC 61800–9–2 and
many others. Our many years of
experience operating our ISO 17025 test
lab, participating on standard setting
committees, and participation in DOE’s
NOPR process make us experts in the
content and application of all prescribed
test procedures and methodologies
incorporated in 10 CFR part 431.15.
Advanced Energy utilizes a simple
random number generator process for
test sample selection when advising
clients requiring random model
selection. In addition we test drives for
the Air Condition Heating and
Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) variable
frequency drive certification program,
partnering with Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), where samples are
selected at sites randomly and shipped
to our lab for testing.
Small electric motors manufactured and
distributed in commerce, as defined
by 42 U.S.C. 6291(16), must meet the
energy conservation standards
specified in the Code of Federal
Regulations at 10 CFR 431.446
through 431.448
Detailed provisions are available in
the following references:
Electric Motors: https://
www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
appliance_standards/standards.aspx?
productid=6&action=viewlive
Small Motors: https://
www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
appliance_standards/
standards.aspx?productid=7
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/
retrieveECFR?n=pt10.3.431
or stock are selected by AE’s
engineering staff for testing subsequent
to evaluation and certification (see
below).
2.2 Summary of Elements of the
Certification Program
The following is a brief overview of
the major elements of Advanced
Energy’s (AE) Motor Energy Efficiency
Certification Service used for qualifying
manufacturers’ motors. Detailed
descriptions of the items below are
provided in section 2.3.
Initial Certification Testing
The samples selected per DOE
sampling guidelines will be tested in an
approved facility according to DOE test
procedures and the results are evaluated
in order to determine compliance.
2. Standards and procedures for
conducting and administering a
certification system, and for granting a
certificate of conformity
(CONFIDENTIAL)
Test Facility Evaluation
A client utilizing AE’s certification
services for motor efficiency may or may
not utilize AEs lab for testing. For the
purposes of ensuring that test facilities
meet the highest standard required to
ensure confidence in test result, all test
facilities will be evaluated by Advanced
Energy for conformance to ISO/IEC
17025 Standard (see details in Section 3
(TFE)).
2.1 Scope of Covered Products
DOE’s Energy Efficiency Regulations
cover certain electric motors and small
motors.
Electric motors manufactured and
distributed in commerce, as defined
by 42 U.S.C. 6311(7), must meet the
energy conservation standards
specified in the Code of Federal
Regulations at 10 CFR 431.25 through
431.26
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Application
Customer requests motor energy
efficiency certification service through
an application. The application is
evaluated. A Motor Efficiency
Verification Services Agreement shall be
executed by both sides.
Initial Product Evaluation
At this stage the Applicant’s product
is evaluated. The AE staff requests
pertinent information to that will be
required in order to properly evaluate
the product for compliance. The AE
personnel will request all data that will
help to properly evaluate the product
including information about the
manufacturer’s production and test
facilities used to manufacture and
characterize the product.
Sample Selection
Manufacturer would provide to AE, a
list of all covered motors that it
manufacturers. Representative samples
from the manufacturer’s production line
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Motor Build and Construction
Evaluation
While sample testing provides a good
indication of performance of samples at
a point in time, Advanced Energy is
capable of comprehensively evaluating
the physical product to assess the
manufacturer’s design and construction
philosophy in general and to a lesser
extent, consistency between the
electromagnetic design and test results.
The manufacturer’s motor design and
construction will be evaluated to
identify the critical design decisions
and construction features that would
affect its energy efficiency performance.
On-Going Production Testing
After the initial certification, ongoing
production testing will be required for
continued compliance verification.
Manufacturers will test samples of their
products as part of their ongoing
production procedures to determine
continued compliance with the energy
efficiency requirements. The results of
the ongoing tests will be reviewed by
AE.
Follow-Up Visits and Testing
AE staff would reserve the right to
conduct follow up visits to
manufacturer’s facilities for random
inspections to check compliance of
production issues or test lab’s ability to
perform accurate testing of products.
Non-Conformance
For non-conforming test results found
during testing at the manufacturer’s own
or other qualified test facilities, or any
other forms of non-conformance
Advanced Energy will apply its
procedures to resolve the nonconformity of the applicant.
File Review
A Reviewer shall be appointed to
review the work of the Evaluator. This
is a critical step that precedes the
Certification decision. In line with the
ISO/IEC 17065 Guidelines, the
Evaluator shall not serve as the
Reviewer.
Certification Decision
Certification decision shall follow
Evaluation and Review. After
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determination that the motors meet the
applicable standards, through the key
activities of the preceding steps, the
applicant is formally notified that the
energy efficiency of their motors is duly
verified and in compliance and is issued
a Certificate of Conformity by AE.
Follow Up Service (FUS) Agreement
Advanced Energy and the
manufacturer or Applicant will enter
into a follow-up services agreement in
conformity to ISO/IEC 17065.
2.3 Detailed Description of Key
Elements of Certification Program
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2.3.1 Application (APP)
The customer applies for motor
energy efficiency verification and
certification service. The application is
made available to download online at
the Advanced Energy website. Upon
receipt of the application, AE will
assign a qualified staff member to be
responsible for handling the project. A
Motor Efficiency Verification Services
Agreement (also known as ‘‘Advanced
Energy Motor Efficiency Certification
Services—Terms of Service’’) shall be
sent to the customer and shall be
executed by both sides. A project
initiation checklist (Form 101) shall be
invoked after the execution of the
necessary agreements. The assigned staff
member will also serve as the Evaluator
and proceed with the initial product
evaluation steps and other subsequent
steps as laid out below. At the time of
appointment of an Evaluator, a File
Reviewer will be designated. The
Evaluator and File Reviewer shall NOT
be the same person.
2.3.2 Initial Product Evaluation
(EVAL)
As part of the Initial Product
Evaluation, the following information is
obtained by the Evaluator prior to and/
or during the initial visit (if required) to
the manufacturer’s or applicant’s
facilities for the purposes of the test
facility evaluation step (discussed
below):
(a) Description of the products being
submitted by basic specification such as
type, brand name, model designations
or model number, frame, poles or speed,
rated voltage, phase, efficiency and any
other pertinent information specific to
the products.
(b) Design data and Alternative
Efficiency Determination data and
description of AEDM methods.
(c) Test data and information on
energy consumption, and product test
methods applied, test conditions, test
reports, declaration and proof that the
tests for the products being submitted
were conducted in accordance with the
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applicable DOE test standards and
information on the test facilities used to
obtain the test data.
(d) Description of test facility, list of
major equipment and test facility layout
such as power supply, autotransformer,
loading device, ambient control; list of
instrumentation and calibration records
and practices, measurement accuracy of
instruments used in making
measurements; with particular emphasis
on torque, speed, electrical power,
temperature instrumentation, and
Accreditation if applicable.
(e) Information on the product design
and construction, including the critical
product features which would affect
product energy efficiency performance.
Information on quality control practices
and parameters which must be
controlled by the manufacturer in order
to maintain a consistent product
performance.
2.3.3
Test Facility Evaluation (TFE)
Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency
Certification Service may use AE’s lab,
manufacturers’ lab or other test facilities
approved by AE for conducting testing
(lab selection process is done using
Form 103 Flow Chart).
The use of a manufacturer’s test
facility or other facility to conduct
testing upon which Advanced Energy
Motor Efficiency Certification service
can be based, is contingent upon an
evaluation conducted by Advanced
Energy of the test facilities, equipment
and competence of personnel
conducting the testing and overall
competency and capability of the
facility to test motors to applicable DOE
test procedures while complying with
requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. The test
facility used for conducting the tests
shall be either ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
or shall be evaluated for conformance to
ISO/IEC 17025 standard by Advanced
Energy using NIST Handbook 150
checklist and NIST Handbook 150–10
Checklist. The Evaluator shall follow
Advanced Energy’s Form 103 flow chart
for determining the test facility where
testing can be conducted for
Certification purposes.
Advanced Energy’s evaluation of test
facility (or Facility Evaluation) may
include at least two of the following:
• Lab document and management
system review
• Site visit for lab audit and witness
testing
• Inter-lab test comparison
• Annual re-verification
The initial lab document review of
test facility may include but not limited
to, review of documents pertaining to
equipment (specifications), calibration
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records, test lab layout, wiring and
specifications, equipment accuracy and
tolerances, past test reports, operating
manuals, and quality system.
If a site visit is required as part of the
Facility evaluation, it will involve
Advanced Energy visiting the Client’s
lab to witness physical resources of the
facility, general lab practices, the lab
setup and equipment, calibration
practices and calibration records,
operational practices, setup and testing
of motors (used to further evaluate the
equipment), documentation and control
of data, processing of test data,
calculations and general assessment of
engineering competence of lab staff. It is
expected during this trip that data from
benchmark motors tested in the Client’s
lab in the presence of Advanced Energy
will be subjected to calculation of
efficiency by both the lab and
simultaneously and independently by
AE. The results of this calculation
comparison on same set of motors will
highlight areas, if any, that needs
attention in the Client’s lab. During this
visit the detailed evaluation of the
calibration procedures and techniques
are performed that are critical to
obtaining the required accuracy of
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use personal observation and face to
face communication during the visit to
ensure that the Client’s lab is suited to
perform efficiency testing accurately.
