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Agenda
z History of the “Energy Bill” and NEMA TP-1
z Provisions of the “Energy Bill”
z Impact of “Energy Bill” on the Electrical
Industry
z Eaton’s Solutions
z Actions that you need to be taking now
Legislative Milestones
EPAct 1992
z 1992- President Clinton signed “U.S. Energy
Policy Act of 1992” (EPAct 1992).
„ Empowered Department of Energy to regulate
efficiency standards for industrial and consumer
products.
„ Required DOE to prescribe testing, labeling, and
efficiency standards for distribution transformers.
z Encouraged Federal Buildings to install energy
efficient products.
Legislative Milestones
NEMA Standard TP-1-1992
z In response to EPAct 1992, NEMA published
NEMA TP-1-1996 “Guide for Determining Energy
Efficiency for Distribution Transformers”.
„ Basis for mandatory and voluntary efficiency
standards for low voltage dry-type distribution
transformers.
z EPA/DOE Energy Star® Program adopts NEMA
TP-1 Efficiency levels.
Legislative Milestones
NEMA Standard TP-2 and TP-3
z NEMA publishes Standard TP-2-1998 “Standard
Test Method for Measuring the Energy
Consumption of Distribution Transformers”.
„ Sets forth the testing protocol for transformers that
comply with NEMA TP-1
z NEMA publishes Standard TP-3-2000 “Standard
for the Labeling of Distribution Transformer
Efficiency”.
„ NEMA TP-3 completes NEMA’s suite of standards to
address Testing, Efficiency Standards, and Labeling.
Legislative Milestones
z August 2005- President Bush
signs “The Energy Bill”.
„ Actual title is “The Energy Policy
Act of 2005” (EPAct 2005).
z October 2005- DOE amends Code of Federal
Regulations 10 CFR Parts 430 and 431 to
include actions prescribed in the EPAct 2005.
z 10 CFR 431 Subpart K (431.191 & 431.192)
apply to Distribution Transformers
Provisions of EPAct 2005
z Per the Federal Register “EPAct 2005 requires
that low voltage dry-type distribution
transformers manufactured on or after January
1, 2007, shall meet the Class I Efficiency Levels
Specified in Table 4-2 of National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TP-1-2002
‘Guide for Determining Energy Efficiency for
Distribution Transformers’”.
z Applies to transformers for sale in the 50 States
as well as all U.S. territories.
NEMA TP-1 Efficiency Levels
NEMA Class I Efficiency Levels
Single-Phase Efficiency Three-Phase Efficiency
Rated Capacity Minimum Efficiency Rated Capacity Minimum Efficiency
(kVA) (%) (kVA) (%)
15 97.7 15 97.0

25 98.0 30 97.5

37.5 98.2 45 97.7

50 98.3 75 98.0

75 98.5 112.5 98.2

100 98.6 150 98.3

167 98.7 225 98.5

300 98.6

500 98.7

750 98.8
Provisions of EPAct 2005 & CFR 10
z Establishes NEMA TP-2 as the testing method to
measure the efficiency of distribution
transformers.
z Establishes NEMA TP-3 as the labeling method
to identify NEMA TP-1 compliant transformers.
Definitions
z EPAct 2005 includes the following definitions:
„ Distribution Transformer
Ê Has an input voltage of 34.5 KV or less;
Ê Has an output voltage of 600 V or less; and
Ê Is rated for operation at 60 Hz
„ Low Voltage Dry-Type Transformer is a
distribution transformer that:
Ê Has an input voltage of 600 V or less;
Ê Is air-cooled; and
Ê Does not use oil as a coolant
Ê Note: K-factor and Harmonic Mitigating Transformers
ARE included in the scope of EPAct 2005!
Definitions
z Transformer is a device consisting of 2 or
more coils of insulated wire that transfers
alternating current by electromagnetic
induction from 1 coil to another to change the
original voltage or current value.
z Manufacture is defined as to manufacture,
produce, assemble, or import.
What is not included in EPAct 2005
z Medium-voltage and High-voltage transformers
are not currently included in the Federal
legislation
z Definition of distribution transformer specifically
EXCLUDES
„ Transformers rated less than 15 kVA, transformers with a tap
range greater than 20%, drive transformers, rectifier
transformers, autotransformers, UPS transformers, special
impedance transformers, regulating transformers, sealed and
non-ventilated transformers, machine tool transformers, welding
transformers, grounding transformers, testing transformers, and
any transformers excluded by the Secretary.
What does all of this mean to the
Electrical Industry in the U.S.?
z Transformer manufacturers are prohibited by Federal law
from manufacturing transformers that do not meet the
required efficiency levels as of January 1, 2007.
z Transformers manufactured prior to January 1, 2007 will
quickly be consumed.
z Compliant transformers are significantly more costly than
“standard” transformers
„ Initial cost to purchase distribution transformers will increase
significantly.
„ The initial cost difference will be offset multiple times by the
energy savings the owner realizes.
Eaton’s Solutions
z Eaton manufactures a complete offering of
NEMA TP-1 compliant and Energy Star® labeled
transformers that comply with the new law.
„ Single-Phase and Three-Phase ventilated models
„ K-1, K-4, K-13, K-20, K-30 K-factor ratings
„ 150°C, 115°C, and 80°C temperature rise
„ Aluminum or Copper windings
„ All standard options such as reduced sound levels,
electrostatically shielded, stainless steel enclosures,
any 600 V class primary and secondary voltages.
What Needs to be Done Now?
z Consultants and Specifiers need to be updating their
standard specifications to include EPAct 2005/CFR 10
Part 431 compliant efficient transformers.
„ Be sure to verify dimensions of compliant transformers; in some
instances they will have larger footprints!
z Anyone who quotes projects needs to be conscious of
the required on-site date of the distribution transformers.
„ Quote NEMA TP-1 efficient models for all projects that aren’t
expected to ship until sometime in 2007.
„ Remember, it is illegal for manufacturers to produce non-
compliant transformers after January 1, 2007, so there is a good
change that the supply of non-compliant models manufactured
pre-2007 will quickly be consumed.
What Needs to be Done NOW?
z Eaton has a complete line of NEMA TP-1
compliant transformers that fulfill the
requirements of 10 CFR Part 431.
„ They are available now.
„ The most common models are stocked across the
country.
z Contact your local Eaton Sales Representative if
you have any questions about the new law or
Eaton’s product offering.