What is DOE 2016 and how will it affect me?

Frequently Asked Questions Distribution Transformers 

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has regulated the energy efficiency level of low-voltage (LV) dry-type distribution transformers in US since 2007, and liquid-immersed and medium-voltage (MV) dry-type distribution transformers since 2010.

DOE’s CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) title 10, part 431 defines the current energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers sold in US also known as TP1 energy efficiency levels as adopted by NEMA. Effective Jan. 1st 2016 DOE’s CFR 10 p.431 will require new higher levels of Energy Efficiency for transformers installed in any US territory as published in the Federal Register Vol. 78, No. 75 on April 18, 2013.

Any Distribution transformer manufactured on or after Jan. 1st 2016 and sold in any US state will have to comply with the new energy efficiency levels defined by this document.