If inter-lab testing is required as part
of the Facility evaluation, AE will
require the Client to supply three
motors for comparison (benchmark)
testing to be shipped to Advanced
Energy’s lab for testing. These same
motors will be shipped back to the
Client’s facility for subsequent testing
and the inter-lab results will be
compared. Advanced Energy will
specify the three motors based on the
equipment list (dynamometers sizes and
ranges) such that all equipment is
evaluated equally. Benchmarking test
results between Advanced Energy’s
NVLAP accredited lab and Client’s lab
will provide a strong indication of the
relative accuracy of the Client’s lab and
can be used as a guide for lab
evaluation.
If an annual reverification is included
as part of the Client Facility evaluation
it will take the form of one or more of
the following: subsequent site visit, lab
document review, inter-lab test
comparison, as previously described.
2.3.4 Sample Selection (SAMP)
Manufacturer would provide a list of
all covered motors that it manufacturers
to AE. Representative samples from the
manufacturer’s production line or stock
are selected by AE’s engineering staff for
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testing, subsequent to evaluation and
certification. The main objective in
sampling is to ensure that the motors
meet the applicable energy efficiency
standard with high confidence while
reducing testing burden. The sampling
plan that is adopted by AE shall follow
the requirements of 10 CFR part 431 and
statutory revisions applicable at the
time of application.
From Advanced Energy’s experience,
most manufacturers use an Alternative
Efficiency Determination Method
(AEDM) for larger populations of
covered product. If the manufacturer
uses an AEDM, information of the
AEDM would be submitted and
evaluated at the initial product
evaluation stage (EVAL). AEDM
information shall again be reviewed
during sample selection. Following 10
CFR 431, there shall be 5 samples of no
fewer than 5 motors (25 motors) tested
and the efficiency results compared
with the AEDM predicted values
according to the regulations.
The factors to consider, including two
of the basic models among the five basic
models, being with the highest unit
volumes of production in the prior year,
and basic models being of different
horsepower and frame numbers without
duplication, and all other sample
criteria shall be followed strictly.
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2.3.5 Motor Build Inspection Analysis
and Construction Evaluation (MBIA)
The manufacturer’s motor design and
construction is evaluated to identify the
critical design decisions and
construction features that would affect
its energy efficiency performance.
Advanced Energy has significant
experience in this area. During MBIAs,
AE obtains sample motors from the
customer and tears them down and
measures and analyzes critical motor
dimensions, such as active stack length,
air gap, lamination thickness, and
bearings specifications. The analysis
results in a detailed report with
photographs and data tables. The MBIA
is non-destructive and motors are
reassembled to their original as received
condition. In addition to the evaluation
of motor design and build, the
manufacturer’s factory quality assurance
procedures in certain areas that affect
the key performance indicators for
energy efficiency will be reviewed. The
manufacturer’s in-process testing during
production runs will also be reviewed.
2.3.6
Initial Certification Testing (ICT)
The samples selected shall be tested
according to 10 CFR part 431 and the
test results shall be processed in order
to determine compliance.
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Prior to ICT, Advanced Energy would
have already evaluated and qualified a
test facility that would be used to obtain
the test data. The qualification would
ensure that the lab is capable of
performing testing according to DOE’s
test procedures. The test facility shall
maintain the most up-to-date data
processing sheets to perform tests
according to the relevant standards such
as IEEE 112, IEEE 114, CSA C390, and
CSA C747.
Advanced Energy reserve the right to
request raw data for any selected basic
model(s) and process same, using data
processing sheet of its own laboratory in
order to check the work of the test
facility.
The test data and full load efficiency
of the sample set shall be processed in
accordance with 10 CFR 431. Nonconformance of test results for the ICT
would be addressed in accordance with
10 CFR431 and in line with Advanced
Energy guidelines.
2.3.7 On-Going Production Testing
(OGT)
On-going production testing will be
required for continued compliance
verification. These will be carried out in
the same facilities as the ICT or in an
approved facility. Manufacturers will
test samples of their products as part of
their ongoing production procedures to
determine continued compliance with
the energy efficiency requirements.
The on-going production testing shall
include an AEDM subsequent
verification. Statistically valid samples
of the manufacturer’s production shall
be selected for the subsequent
verification of the AEDM, in line with
10 CFR 431.
The process for review of results of
the ongoing tests by AE will be in
similar fashion as the review of the ICT
test results.
2.3.8 Follow-Up Visits and Testing
(FUV)
Advanced Energy considers it an
important goal that manufacturers using
its Certification Services do not relent in
their efforts to ensure that their products
meet compliance requirements on an
on-going basis. In order to meet this
goal, Advanced Energy would reserve
the right to conduct follow-up visits for
inspections to check compliance of
production issues or test facility’s
ability to perform accurate testing of
products.
One visit may be conducted to a
manufacturer’s facility each year to
observe that the manufacturers’
production and control practices are
consistent with Advanced Energy’s
expectations and. During this visit,
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samples of the product shall also be
selected by the Advanced Energy staff
representative and tested by the
manufacturer for verification. Data
processing shall follow similar practices
as ICT and the test results are compared
to the AEDM generated values. The
manufacturer may use the reported data
to meet the requirements of the AEDM
subsequent verification.
2.3.9
Non-Conformance (NCF)
For non-conforming test results found
during testing at an approved test
facility, or any other forms of nonconformance, including any violation or
not meeting the conditions of
certification, Advanced Energy shall
inform the client of the
nonconformities. Advanced Energy
shall provide information regarding
additional evaluation tasks that are
needed to verify that all
nonconformities have been corrected. If
the client agrees to completion of the
additional evaluation tasks, the process
of EVAL shall be repeated to complete
the additional evaluation tasks. The
results of all evaluation activities shall
be documented for the purposes of the
file REVIEW step.
All such non-conformities will be
addressed on a case by case basis.
Options available include but not
limited to:
(a) Remove the non-conforming
products from consideration
(b) perform comprehensive analysis to
determine the cause of nonconformance, determine remedies,
evaluate effectiveness of remedies,
subject to re-evaluation.
2.3.10
File Review (REVIEW)
This is a critical step that precedes the
Certification decision and it is meant to
ensure that all the important preceding
steps and requirements are met during
the Evaluation of the products for
Certification. An Advanced Energy staff
member shall be appointed as a
Reviewer to review the work of the
Evaluator and to determine if the
necessary provisions of ISO/IEC 17065
are followed. In line with the
procedures, the Evaluator shall not
serve as the Reviewer.
The outcome of the REVIEW is a
recommendation. The recommendation
may identify a non-conformity that had
been a result of oversight at the EVAL
stage or may have occurred during the
period between the EVAL and REVIEW.
Recommendation may also be for a
Certification decision. All
recommendations based on the REVIEW
shall be documented. It is acceptable for
the review and the certification decision
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to be completed concurrently by the
same AE Staff Member.
2.3.11
Certification Decision (CERT)
The project for certifying motors,
following the application to Advanced
Energy, Evaluation, Assessment and
Qualification of test facility, testing to
DOE Standards, Review and Processing
of Data, File Review and
Recommendation for Approval
concludes with the issuance of a
Certificate of Conformity by Advanced
Energy and subsequent issuance of a
Compliance Certificate number by the
US Department of Energy. The
designated AE staff member responsible
for the Certification decision will also
be responsible for ensuring that Followup surveillance activities are in place.
2.3.12 Follow-Up Service (FUS)
Agreement
Advanced Energy and the Applicant
will enter into a follow-up services
agreement. The FUS agreement defines
the conditions for maintaining
certification such as access to
manufacturing sites, records, follow-up
inspections, product re-testing and
AEDM Subsequent Verification.
3. Qualifications of Advanced Energy
To Certify Motors and Its Expertise in
Test Procedures
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3.1
Introduction
In 1997, Advanced Energy’s motor
testing lab became the first motor lab in
the world to be accredited for motor
efficiency testing by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST), under the National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program
(NVLAP Code: 200081–0). It remains the
only independent motor lab in North
America to hold this accreditation
which makes it uniquely qualified to
help evaluate and validate motors,
drives and related products.
Energy efficiency testing is what
Advanced Energy is known for globally.
Through the testing services of
Advanced Energy, several motor
manufacturers around the globe have
been certified to U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) requirements for motor
efficiency through self-certification. Our
testing capabilities apply to a wide
variety of international standards and
our knowledge and reputation for
accuracy has helped Advanced Energy
to gain the trust of motor manufacturers
and users worldwide, and has enabled
us to help manufacturers and users to
validate performance claims and to
achieve compliance with US DOE
regulations and government regulations
in other jurisdictions.
