339-G:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Bottle-type water dispenser " means a water dispenser that uses a bottle or reservoir as the source of potable water. II. " Department " means the department of energy. III. " Commercial hot food holding cabinet " means a heated, fully-enclosed compartment with one or more […]
339-G:2 Applicability. – I. The provisions of this chapter apply to the testing, certification, and enforcement of efficiency standards for the following types of new products sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state: (a) Bottle-type water dispensers; (b) Commercial hot food holding cabinets; and (c) Residential furnaces. II. The provisions of this […]
339-G:3 Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. – I. Bottle-type water dispensers designed for dispensing both hot and cold water shall not have standby energy consumption greater than 1.2 kilowatt hours per day, as measured in accordance with the test criteria contained in Version 1.1 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements […]
339-G:4 Sale and Installation of Products. – I. After December 31, 2008, no new bottle-type water dispenser or commercial hot food holding cabinet shall be sold or offered for sale in the state unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards in RSA 339-G:3. After December 31, 2009 no […]
339-G:5 Modified and Additional Standards. – The department may establish more stringent efficiency standards for the products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I. Every 2 years, the department shall propose to the general court new efficiency standards for products not listed in RSA 339-G:2, I. Standards proposed by the department shall promote energy conservation in […]
339-G:6 Testing. – The manufacturers of products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I shall test samples of their products in accordance with the test procedures established in this chapter or those specified in the state building code as defined in RSA 155-A. The department shall adopt by rule test procedures for determining the energy efficiency […]
339-G:7 Certification and Identification. – I. Manufacturers of new products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I shall certify to the department that such products are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such certifications shall be based on test results. The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, governing the certification of such […]
339-G:8 Inspections. – With prior notice and at reasonable and convenient hours, the department may cause periodic inspections to be made of distributors or retailers of new products listed in RSA 339-G:2, I in order to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The department shall also coordinate with local enforcement agencies regarding […]
339-G:9 Enforcement; Penalties. – The department shall cause investigations to be made of complaints received concerning violations of this chapter and shall report the results of such investigations to the attorney general. The attorney general may institute proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who violates any provision […]
