수영장 및 스파 전문가 협회는 좀더 쉽고 효율적인 수영장의 유지를 위하여 애리조나의 에너지 절감 기준을 평균을 상회하는 수준에 고정시키기 위해 현재까지 성공적으로 운영되어 왔다.

'44장'으로 알려진 애리조나 수영장 펌프 에너지 기준법은 2012년 1월 1일부로 발효되었다. 하지만 공화당 의원 Montenegro가 만든 의안 2334는 올해 법안을 폐지하기 위한 두 번째 입안 시도로써 에너지 절감형 기준을 폐지할 목적을 지녔다. 의안 2334는 의회 전체의 지지를 받는데 실패하였고 결국 2013년 6월 14일 입안 과정이 종료된 시점에 효력을 상실하였다. 이제 남은 법안은 수영장 소유자들이 에너지 절감을 위해 단일 속도형, 다중 속도형 펌프 등을 선택할 수 있게 하고 있다.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) June 24, 2013

The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) has successfully fought for upholding energy efficient standards in Arizona that make for easier and more affordable maintenance of swimming pools.

The Arizona pool pump energy standards law, known as Title 44, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2012. However House Bill 2334 by Rep. Montenegro was introduced this year to repeal the energy saving standards, marking the second time legislation was introduced to repeal the law. HB 2334 did not have enough support to be voted on by the full house and died when the legislature adjourned on June 14, 2013. The law requires pool owners be given a choice when selecting a replacement pump of either a single-speed pump or a multi-speed pump that offers increased energy efficiency.

“APSP Arizona members made calls, sent emails and testified in committee in support of energy efficiency measures for pools and spas, as provided in our American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/APSP energy efficiency standards,” said Jennifer Hatfield, APSP Director of Government Relations. “Once again we’ve leveraged our grassroots in Arizona and they’ve answered the call to protect consumers and ensure positive experiences with our industry’s products.”

The ANSI/APSP/International Code Council (ICC)-14 2011 Standard for the Energy Efficiency of Self Contained Portable Electric Spas and Hot Tubs and the ANSI/APSP/ICC-15 2011 Standard for Residential Swimming Pool and Spa Energy Efficiency represents the technology guidelines for the manufacture of pool, spa and hot tub products that consume less energy while maintaining water quality. These provide consumers with more choices to save money while enjoying their pool, spa or hot tub. Title 44 provides for specific requirements that follow and are consistent with the ANSI/APSP/ICC 14 and 15 standards.

“Owners of pools in Arizona and across the country should access the APSP Energy Efficient Pool Pump Database at http://www.APSP.org/GoGreen. Here they can find all energy compliant products built to ANSI/APSP/ICC standards that will enable them to reduce their operating costs and make it easier to maintain their pools,” Hatfield explained.

[출처: PRWeb / 2013년 6월 24일]