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Specifically, with regard to electric
motors (and drives), Advanced Energy’s
past activities include:
• Testing to US Department of Energy
(USDOE) requirements
• Testing to Natural Resources of
Canada (NRCan) requirements
• Testing to IEEE Standards and other
International standards
• Testing to International Electro
technical Commission (IEC)
requirements
• Testing to NOM (Mexico) Standards
and requirements
• Testing to AHRI standards
• Engineering Services to Develop
Electric Motor Labs around the world
• Certification of motor energy
efficiency and performance for global
R&D Companies, inventers and
product developers
• Engineering Services for Motor
Designers and Application Customers
• Performance of Motor Build and
Inspection Analysis (MBIA)
• Development of Technical Standards
for Motor Testing
• Applied Research on Motor Design,
Application and Testing
• Research in collaboration with
utilities on the effect of electric power
quality and smart grid on electric
motors
• Reliability testing of Motors for OEM
Equipment
The bulk of Advanced Energy motors
related work is carried out in its stateof-the-art motor test laboratory. The
laboratory has maintained an ISO/IEC
17025 accreditation since 1997 through
NIST/NVLAP. The lab has also
maintained a NOM designation through
ANCE, the first laboratory outside
Mexico to gain such designation. From
2010 to 2014 the laboratory participated
in UL’s data acceptance program and
has worked closely with UL to test
motors intended for certification for UL
clients. The laboratory has also in the
past assisted CSA to certify motors for
its clients, following a witness by CSA
staff.
Advanced Energy’s Motor Efficiency
Verification Services program is an ISO/
IEC Guide 17065 compliant program
that is subjected to ANSI accreditation
as evidenced by the issuance of
accreditation by this august body (see
Appendix).
The certification of motors under AE’s
Motor Energy Efficiency Certification
Service is based upon the satisfactory
evaluation and testing to the
requirements of the applicable US DOE
standards in effect in an approved test
facility, which is either the AE test
facility, the client’s facilities or other
facility approved by Advanced Energy.
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3.2 Summary of Advanced Energy
Qualifications
(a) Advanced Energy’s credentials in
the motor efficiency field is unmatched.
The company has been testing motors
since 1989 and has operated an
independent test lab since that time.
The lab has helped motor
manufacturers, OEMs, utilities and
industrial customers since 1989. A
Motors and Drives group’s history and
summary of milestones of the can be
found at: https://
www.advancedenergy.org/portal/mad/
images/pdf_documents/Motor_History_
Timeline_2014.pdf.
(b) Advanced Energy has maintained
an ISO/IEC 17025 based accreditation
with NVLAP/NIST for the past 20 years.
AE is familiar with running and
operating a quality system. Advanced
Energy has achieved ISO/IEC 17065
product certification accreditation with
ANSI and plans to maintain this
accreditation on an ongoing basis. With
the company’s strong knowledge of
motors, motor testing and DOE rules on
which the Certification is based,
Advanced Energy is capable of
operating a program for certifying
electric motors and small electric
motors in a highly competent manner.
(c) Advanced Energy has been
involved in DOE rulemaking process
since 1992 and has extensive knowledge
of the regulations. The company has
actively participated in DOE public
meetings for the rule making process
and has contributed white papers and
comments to guide the process since
1992. Several comments provided by
Advanced Energy for the small motors
and electric motors rule making are
often referenced in the Code of Federal
Regulations publications.
(d) Advanced Energy’s motor test lab
is globally recognized for its accuracy in
applying the IEEE 112, CSA C390, IEEE
114 and CSA C747 standard that are
required for certifying motors.
Advanced Energy’s lab has served as a
benchmark laboratory for other
laboratories to evaluate their own
performance. In this regard, Advanced
Energy’s test results was used as the
standard to judge other labs’
performance. Advanced Energy has also
provided engineering services to several
other labs around the world to enable
them achieve ISO/IEC 17025
accreditation from NVLAP.
(e) Advanced Energy has contributed
expertise in developing the applicable
test standards required for the motor
tests and is well familiar with these
standards. Advanced Energy staff have
been involved in various capacities to
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develop the IEEE and CSA motor
efficiency test standards.
(f) Advanced Energy staff members
frequently serve as subject matter
expertise on motors in several national
and international forums. Staff members
make presentations and conduct several
trainings yearly on motor basics and
applications to industry and utility
customers. Staff members also write and
present technical papers in scientific
settings and in industry and trade
publications of the electric motor
industry.
(g) Advanced Energy is independent
and does not have or maintain any
relationship, direct or indirect, with any
electric motor manufacturer, importer,
distributor, or any other related entity
that might pose a conflict of interest in
any way shape or form. The Company
similarly does not have any relationship
with the US Department of Energy that
might hinder its ability to serve as an
independently recognized national
certification program for operating a
certification system for certifying the
efficiency and compliance of electric
motors and small electric motors with
the applicable energy efficiency
standards.
(h) Advanced Energy has developed
extensive measures to ensure
impartiality, through various checks at
every stage of a given project.
3.3 Advanced Energy’s Experience
With Certification Matters
(1) Advanced Energy has significant
experience with certification matters.
Since 2000, Advanced Energy currently
operates its own Quality Assurance
Program for Motor Repair Centers. This
national program, known as Proven
Efficiency Verification program,
conducts audits of motor repair centers,
including before and after testing and
issues Motor Repair Centers that have
met the requirements a Certificate that
is renewed every year. Launched in
1999, the PEV program precedes a
similar program started in 2014 by the
Electrical Apparatus Serves Association,
the trade association for Motor Repair
Centers. Advanced Energy was
consequently selected as one of the
approved Auditors for the EASA
program.
(2) Advanced Energy runs a
certification program in the residential
housing market called SystemVisionTM.
SystemVisionTM is an Advanced Energy
Certification Program for affordable
homes whereby homes that are built to
Advanced Energy’s specifications are
guaranteed a specific heating and
cooling energy consumption at a
specified comfort level. SystemVisionTM
Certified homes that have their heating
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and cooling expenditure above the
threshold are reimbursed by the
program. Advanced Energy provides the
training and technical support that
helps affordable housing market players
in the design, construction and
certification of energy-efficient
affordable homes. The SystemVisionTM
homes are reputed to contribute to
improved health, safety, durability,
comfort and energy efficiency in the
state of North Carolina. For the last 17
years the Certification Program has been
guaranteeing the heating and cooling
bills as well as homeowner comfort for
the residential new construction,
affordable housing market in the State.
For more information visit: https://
www.advancedenergy.org/portal/
systemvision/.
(3) Advanced Energy has operated a
HVAC contractor Certification program,
launched in 2012. Advanced Energy’s
certification services for HVAC
contractors was developed in response
to and as a requirement of the
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)’s Energy Star New Homes
Program—HQUITO. Our program serves
to not only help HVAC contractors
become certified in the ENERGY STAR
program, but to also support their
growth and success with technical
assistance and best-in-class training and
resources. More information at: https://
www.advancedenergy.org/portal/hvac/.
(4) Advanced Energy is the only
organization in North Carolina selected
by the utilities to certify solar
installations for commissioning onto the
grid. This activity comprises going on
site to inspect installations to ensure
that they meet the Duke Energy design
codes as well as related UL and IEEE
standards.
4. Independent Status of Advanced
Energy
Advanced Energy is an independent
organization, chartered by the North
Carolina Utilities Commission to fulfill
the mission for which it was setup.
Advanced Energy is a nonprofit energy
services and engineering firm working
with electric utilities, government
agencies, public and private
organizations to provide research,
testing, training, consulting and
program design services in the
residential, commercial and industrial
sectors markets.
Advanced Energy’s delivery team is
organized into the following business
divisions—Building Science, Energy
Efficiency Services, Transportation
Services, Solar, and Motors and Drives.
The company does business in those
key markets.
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As noted above in section 1 (Program
Criteria Narrative) Advanced Energy
does have clients including electric
motor manufacturers, importers,
distributors, private labelers, vendors,
trade associations and others that utilize
our lab for testing and pay us for those
services. In all cases we perform testing
to prescribed standards and offer test
results. We do not offer advice or
consultation in motor design or motor
efficiency improvement. There are
consultants in the motor industry that
do that and many of them utilize our lab
as new electric motor products are
developed. In these cases Advanced
Energy’s accuracy and repeatability in
motor testing is valued and used by
others to improve products. Other
clients use our test data to improve their
products at times but they do that solely
on their own with nothing further than
test data offered from Advanced Energy.
For motor efficiency certification clients
either pass or fail the test and it is solely
up to them to determine next steps.
We also tear motors down
documenting findings providing reports
of all observations and a comment on
the overall quality of construction. We
have done this for costing purposes too
with DOE subcontractors seeking to
define the cost of materials required to
achieve prescribed efficiency levels in
the DOE rules. Providing test data and
observation reports to our clients for
compensation may appear to some to
constitute a conflict. We assert all other
approved DOE third parties certification
programs for motor efficiency offer
similar test services to their clients and
that by doing so we are all expert in
certification processes as required by
the DOE program criteria.
We assert that Advanced Energy does
not have affiliation, financial or
otherwise with any motor manufacturer
or any of the client categories
mentioned above. Neither is the
company controlled by any other entity
than its Management and Board of
Directors, appointed by the sitting
Governor of North Carolina.
Further we assert Advanced Energy
has no conflict of interest with any of
its clients with respect to operating a
nationally recognized motor
certification program.
5. Appendices 2
5.1 Accreditation Certificate From
ANSI
(attached)
2 Attachments and data submitted by Advanced
Energy with its petition for rulemaking are available
in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.
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5.2 Accreditation Certificate From
NVLAP
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[OE Docket No. EA–476]
(attached)
Application To Export Electric Energy;
ALEL Technologies LLC
5.3 Accreditation Certificate From
NOM?
Office of Electricity,
Department of Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of application.
AGENCY:
(attached)
5.4
Form 103
(attached)
5.5
(attached)
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Advanced Scientific Computing
Advisory Committee
Office of Science, Department
of Energy.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice of Renewal.
Pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, and in
accordance with Title 41 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, and following
consultation with the Committee
Management Secretariat, General
Services Administration, notice is
hereby given that the Advanced
Scientific Computing Advisory
Committee will be renewed for a twoyear period beginning on June 28, 2019.
The Committee will provide advice to
the Director, Office of Science (DOE), on
the Advanced Scientific Computing
Research Program managed by the
Office of Advanced Scientific
Computing Research.
Additionally, the renewal of the
Advanced Scientific Computing
Advisory Committee has been
determined to be essential to the
conduct of the Department of Energy
business and to be in the public interest
in connection with the performance of
duties imposed upon the Department of
Energy, by law and agreement. The
Committee will operate in accordance
with the provisions of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, adhering to
the rules and regulations in
implementation of that Act.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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email: christine.chalk@science.doe.gov.
Signed in Washington DC, on June 28,
2019.
Rachael J. Beitler,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
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ALEL Technologies LLC
(Applicant or ALEL) has applied for
authorization to transmit electric energy
from the United States to Mexico
pursuant to the Federal Power Act.
DATES: Comments, protests, or motions
to intervene must be submitted on or
before August 7, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Comments, protests,
motions to intervene, or requests for
more information should be addressed
to: Office of Electricity, Mail Code: OE–
20, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20585–0350. Because of delays in
handling conventional mail, it is
recommended that documents be
transmitted by overnight mail, by
electronic mail to Electricity.Exports@
hq.doe.gov, or by facsimile to 202–586–
8008.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Energy (DOE) regulates
exports of electricity from the United
States to a foreign country, pursuant to
sections 301(b) and 402(f) of the
Department of Energy Organization Act
(42 U.S.C. 7151(b) and 7172(f)). Such
exports require authorization under
section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act
(16 U.S.C. 824a(e)).
On June 24, 2019, DOE received an
application from ALEL for authorization
to transmit electric energy from the
United States to Mexico as a power
marketer for a five-year term using
existing international transmission
facilities. The Applicant states that it
will make wholesale purchases in the
Electric Reliability Council of Texas and
the California Independent System
Operator, and possibly in other
geographic regions and energy markets
in the United States as well.
The Application states that ‘‘[N]either
ALEL, nor its owner, owns, operates or
controls any electric generation,
transmission or distribution facilities,’’
that neither ‘‘has a franchised service
area,’’ and that ALEL has no ‘‘obligation
to serve native load within a franchised
service area.’’ The electric energy that
the Applicant proposes to export to
Mexico over international electric
transmission facilities would be surplus
energy purchased from third parties
such as electric utilities and Federal
power marketing agencies pursuant to
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voluntary agreements. The existing
international transmission facilities to
be utilized by the Applicant have
previously been authorized by
Presidential permits issued pursuant to
Executive Order 10485, as amended,
and are appropriate for open access
transmission by third parties.
Procedural Matters: Any person
desiring to be heard in this proceeding
should file a comment or protest to the
application at the address provided
above. Protests should be filed in
accordance with Rule 211 of the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC)
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR
385.211). Any person desiring to
become a party to this proceeding
should file a motion to intervene at the
above address in accordance with FERC
Rule 214 (18 CFR 385.214). Five (5)
copies of such comments, protests, or
motions to intervene should be sent to
the address provided above on or before
the date listed above.
Comments and other filings
concerning ALEL’s application to export
electric energy to Mexico should be
clearly marked with OE Docket No. EA–
476. An additional copy is to be
provided directly to both Joaquin Leal
Jimenez, ALEL Technologies LLC, 778
Boylston St, Unit 6B, Boston, MA
02199, and Antonio Pen˜a, Greenberg
Traurig, PA, 333 SE 2nd Avenue,
Miami, FL 33131.
A final decision will be made on this
application after the environmental
impacts have been evaluated pursuant
to DOE’s National Environmental Policy
Act Implementing Procedures (10 CFR
part 1021) and after DOE determines
that the proposed action will not have
an adverse impact on the sufficiency of
supply or reliability of the U.S. electric
power supply system.
Copies of this application will be
made available, upon request, for public
inspection and copying at the address
provided above, by accessing the
program website at https://energy.gov/
node/11845, or by emailing Angela Troy
at Angela.Troy@hq.doe.gov.
Signed in Washington, DC, on July 1, 2019.
Christopher Lawrence,
Management and Program Analyst,
Transmission Permitting and Technical
Assistance, Office of Electricity.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[EERE-2019-BT-PET-0019]
Energy Efficiency Program for Industrial Equipment: Petition of
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation Efficiency Verification
Services for Classification as a Nationally Recognized Certification
Program for Electric Motors and Small Electric Motors
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of petition and request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of a petition from North
Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation Efficiency Verification Services
seeking classification as a nationally recognized certification
program. The petition, which appears at the end of this notice,
includes documentation to help substantiate company's position that its
certification program for electric motors and small electric motors
satisfies the evaluation criteria for classification as a nationally
recognized certification program. This notice summarizes the
substantive aspects of these documents and requests public comments on
the merits of the petition.
DATES: DOE will accept comments, data, and information with respect to
the Advanced Energy Petition until August 7, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number ``EERE-
2019-BT-PET-0019,'' by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Email: [email protected] Include the
docket number and/or RIN in the subject line of the message.
Postal Mail: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program, U.S.
Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, Mailstop EE-5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone:
(202) 287-1445. If possible, please submit all items on a compact disc
(``CD''), in which case it is not necessary to include printed copies.
No telefacsimilies (faxes) will be accepted. For detailed
instructions on submitting written comments and additional information
on the rulemaking process, see section V of this document (Public
Participation).
Hand Delivery/Courier: Appliance and Equipment Standards Program,
U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office, 950 L'Enfant
Plaza SW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 287-1445.
If possible, please submit all items on a CD, in which case it is not
necessary to include printed copies.
Docket: For access to the docket to review the background documents
relevant to this matter, you may visit the U.S. Department of Energy,
950 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024; (202) 586-2945, between
9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards at the above telephone number
for additional information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeremy Dommu, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue
SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 586-9870. Email:
[email protected].
Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General
Counsel, GC-33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0103.
Telephone: (202) 586-8145. Email: [email protected].
For further information on how to submit a comment, review other
public comments and the docket, or to request a public meeting, contact
the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program staff at (202) 287-1445
or by email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background and Authority
Part C of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
contains energy conservation requirements for, among other things,
electric motors and small electric motors, including test procedures,
energy efficiency standards, and compliance certification requirements.
42 U.S.C. 6311-6316.\1\ Section 345(c) of EPCA directs the Secretary of
Energy to require manufacturers of electric motors ``to certify through
an independent testing or certification program nationally recognized
in the United States, that [each electric motor subject to EPCA
efficiency standards] meets the applicable standard.'' 42 U.S.C.
6316(c). The United States Department of Energy (``DOE'' or, in
context, ``the Department'') codified this requirement at 10 CFR
431.17(a)(5). DOE also established certain compliance testing
requirements for manufacturers of small electric motors. 77 FR 26608
(May 4, 2012) Manufacturers of small electric motors have the option of
self-certifying the efficiency of their small electric motor using a
certification program nationally recognized in the U.S to certify the
efficiency of these motors. (10 CFR 431.445) DOE developed a regulatory
process for the recognition, and withdrawal of recognition, for
certification programs nationally recognized in the U.S. The criteria
and procedures for national recognition of an energy efficiency
certification program for electric motors are codified at 10 CFR
431.20--10 CFR 431.21 for electric motors and at 10 CFR 431.447--10 CFR
431.448 for small electric motors. Each step of the process and
evaluation criteria are discussed below.
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For a certification program to be classified by DOE as being
nationally recognized in the United States for the testing and
certification of electric motors and small electric motors, the
organization operating the program must submit a petition to the
Department requesting such classification, in accordance with
aforementioned sections.
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For the Department to grant such a petition, the petitioner's
certification program must:
(1) Have satisfactory standards and procedures for conducting and
administering a certification system, and for granting a certificate of
conformity;
(2) Be independent of electric motor and small electric motor
manufacturers (as applicable), importers, distributors, private
labelers or vendors;
(3) Be qualified to operate a certification system in a highly
competent manner; and
(4) Be expert in the following test procedures and methodologies:
(a) For electric motors it must be expert in the content and
application of the test procedures and methodologies in IEEE Std 112-
2004 Test Method B or CSA C390-10. It must have satisfactory criteria
and procedures for the selection and sampling of electric motors tested
for energy efficiency. (10 CFR 431.20(b)); and
(b) For small electric motors it must be expert in the content and
application of the test procedures and methodologies in IEEE Std 112-
2004 Test Methods A and B, IEEE Std 114-2010, CSA C390-10, and CSA
C747, or similar procedures and methodologies for determining the
energy efficiency of small electric motors. It must have satisfactory
criteria and procedures for the selection and sampling of electric
motors tested for energy efficiency. (10 CFR 431.447(b))
The petition requesting classification as a nationally recognized
certification program must contain a narrative statement explaining why
the organization meets the above criteria, be accompanied by
documentation that supports the narrative statement, and be signed by
an authorized representative. (10 CFR 431.20(c), and 10 CFR
431.447(c)).
