Mexico Open Public Consultation: Draft Standard for Unitary Air Conditioners

January 7th The public consultation deals with the draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-035-ENER-2024, which regulates unitary air conditioners in their different technologies and modes of operation.

This project was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) and will be under public consultation for 60 calendar days starting on January 7, 2025.

The project was prepared by the National Advisory Committee for Standardization for the Preservation and Rational Use of Energy Resources (CCNNPURRE), chaired by the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy (CONUEE), with the collaboration of various institutions and companies.

Its objective is to establish the minimum level of Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (REEI) that these devices must meet, as well as the test methods to verify their compliance. In addition, it defines the requirements that must be included in the public information label.

The draft Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-035-ENER-2024 has a high impact since the regulation of unitary air conditioners will significantly contribute to generating greater energy savings at a national level. This is crucial in a context where energy efficiency is a priority to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.

"Ceiling" unitary air conditioners are widely used in large self-service stores, shopping centers and in the industrial sector. Regulating their energy consumption directly affects these sectors, promoting more sustainable and efficient practices.

Establishing a minimum level of Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (REEI) and specific test methods ensures that equipment on the market meets efficiency standards. This impacts manufacturers, who must adapt their products to comply with regulations, and consumers, who will receive more efficient products.

The inclusion of requirements on the energy efficiency label provides consumers with clear and useful information on the energy performance of equipment, facilitating more informed and responsible purchasing decisions.

Therefore, the direct impact is on Air Conditioner Manufacturers, Large Retailers, the Industrial Sector, and Consumers.

The implementation of this standard has a significant impact in terms of energy efficiency, sustainability, and economy, affecting manufacturers, large retailers, the industrial sector, and consumers.