Jan. 1, 2030, sales of pressure washers and portable gener- ator engines will be required to be zero-emission. The OPEI Engine and Fuels Committee will be preparing comments and continuing to follow this issue. Contact Greg Knott, Senior Vice President of Standards and Regulatory Affairs, at gknott@ opei.org for additional information.
As the advocacy voice of the outdoor power equipment industry, OPEI membership is open to manufacturers and suppliers of a broad range of equipment and technologies. Members and new companies expanding their product offerings in the market are encouraged to learn more about the benefits of membership at www.opei.org/join or by con- tacting Chuck Bowen, Vice President, Communications and Member Relations, at cbowen@opei.org.
OPEI ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL BATTERY SEMINAR OPEI’s Vice President, Battery Products & Industry Affairs, Brandon Martin, was a featured speaker at the International
OPEI, EXPO ANNIVERSARY SUPPLEMENT RELEASED In 2023, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute celebrates its 70 th Annual Meeting and 40 th Equip Exposition. In honor of these incredible milestones, OPEI partnered with Landscape Management magazine to
Battery Seminar in Orlando, FL, to raise the battery community’s awareness as it relates to con- tinued adoption within the OPE industry. Alternative power sources within the OPE sector have grown dramatically since 2010 due to an array of market influ- ences from technology enhancements to product incentives. As the battery industry ramps up for continued EV automo- bile adoption, OPEI highlighted how the OPE landscape has transformed over the years and how the industry will contin- ue to demand alternative power sources moving forward. In addition to speaking at the seminar, Martin spoke on a panel discussion at the Soteria Consortium meeting that aimed to increase the dialogue around battery safety by bringing in experts to share best practices within the battery industry. As battery safety remains an industry top priority, OPEI will continue to advance safety through industry stan- dards and advocacy efforts. OPEI WELCOMES SEVERAL NEW MEMBERS The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute is pleased to wel- come four new members this spring: Cirba Solutions, a battery management and materials company; Merotec, a manufacturer of gasoline and electric outdoor power equipment; Valsi Power Equipment, a supplier of generators, pumps, compressors, and outdoor power equipment; and whisper.aero, which develops quiet propulsion and air-mov- ing systems.
create a commemorative anni- versary supplement distributed with the magazine’s June issue. Read the full issue at www.landscapemanagement.net.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ISSUES FINAL RULING ON ELECTRIC MOTORS The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final ruling on adopting new and amended energy conservation standards for electric motors. It was determined that the
new and amended energy conservation standards for these products would result in significant conservation of energy, and are technologically feasible and are economically justi- fied. Compliance with the new and amended standards estab- lished for electric motors in this direct final rule is required on and after June 1, 2027, which leads OPEI to believe similar rulings will be issued for EPSs and Battery Chargers.
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