II. Discussion
Pursuant to sections 431.20, 431.21, 431.447 and 431.448, on
February 11, 2019, North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation
Efficiency Verification Services (``Advanced Energy'') submitted to DOE
a Petition for Recognition related to the group's motor efficiency
verification services. That petition, titled, ``Energy Efficiency
Evaluation of Electric Motors and Small Electric Motors to US
Department of Energy Regulations as stipulated in 10 CFR part 431,
subpart B and Subpart X'' (``Petition'' or ``Advanced Energy
Petition''), was accompanied by a cover letter from Advanced Energy to
the Department containing four separate sections including individual
narrative statements--(1) Standards and Procedures, (2) Independent
Status, (3) Qualification of Advanced Energy to Operate a Certification
System, and (4) Expertise in Electric Motor Test Procedures. The
petition included supporting documentation on these subjects. The
Department is required to publish in the Federal Register such
petitions for public notice and solicitation of comments, data and
information as to whether the Petition should be granted. 10 CFR
431.21(b) and 10 CFR 431.448(b). A copy of Advanced Energy's petition
and accompanying cover letter have been placed in the docket.
The Department hereby solicits comments, data and information on
whether it should grant the Advanced Energy Petition. 10 CFR 431.21(b)
and 10 CFR 431.448(b). Any person submitting written comments to DOE
with respect to the Advanced Energy Petition must also, at the same
time, send a copy of such comments to Advanced Energy. As provided
under Sec. Sec. 431.21(c) and 431.448(c), Advanced Energy may submit
to the Department a written response to any such comments. After
receiving any such comments and responses, the Department will issue an
interim and then a final determination on the Advanced Energy Petition,
in accordance with Sec. 431.21(d) and (e), and Sec. 431.448(d) and
(e) of 10 CFR part 431.
In particular, the Department is interested in obtaining comments,
data, and information respecting the following evaluation criteria:
(1) Whether Advanced Energy has satisfactory standards and
procedures for conducting and administering a certification system,
including periodic follow up activities to assure that basic models of
electric motors and small electric motors continue to conform to the
efficiency levels for which they were certified, and for granting a
certificate of conformity. DOE is also interested in obtaining comments
as to how rigorously Advanced Energy operates its certification system
under the guidelines contained in ISO/IEC Guide 65, General
requirements for bodies operating product certification systems.
(2) Whether Advanced Energy is independent of electric motor and
small electric motor manufacturers, importers, distributors, private
labelers or vendors. To meet this requirement, it cannot be affiliated
with, have financial ties with, be controlled by, or be under common
control with any such entity.
(3) Whether Advanced Energy is expert in the content and
application of the test procedures and methodologies for both electric
motors and small electric motors. Specifically, for electric motors,
that Advanced Energy is expert in the content and application of the
test procedures and methodologies IEEE Std 112-2004 Test Method B or
CSA C390-10. (See 10 CFR 431.20(c)(4)). And, for small electric motors,
that Advanced Energy is expert in the content and application of the
test procedures and methodologies IEEE Std 112-2004, Test Methods A and
B, IEEE Std 114-2010, CSA C390-10, and CSA C747 and with similar
procedures and methodologies. (See 10 CFR 431.447(c)(4)).
(4) DOE is also interested in receiving comments on whether
Advanced Energy's criteria and procedures are satisfactory for the
selection and sampling of electric motors and small electric motors
tested for energy efficiency.
Signed in Washington, DC, on June 28, 2019.
Alexander N. Fitzsimmons,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Petition for Recognition
Energy Efficiency Evaluation of Electric Motors to United States
Department of Energy
Requirements as Documented in 10 CFR part 431--Subpart B and Subpart X
State of NORTH CAROLINA
SS: County of WAKE
Before me, the undersigned notary public, this day, personally,
appeared Brian Coble to me known, who being duly sworn according to
law, deposes the following:
/s/ Brian Coble Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12 day of
February 2019.
/s/ Terri Bowling, Notary Public
Petition for Recognition
Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency Verification Services
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Energy Efficiency Evaluation of Electric Motors and Small Electric
Motors to US Department of Energy Regulations as stipulated in 10 CFR
431--Subpart B and Subpart X
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Before me the undersigned notary public, this day personally appeared
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___who being duly sworn according to law, deposes the following:
On behalf of Advanced Energy
__________ (Signature of Affiant)
Brian Coble, Senior Vice President
Advanced Energy
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ______ 20_
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Contents
1. Program Criteria Narrative
2. Standards and procedures for conducting and administering a
certification system, and for granting a certificate of conformity
(CONFIDENTIAL)
2.1 Scope of Covered Products
2.2 Summary of Elements of the Certification Program
2.3 Detailed Description of Key Elements of Certification
Program
2.3.1 Application (APP)
2.3.2 Initial Product Evaluation (EVAL)
2.3.3 Test Facility Evaluation (TFE)
2.3.4 Sample Selection (SAMP)
2.3.5 Motor Build Inspection Analysis and Construction
Evaluation (MBIA)
2.3.6 Initial Certification Testing (ICT)
2.3.7 On-Going Production Testing (OGT)
2.3.8 Follow-Up Visits and Testing (FUV)
2.3.9 Non-Conformance (NCF)
2.3.10 File Review (REVIEW)
2.3.11 Certification Decision (CERT)
3. Qualifications of Advanced Energy to Certify Motors and its
Expertise in Test Procedures
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Summary of Advanced Energy Qualifications
3.3 Advanced Energy's Experience with Certification Matters
4. Independent Status of Advanced Energy
5. APPENDICES
5.1 Accreditation Certificate from ANSI
5.2 Accreditation Certificate from NVLAP
5.3 Accreditation Certificate from NOM?
5.4 Form 103
1. Program Criteria Narrative
This document is a petition for the recognition, by US Department
of Energy (DOE), of North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation
(Advanced Energy) Efficiency Verification Services as a nationally
recognized certification program for certifying electric motors to the
DOE standards currently in effect in the United States.
North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) has
been operating as an independent electric motor efficiency testing
facility since 1989. In 1992 Advanced Energy began working with the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and many other public stakeholders in
the Notice of Proposed Rule (NOPR) making process for motor efficiency.
Our test facility provides motor efficiency testing to various
entities, including subcontractors of DOE, motor manufacturers, motor
distributors, motor service centers, motor end users, motor inventors
and others. Advanced Energy has tested thousands of motors for
efficiency.
Below is our summarized responses to each of the four DOE
evaluation criteria. Detailed response can be found in subsequent
sections of the document.
(1) It must have satisfactory standards and procedures for
conducting and administering a certification system, including periodic
follow up activities to assure that basic models of electric motor
continue to conform to the efficiency levels for which they were
certified, and for granting a certificate of conformity.
Advanced Energy's test lab has been ISO 17025 certified since 1997.
ISO 17025 ensures our lab strictly follows standards and adheres to
procedures to ensure quality. Our lab has been audited annually by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology since 1997. In addition
our lab is audited for motor efficiency testing by Asociacion Nacional
de Normalizacion y Certification (ANCE). We have other programs and
clients in our lab often requiring a review of our records. As a result
we are expert in how motor labs should be audited for motor efficiency
testing.
Advanced Energy's test lab recently added ISO 17065 for electric
motor efficiency certification by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). ISO 17065 ensures Advanced Energy's has satisfactory
standards and procedures for conducting and administering a
certification system. Our processes for motor efficiency certification,
including periodic follow up activities to assure basic models conform
to prescribed efficiency levels, are clearly defined in our required
ANSI scheme. As our ANSI scheme represent our services for motor
efficiency certification we provide the full scheme in a section marked
``confidential''. As a result of our ISO 17065 certification we have
established and registered a mark with the US Patents and Trademark
Office (mark is noted on the cover page) and we are capable of issuing
a certificate of conformity for electric motor efficiency.
Advanced Energy has well established standards and procedures in
place for administering Certification programs. The company currently
operates several Certification programs relating to multiple products,
such as residential affordable homes, HVAC Contractor systems, Solar
Installations and Electric Motor Repair. These are described under item
(3) below.
(2) It must be independent of electric motor manufacturers,
importers, distributors, private labelers or vendors. It cannot be
affiliated with, have financial ties with, be controlled by, or be
under common control with any such entity.
Advanced Energy is 501 (c) 3 corporation chartered in North
Carolina by the North Carolina Utilities Commission in 1980, to fulfil
the mission for which it was established. Our Board of Directors
comprises public members appointed by the sitting Governor and our
electric utility members in North Carolina. Advanced Energy is a
nonprofit energy services and engineering firm working with electric
utilities, government agencies, public and private organizations to
provide research, testing, training, consulting and program design
services in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors markets.
Our vision is to ensure energy is clean, affordable, reliable,
efficient, and safe for all people.
While Advanced Energy regularly tests electric motors and small
electric motors for all of the client categories noted at the beginning
of this narrative, Advanced Energy does not have any affiliation,
financial or otherwise with any of its clients. Advanced Energy is
solely controlled by its Management and Board of Directors.
(3) It must be qualified to operate a certification system in a
highly competent manner.
Advanced Energy has offered accreditation services to the motor
repair industry since 2000. Our Proven Efficiency Verification program
requires site audits of the motor service center and annual testing to
prove motor repair processes are not degrading efficiency. We are also
one of four Electrical Apparatus Service Association auditors for the
EASA Accreditation program for electric motor repair.
