3 New Energy Efficiency Standards T
Every year is a chance to improve—not just ourselves but also our properties. Preserving energy needs to be a priority for all property owners, commercial and residential alike. If you don’t know where to start, we can help. Check out these three new energy efficiency standards to know in 2023. New SEER Standards The previous SEER standards no longer apply. The new 2023 federal minimum energy efficiency regulation requires a one SEER point increase, which is about 7%—and that’s the minimum. The Department of Energy (DOE) separates the country into three regions: North, South, and Southwest. With the new percentage increase, every region will increase by one point. The North region is currently at a minimum SEER rating of 13, and will jump to 14. The South will increase from…