December ’25 at-a-glance … environment
Several challenges make it impossible for automatic commercial ice machine (ACIM) manufacturers to modify their product portfolios to new refrigerants by current deadlines, so […]
December ’25 at-a-glance … energy
With no rulemakings pending at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), one might ask why NAFEM is arranging a conversation to discuss energy […]
November ’25 at-a-glance … energy
NAFEM is working to schedule a meeting with DOE to address next steps for commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency standards. The agency […]
October ’25 at-a-glance … energy
NAFEM is working to schedule a meeting with DOE in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 to address next steps for […]
September ’25 at-a-glance … energy
NAFEM’s legal team met with DOE and requested information on next steps, including the possibility of negotiated rulemakings. We will […]
July ’25 at-a-glance … energy
NAFEM continues to follow up with the Department of Energy (DOE) to discuss conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment and […]
June ’25 at-a-glance … energy
The clock is ticking now that President Trump has signed resolutions nullifying energy-efficiency rules for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (H.J. 75) […]
May ’25 at-a-glance … energy
President Trump signed resolutions nullifying energy-efficiency rules for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (H.J. 75) and Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (H.J. 24) […]
April ’25 at-a-glance … energy
The Senate voted to disapprove the rule submitted by the Department of Energy for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (WIC/F) under […]
March ’25 at-a-glance … energy
Following is the status of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy-conservation standards for three NAFEM member product categories: Commercial refrigeration […]
January ’25 at-a-glance … energy
The Final Rule addressing energy-efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE) was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. […]
DOE Issues New CRE Energy Efficiency Standards
On Dec. 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule (PPR) pertaining to energy conservation standards […]