Advanced Energy has operated a HVAC contractor Certification
program launched in 2012. Our certification services for HVAC
contractors was developed in response to and as a requirement of the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Energy Star New Homes Program--
HQUITO. Our program serves to not only help HVAC contractors become
Certified in the ENERGY STAR program, but also supports their growth
and success with technical assistance and best-in-class training and
resources.
SystemVision\TM\ is an Advanced Energy Certification Program for
affordable homes whereby homes that are built to Advanced Energy's
specifications are guaranteed a specific heating and cooling energy
consumption at a specified comfort
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level. SystemVision\TM\ Certified homes that have their heating and
cooling expenditure above the pre-set threshold are reimbursed by the
program. Advanced Energy provides the training and technical support
that helps affordable housing market players in the design,
construction and certification of energy-efficient affordable homes.
The SystemVision\TM\ homes are reputed to contribute to improved
health, safety, durability, comfort and energy efficiency in the state
of North Carolina.
(4) It must be expert in the content and application of the test
procedures and methodologies in IEEE Std. 112-2004 Test Method B or CSA
C390-10, (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 431.15). It must have
satisfactory criteria and procedures for the selection and sampling of
electric motors tested for energy efficiency
Advanced Energy Motor Engineers actively participate in motor and
drive test standard development with IEEE, CSA, and IEC. We not only
conduct these tests daily, our staff contributes to the development of
these standards and others recognized in 10 CFR 431.15 including IEEE
114, IEEE 112 Method A, IEC 60034-2-1, IEC 61800-9-2 and many others.
Our many years of experience operating our ISO 17025 test lab,
participating on standard setting committees, and participation in
DOE's NOPR process make us experts in the content and application of
all prescribed test procedures and methodologies incorporated in 10 CFR
part 431.15.
Advanced Energy utilizes a simple random number generator process
for test sample selection when advising clients requiring random model
selection. In addition we test drives for the Air Condition Heating and
Refrigeration Institute's (AHRI) variable frequency drive certification
program, partnering with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), where samples
are selected at sites randomly and shipped to our lab for testing.
2. Standards and procedures for conducting and administering a
certification system, and for granting a certificate of conformity
(CONFIDENTIAL)
2.1 Scope of Covered Products
DOE's Energy Efficiency Regulations cover certain electric motors
and small motors.
Electric motors manufactured and distributed in commerce, as defined by
42 U.S.C. 6311(7), must meet the energy conservation standards
specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR 431.25 through
431.26
Small electric motors manufactured and distributed in commerce, as
defined by 42 U.S.C. 6291(16), must meet the energy conservation
standards specified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 10 CFR
431.446 through 431.448
Detailed provisions are available in the following references:
Electric Motors: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=6&action=viewlive
Small Motors: https://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/standards.aspx?productid=7
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?n=pt10.3.431
2.2 Summary of Elements of the Certification Program
The following is a brief overview of the major elements of Advanced
Energy's (AE) Motor Energy Efficiency Certification Service used for
qualifying manufacturers' motors. Detailed descriptions of the items
below are provided in section 2.3.
Application
Customer requests motor energy efficiency certification service
through an application. The application is evaluated. A Motor
Efficiency Verification Services Agreement shall be executed by both
sides.
Initial Product Evaluation
At this stage the Applicant's product is evaluated. The AE staff
requests pertinent information to that will be required in order to
properly evaluate the product for compliance. The AE personnel will
request all data that will help to properly evaluate the product
including information about the manufacturer's production and test
facilities used to manufacture and characterize the product.
Test Facility Evaluation
A client utilizing AE's certification services for motor efficiency
may or may not utilize AEs lab for testing. For the purposes of
ensuring that test facilities meet the highest standard required to
ensure confidence in test result, all test facilities will be evaluated
by Advanced Energy for conformance to ISO/IEC 17025 Standard (see
details in Section 3 (TFE)).
Sample Selection
Manufacturer would provide to AE, a list of all covered motors that
it manufacturers. Representative samples from the manufacturer's
production line or stock are selected by AE's engineering staff for
testing subsequent to evaluation and certification (see below).
Motor Build and Construction Evaluation
While sample testing provides a good indication of performance of
samples at a point in time, Advanced Energy is capable of
comprehensively evaluating the physical product to assess the
manufacturer's design and construction philosophy in general and to a
lesser extent, consistency between the electromagnetic design and test
results. The manufacturer's motor design and construction will be
evaluated to identify the critical design decisions and construction
features that would affect its energy efficiency performance.
Initial Certification Testing
The samples selected per DOE sampling guidelines will be tested in
an approved facility according to DOE test procedures and the results
are evaluated in order to determine compliance.
On-Going Production Testing
After the initial certification, ongoing production testing will be
required for continued compliance verification. Manufacturers will test
samples of their products as part of their ongoing production
procedures to determine continued compliance with the energy efficiency
requirements. The results of the ongoing tests will be reviewed by AE.
Follow-Up Visits and Testing
AE staff would reserve the right to conduct follow up visits to
manufacturer's facilities for random inspections to check compliance of
production issues or test lab's ability to perform accurate testing of
products.
Non-Conformance
For non-conforming test results found during testing at the
manufacturer's own or other qualified test facilities, or any other
forms of non-conformance Advanced Energy will apply its procedures to
resolve the non-conformity of the applicant.
File Review
A Reviewer shall be appointed to review the work of the Evaluator.
This is a critical step that precedes the Certification decision. In
line with the ISO/IEC 17065 Guidelines, the Evaluator shall not serve
as the Reviewer.
Certification Decision
Certification decision shall follow Evaluation and Review. After
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determination that the motors meet the applicable standards, through
the key activities of the preceding steps, the applicant is formally
notified that the energy efficiency of their motors is duly verified
and in compliance and is issued a Certificate of Conformity by AE.
Follow Up Service (FUS) Agreement
Advanced Energy and the manufacturer or Applicant will enter into a
follow-up services agreement in conformity to ISO/IEC 17065.
2.3 Detailed Description of Key Elements of Certification Program
2.3.1 Application (APP)
The customer applies for motor energy efficiency verification and
certification service. The application is made available to download
online at the Advanced Energy website. Upon receipt of the application,
AE will assign a qualified staff member to be responsible for handling
the project. A Motor Efficiency Verification Services Agreement (also
known as ``Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency Certification Services--
Terms of Service'') shall be sent to the customer and shall be executed
by both sides. A project initiation checklist (Form 101) shall be
invoked after the execution of the necessary agreements. The assigned
staff member will also serve as the Evaluator and proceed with the
initial product evaluation steps and other subsequent steps as laid out
below. At the time of appointment of an Evaluator, a File Reviewer will
be designated. The Evaluator and File Reviewer shall NOT be the same
person.
2.3.2 Initial Product Evaluation (EVAL)
As part of the Initial Product Evaluation, the following
information is obtained by the Evaluator prior to and/or during the
initial visit (if required) to the manufacturer's or applicant's
facilities for the purposes of the test facility evaluation step
(discussed below):
(a) Description of the products being submitted by basic
specification such as type, brand name, model designations or model
number, frame, poles or speed, rated voltage, phase, efficiency and any
other pertinent information specific to the products.
(b) Design data and Alternative Efficiency Determination data and
description of AEDM methods.
(c) Test data and information on energy consumption, and product
test methods applied, test conditions, test reports, declaration and
proof that the tests for the products being submitted were conducted in
accordance with the applicable DOE test standards and information on
the test facilities used to obtain the test data.
(d) Description of test facility, list of major equipment and test
facility layout such as power supply, autotransformer, loading device,
ambient control; list of instrumentation and calibration records and
practices, measurement accuracy of instruments used in making
measurements; with particular emphasis on torque, speed, electrical
power, temperature instrumentation, and Accreditation if applicable.
(e) Information on the product design and construction, including
the critical product features which would affect product energy
efficiency performance. Information on quality control practices and
parameters which must be controlled by the manufacturer in order to
maintain a consistent product performance.
2.3.3 Test Facility Evaluation (TFE)
Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency Certification Service may use AE's
lab, manufacturers' lab or other test facilities approved by AE for
conducting testing (lab selection process is done using Form 103 Flow
Chart).
The use of a manufacturer's test facility or other facility to
conduct testing upon which Advanced Energy Motor Efficiency
Certification service can be based, is contingent upon an evaluation
conducted by Advanced Energy of the test facilities, equipment and
competence of personnel conducting the testing and overall competency
and capability of the facility to test motors to applicable DOE test
procedures while complying with requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. The test
facility used for conducting the tests shall be either ISO/IEC 17025
accredited or shall be evaluated for conformance to ISO/IEC 17025
standard by Advanced Energy using NIST Handbook 150 checklist and NIST
Handbook 150-10 Checklist. The Evaluator shall follow Advanced Energy's
Form 103 flow chart for determining the test facility where testing can
be conducted for Certification purposes.
Advanced Energy's evaluation of test facility (or Facility
Evaluation) may include at least two of the following:
Lab document and management system review
Site visit for lab audit and witness testing
Inter-lab test comparison
Annual re-verification
The initial lab document review of test facility may include but
not limited to, review of documents pertaining to equipment
(specifications), calibration records, test lab layout, wiring and
specifications, equipment accuracy and tolerances, past test reports,
operating manuals, and quality system.
