Here is some news you can news from the Taco Comfort Solutions™!
Out with the old, in with the new!
The US Department of Energy has issued a final rule affecting motor efficiency. Attached is the Baldor publication detailing these latest upgrades (US Integral HP Motor Rule).
The major change for Taco is that they will now be offering Premium Efficiency motors only on KS, CI and KV pumps.
The Rule goes into effect June 1, 2016 but Baldor is already beginning to deplete their stock of remaining Standard Efficiency motors, so Taco is removing them from pricing and product configurator beginning immediately.
The CI, KV and KS models now have Premium Efficiency motors only. Only Premium Efficiency motors will be available to order beginning immediately.
Orders for Standard Efficiency motors that have already been placed will be processed as is - they don't expect too many non-fulfillable orders, but Taco will upgrade to Premium when needed.
Please note that this is the final rule in a succession of motor efficiency mandates from the US Dept of Energy. EPAct, EISA and the Small Motor Rule have already removed many of the Standard Efficiency motors from the market. The Integral HP Motor Rule completes the clean-up.
If you have questions about your commercial pump motors, talk to your manufacturer's representative to ensure that you're getting the equipment you need for your project.
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