Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Gas sector takes furnace efficiency fight to Supreme Court
Key Takeaway
A Supreme Court battle over gas furnace efficiency standards could reshape heating system markets and energy consumption for buildings, impacting developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •The gas industry is challenging stricter efficiency rules for gas furnaces at the Supreme Court, arguing they effectively ban non-condensing units.
- •Advocates contend that these new standards are achievable with existing, proven energy-saving technologies.
- •This policy dispute could significantly impact the market for gas heating systems, influencing building design, operational costs, and overall gas demand for developers and large power consumers.
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