Machinery exports to the US subject to new legislation

OEMs exporting machinery to the US would do well to review the motors being used, as new legislation coming into force in December puts into place a new minimum efficiency standard, raising the baseline from NEMA Energy Efficient to NEMA Premium Efficient.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 comes into effect on 19th December, replacing the current EPAct legislation which has been in force since 1997. The result of the new law is that almost all low voltage, 3-phase electrical induction motors will be covered by the new legislation.