If a site visit is required as part of the Facility evaluation, it
will involve Advanced Energy visiting the Client's lab to witness
physical resources of the facility, general lab practices, the lab
setup and equipment, calibration practices and calibration records,
operational practices, setup and testing of motors (used to further
evaluate the equipment), documentation and control of data, processing
of test data, calculations and general assessment of engineering
competence of lab staff. It is expected during this trip that data from
benchmark motors tested in the Client's lab in the presence of Advanced
Energy will be subjected to calculation of efficiency by both the lab
and simultaneously and independently by AE. The results of this
calculation comparison on same set of motors will highlight areas, if
any, that needs attention in the Client's lab. During this visit the
detailed evaluation of the calibration procedures and techniques are
performed that are critical to obtaining the required accuracy of +\-
0.2%. Advanced Energy staff will use personal observation and face to
face communication during the visit to ensure that the Client's lab is
suited to perform efficiency testing accurately.
If inter-lab testing is required as part of the Facility
evaluation, AE will require the Client to supply three motors for
comparison (benchmark) testing to be shipped to Advanced Energy's lab
for testing. These same motors will be shipped back to the Client's
facility for subsequent testing and the inter-lab results will be
compared. Advanced Energy will specify the three motors based on the
equipment list (dynamometers sizes and ranges) such that all equipment
is evaluated equally. Benchmarking test results between Advanced
Energy's NVLAP accredited lab and Client's lab will provide a strong
indication of the relative accuracy of the Client's lab and can be used
as a guide for lab evaluation.
If an annual reverification is included as part of the Client
Facility evaluation it will take the form of one or more of the
following: subsequent site visit, lab document review, inter-lab test
comparison, as previously described.
2.3.4 Sample Selection (SAMP)
Manufacturer would provide a list of all covered motors that it
manufacturers to AE. Representative samples from the manufacturer's
production line or stock are selected by AE's engineering staff for
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testing, subsequent to evaluation and certification. The main objective
in sampling is to ensure that the motors meet the applicable energy
efficiency standard with high confidence while reducing testing burden.
The sampling plan that is adopted by AE shall follow the requirements
of 10 CFR part 431 and statutory revisions applicable at the time of
application.
From Advanced Energy's experience, most manufacturers use an
Alternative Efficiency Determination Method (AEDM) for larger
populations of covered product. If the manufacturer uses an AEDM,
information of the AEDM would be submitted and evaluated at the initial
product evaluation stage (EVAL). AEDM information shall again be
reviewed during sample selection. Following 10 CFR 431, there shall be
5 samples of no fewer than 5 motors (25 motors) tested and the
efficiency results compared with the AEDM predicted values according to
the regulations.
The factors to consider, including two of the basic models among
the five basic models, being with the highest unit volumes of
production in the prior year, and basic models being of different
horsepower and frame numbers without duplication, and all other sample
criteria shall be followed strictly.
2.3.5 Motor Build Inspection Analysis and Construction Evaluation
(MBIA)
The manufacturer's motor design and construction is evaluated to
identify the critical design decisions and construction features that
would affect its energy efficiency performance. Advanced Energy has
significant experience in this area. During MBIAs, AE obtains sample
motors from the customer and tears them down and measures and analyzes
critical motor dimensions, such as active stack length, air gap,
lamination thickness, and bearings specifications. The analysis results
in a detailed report with photographs and data tables. The MBIA is non-
destructive and motors are reassembled to their original as received
condition. In addition to the evaluation of motor design and build, the
manufacturer's factory quality assurance procedures in certain areas
that affect the key performance indicators for energy efficiency will
be reviewed. The manufacturer's in-process testing during production
runs will also be reviewed.
2.3.6 Initial Certification Testing (ICT)
The samples selected shall be tested according to 10 CFR part 431
and the test results shall be processed in order to determine
compliance.
Prior to ICT, Advanced Energy would have already evaluated and
qualified a test facility that would be used to obtain the test data.
The qualification would ensure that the lab is capable of performing
testing according to DOE's test procedures. The test facility shall
maintain the most up-to-date data processing sheets to perform tests
according to the relevant standards such as IEEE 112, IEEE 114, CSA
C390, and CSA C747.
Advanced Energy reserve the right to request raw data for any
selected basic model(s) and process same, using data processing sheet
of its own laboratory in order to check the work of the test facility.
The test data and full load efficiency of the sample set shall be
processed in accordance with 10 CFR 431. Non-conformance of test
results for the ICT would be addressed in accordance with 10 CFR431 and
in line with Advanced Energy guidelines.
2.3.7 On-Going Production Testing (OGT)
On-going production testing will be required for continued
compliance verification. These will be carried out in the same
facilities as the ICT or in an approved facility. Manufacturers will
test samples of their products as part of their ongoing production
procedures to determine continued compliance with the energy efficiency
requirements.
The on-going production testing shall include an AEDM subsequent
verification. Statistically valid samples of the manufacturer's
production shall be selected for the subsequent verification of the
AEDM, in line with 10 CFR 431.
The process for review of results of the ongoing tests by AE will
be in similar fashion as the review of the ICT test results.
2.3.8 Follow-Up Visits and Testing (FUV)
Advanced Energy considers it an important goal that manufacturers
using its Certification Services do not relent in their efforts to
ensure that their products meet compliance requirements on an on-going
basis. In order to meet this goal, Advanced Energy would reserve the
right to conduct follow-up visits for inspections to check compliance
of production issues or test facility's ability to perform accurate
testing of products.
One visit may be conducted to a manufacturer's facility each year
to observe that the manufacturers' production and control practices are
consistent with Advanced Energy's expectations and. During this visit,
samples of the product shall also be selected by the Advanced Energy
staff representative and tested by the manufacturer for verification.
Data processing shall follow similar practices as ICT and the test
results are compared to the AEDM generated values. The manufacturer may
use the reported data to meet the requirements of the AEDM subsequent
verification.
2.3.9 Non-Conformance (NCF)
For non-conforming test results found during testing at an approved
test facility, or any other forms of non-conformance, including any
violation or not meeting the conditions of certification, Advanced
Energy shall inform the client of the nonconformities. Advanced Energy
shall provide information regarding additional evaluation tasks that
are needed to verify that all nonconformities have been corrected. If
the client agrees to completion of the additional evaluation tasks, the
process of EVAL shall be repeated to complete the additional evaluation
tasks. The results of all evaluation activities shall be documented for
the purposes of the file REVIEW step.
All such non-conformities will be addressed on a case by case
basis. Options available include but not limited to:
(a) Remove the non-conforming products from consideration
(b) perform comprehensive analysis to determine the cause of non-
conformance, determine remedies, evaluate effectiveness of remedies,
subject to re-evaluation.
2.3.10 File Review (REVIEW)
This is a critical step that precedes the Certification decision
and it is meant to ensure that all the important preceding steps and
requirements are met during the Evaluation of the products for
Certification. An Advanced Energy staff member shall be appointed as a
Reviewer to review the work of the Evaluator and to determine if the
necessary provisions of ISO/IEC 17065 are followed. In line with the
procedures, the Evaluator shall not serve as the Reviewer.
The outcome of the REVIEW is a recommendation. The recommendation
may identify a non-conformity that had been a result of oversight at
the EVAL stage or may have occurred during the period between the EVAL
and REVIEW. Recommendation may also be for a Certification decision.
All recommendations based on the REVIEW shall be documented. It is
acceptable for the review and the certification decision
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to be completed concurrently by the same AE Staff Member.
2.3.11 Certification Decision (CERT)
The project for certifying motors, following the application to
Advanced Energy, Evaluation, Assessment and Qualification of test
facility, testing to DOE Standards, Review and Processing of Data, File
Review and Recommendation for Approval concludes with the issuance of a
Certificate of Conformity by Advanced Energy and subsequent issuance of
a Compliance Certificate number by the US Department of Energy. The
designated AE staff member responsible for the Certification decision
will also be responsible for ensuring that Follow-up surveillance
activities are in place.
2.3.12 Follow-Up Service (FUS) Agreement
Advanced Energy and the Applicant will enter into a follow-up
services agreement. The FUS agreement defines the conditions for
maintaining certification such as access to manufacturing sites,
records, follow-up inspections, product re-testing and AEDM Subsequent
Verification.
3. Qualifications of Advanced Energy To Certify Motors and Its
Expertise in Test Procedures
3.1 Introduction
In 1997, Advanced Energy's motor testing lab became the first motor
lab in the world to be accredited for motor efficiency testing by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Code:
200081-0). It remains the only independent motor lab in North America
to hold this accreditation which makes it uniquely qualified to help
evaluate and validate motors, drives and related products.
Energy efficiency testing is what Advanced Energy is known for
globally. Through the testing services of Advanced Energy, several
motor manufacturers around the globe have been certified to U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for motor efficiency through
self-certification. Our testing capabilities apply to a wide variety of
international standards and our knowledge and reputation for accuracy
has helped Advanced Energy to gain the trust of motor manufacturers and
users worldwide, and has enabled us to help manufacturers and users to
validate performance claims and to achieve compliance with US DOE
regulations and government regulations in other jurisdictions.
