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ENERGY STAR® releases dishwasher draft

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Draft 2, Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR® Commercial Dishwasher Product Specification. Comments should be […]


10.22.2019

DOE to review, possibly revise test procedures and energy-efficiency standards

Every five years, the DOE revisits test procedures and energy-efficiency standards for a variety of commercial foodservice equipment. In 2020, DOE is […]


10.22.2019

Washington mirrors Colorado’s mandate that products meet ENERGY STAR® standards

Washington has passed House Bill 1444 requiring that commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers manufactured after Jan. 1, 2021 not be sold […]


10.22.2019

Revised DOE Process Rule anticipated in Q1 2020

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Process Rule addresses energy-efficiency standards and test procedures for commercial equipment covered by ASHRAE Standard 90.1. […]


10.22.2019

NAFEM engages with EPA to discuss concerns about Colorado requiring ENERGY STAR® certification

Following a recent conversation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, NAFEM learned that the agency also is […]


10.22.2019

Revised DOE Interim Waiver Rule expected in spring 2020

Twenty-two organizations, including NAFEM, submitted comments to the DOE on its proposed rule to address current delays in requests for interim waivers. Due to […]


10.22.2019

NAFEM helps secure more exclusions from Section 301 China import tariffs

NAFEM members gained more relief from Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports as the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published two, separate Federal […]


10.22.2019

USMCA discussions continue; signs positive for approval

A nine-person team of Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives continues to work with the United States Trade Representative on concerns […]


10.22.2019

Preliminary phase-one agreement reached with China

The U.S. and China reached a tentative, interim agreement in ongoing trade negotiations on Oct. 11. The U.S. agreed to […]


10.22.2019

International Trade Commission plays important role assessing impact of policies

When the president or Congress needs to better understand the impact of potential tariff and trade-related decisions, they turn to […]


10.22.2019