The US Department of Energy (DOE) implemented Federal Energy Efficiency regulations, as of July 19, 2021, on Dedicated Purpose Pool pumps (DPPP). Don't you love government acronyms? If you do, there are more to come courtesy of the DOE.
Pool pumps manufactured for use in and imported for use into the U.S. after July 19, 2021, must meet new minimum efficiency standards. Any pumps that are in the US before July 19, 2021 can continue to be sold. So for some period of time the old non-compliant pumps will be available and you can buy them until they run out of stock. At the same time manufacturers will be selling and promoting their new energy efficient pumps.
There is no requirement for a consumer to replace any old pump until it fails and needs replacement. At this time there are no regulations restricting repairs on old non-compliant pumps although regulations on pool pump repairs are being proposed in Congress.
To understand the way pool pumps will be sold we need to explain the new pump categories and terminology for horsepower and energy efficiency. Then we will explain what it means to you the pool owner and consumer.