Specifically, with regard to electric motors (and drives), Advanced
Energy's past activities include:
Testing to US Department of Energy (USDOE) requirements
Testing to Natural Resources of Canada (NRCan) requirements
Testing to IEEE Standards and other International standards
Testing to International Electro technical Commission (IEC)
requirements
Testing to NOM (Mexico) Standards and requirements
Testing to AHRI standards
Engineering Services to Develop Electric Motor Labs around the
world
Certification of motor energy efficiency and performance for
global R&D Companies, inventers and product developers
Engineering Services for Motor Designers and Application
Customers
Performance of Motor Build and Inspection Analysis (MBIA)
Development of Technical Standards for Motor Testing
Applied Research on Motor Design, Application and Testing
Research in collaboration with utilities on the effect of
electric power quality and smart grid on electric motors
Reliability testing of Motors for OEM Equipment
The bulk of Advanced Energy motors related work is carried out in
its state-of-the-art motor test laboratory. The laboratory has
maintained an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation since 1997 through NIST/
NVLAP. The lab has also maintained a NOM designation through ANCE, the
first laboratory outside Mexico to gain such designation. From 2010 to
2014 the laboratory participated in UL's data acceptance program and
has worked closely with UL to test motors intended for certification
for UL clients. The laboratory has also in the past assisted CSA to
certify motors for its clients, following a witness by CSA staff.
Advanced Energy's Motor Efficiency Verification Services program is
an ISO/IEC Guide 17065 compliant program that is subjected to ANSI
accreditation as evidenced by the issuance of accreditation by this
august body (see Appendix).
The certification of motors under AE's Motor Energy Efficiency
Certification Service is based upon the satisfactory evaluation and
testing to the requirements of the applicable US DOE standards in
effect in an approved test facility, which is either the AE test
facility, the client's facilities or other facility approved by
Advanced Energy.
3.2 Summary of Advanced Energy Qualifications
(a) Advanced Energy's credentials in the motor efficiency field is
unmatched. The company has been testing motors since 1989 and has
operated an independent test lab since that time. The lab has helped
motor manufacturers, OEMs, utilities and industrial customers since
1989. A Motors and Drives group's history and summary of milestones of
the can be found at: https://www.advancedenergy.org/portal/mad/images/pdf_documents/Motor_History_Timeline_2014.pdf.
(b) Advanced Energy has maintained an ISO/IEC 17025 based
accreditation with NVLAP/NIST for the past 20 years. AE is familiar
with running and operating a quality system. Advanced Energy has
achieved ISO/IEC 17065 product certification accreditation with ANSI
and plans to maintain this accreditation on an ongoing basis. With the
company's strong knowledge of motors, motor testing and DOE rules on
which the Certification is based, Advanced Energy is capable of
operating a program for certifying electric motors and small electric
motors in a highly competent manner.
(c) Advanced Energy has been involved in DOE rulemaking process
since 1992 and has extensive knowledge of the regulations. The company
has actively participated in DOE public meetings for the rule making
process and has contributed white papers and comments to guide the
process since 1992. Several comments provided by Advanced Energy for
the small motors and electric motors rule making are often referenced
in the Code of Federal Regulations publications.
(d) Advanced Energy's motor test lab is globally recognized for its
accuracy in applying the IEEE 112, CSA C390, IEEE 114 and CSA C747
standard that are required for certifying motors. Advanced Energy's lab
has served as a benchmark laboratory for other laboratories to evaluate
their own performance. In this regard, Advanced Energy's test results
was used as the standard to judge other labs' performance. Advanced
Energy has also provided engineering services to several other labs
around the world to enable them achieve ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
from NVLAP.
(e) Advanced Energy has contributed expertise in developing the
applicable test standards required for the motor tests and is well
familiar with these standards. Advanced Energy staff have been involved
in various capacities to
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develop the IEEE and CSA motor efficiency test standards.
(f) Advanced Energy staff members frequently serve as subject
matter expertise on motors in several national and international
forums. Staff members make presentations and conduct several trainings
yearly on motor basics and applications to industry and utility
customers. Staff members also write and present technical papers in
scientific settings and in industry and trade publications of the
electric motor industry.
(g) Advanced Energy is independent and does not have or maintain
any relationship, direct or indirect, with any electric motor
manufacturer, importer, distributor, or any other related entity that
might pose a conflict of interest in any way shape or form. The Company
similarly does not have any relationship with the US Department of
Energy that might hinder its ability to serve as an independently
recognized national certification program for operating a certification
system for certifying the efficiency and compliance of electric motors
and small electric motors with the applicable energy efficiency
standards.
(h) Advanced Energy has developed extensive measures to ensure
impartiality, through various checks at every stage of a given project.
3.3 Advanced Energy's Experience With Certification Matters
(1) Advanced Energy has significant experience with certification
matters. Since 2000, Advanced Energy currently operates its own Quality
Assurance Program for Motor Repair Centers. This national program,
known as Proven Efficiency Verification program, conducts audits of
motor repair centers, including before and after testing and issues
Motor Repair Centers that have met the requirements a Certificate that
is renewed every year. Launched in 1999, the PEV program precedes a
similar program started in 2014 by the Electrical Apparatus Serves
Association, the trade association for Motor Repair Centers. Advanced
Energy was consequently selected as one of the approved Auditors for
the EASA program.
(2) Advanced Energy runs a certification program in the residential
housing market called SystemVision\TM\. SystemVision\TM\ is an Advanced
Energy Certification Program for affordable homes whereby homes that
are built to Advanced Energy's specifications are guaranteed a specific
heating and cooling energy consumption at a specified comfort level.
SystemVision\TM\ Certified homes that have their heating and cooling
expenditure above the threshold are reimbursed by the program. Advanced
Energy provides the training and technical support that helps
affordable housing market players in the design, construction and
certification of energy-efficient affordable homes. The
SystemVision\TM\ homes are reputed to contribute to improved health,
safety, durability, comfort and energy efficiency in the state of North
Carolina. For the last 17 years the Certification Program has been
guaranteeing the heating and cooling bills as well as homeowner comfort
for the residential new construction, affordable housing market in the
State. For more information visit: https://www.advancedenergy.org/portal/systemvision/.
(3) Advanced Energy has operated a HVAC contractor Certification
program, launched in 2012. Advanced Energy's certification services for
HVAC contractors was developed in response to and as a requirement of
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Energy Star New Homes
Program--HQUITO. Our program serves to not only help HVAC contractors
become certified in the ENERGY STAR program, but to also support their
growth and success with technical assistance and best-in-class training
and resources. More information at: https://www.advancedenergy.org/portal/hvac/.
(4) Advanced Energy is the only organization in North Carolina
selected by the utilities to certify solar installations for
commissioning onto the grid. This activity comprises going on site to
inspect installations to ensure that they meet the Duke Energy design
codes as well as related UL and IEEE standards.
4. Independent Status of Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy is an independent organization, chartered by the
North Carolina Utilities Commission to fulfill the mission for which it
was setup. Advanced Energy is a nonprofit energy services and
engineering firm working with electric utilities, government agencies,
public and private organizations to provide research, testing,
training, consulting and program design services in the residential,
commercial and industrial sectors markets.
Advanced Energy's delivery team is organized into the following
business divisions--Building Science, Energy Efficiency Services,
Transportation Services, Solar, and Motors and Drives. The company does
business in those key markets.
As noted above in section 1 (Program Criteria Narrative) Advanced
Energy does have clients including electric motor manufacturers,
importers, distributors, private labelers, vendors, trade associations
and others that utilize our lab for testing and pay us for those
services. In all cases we perform testing to prescribed standards and
offer test results. We do not offer advice or consultation in motor
design or motor efficiency improvement. There are consultants in the
motor industry that do that and many of them utilize our lab as new
electric motor products are developed. In these cases Advanced Energy's
accuracy and repeatability in motor testing is valued and used by
others to improve products. Other clients use our test data to improve
their products at times but they do that solely on their own with
nothing further than test data offered from Advanced Energy. For motor
efficiency certification clients either pass or fail the test and it is
solely up to them to determine next steps.
We also tear motors down documenting findings providing reports of
all observations and a comment on the overall quality of construction.
We have done this for costing purposes too with DOE subcontractors
seeking to define the cost of materials required to achieve prescribed
efficiency levels in the DOE rules. Providing test data and observation
reports to our clients for compensation may appear to some to
constitute a conflict. We assert all other approved DOE third parties
certification programs for motor efficiency offer similar test services
to their clients and that by doing so we are all expert in
certification processes as required by the DOE program criteria.
We assert that Advanced Energy does not have affiliation, financial
or otherwise with any motor manufacturer or any of the client
categories mentioned above. Neither is the company controlled by any
other entity than its Management and Board of Directors, appointed by
the sitting Governor of North Carolina.
Further we assert Advanced Energy has no conflict of interest with
any of its clients with respect to operating a nationally recognized
motor certification program.
5. Appendices 2
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\2\ Attachments and data submitted by Advanced Energy with its
petition for rulemaking are available in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov.
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5.1 Accreditation Certificate From ANSI
(attached)
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5.2 Accreditation Certificate From NVLAP
(attached)
5.3 Accreditation Certificate From NOM?
(attached)
5.4 Form 103
(attached)
5.5 MBIA
(attached)
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