2025-02-20 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers; Final rule; delay of effective date
Summary
The federal government is delaying when new energy efficiency rules for walk-in coolers and freezers (the large refrigeration units used by restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses) will take effect. This delay gives manufacturers and businesses more time to prepare for the new standards that are designed to reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.
Key Points
- 1New energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers have been postponed to a later date
- 2These standards apply to large refrigeration units used by restaurants, supermarkets, warehouses, and other commercial businesses
- 3The delay gives manufacturers time to redesign products to meet the new efficiency requirements
- 4Businesses will eventually save money on electricity bills once the new, more efficient models become available
- 5Comments on this decision are being accepted until March 14, 2025
Key Dates
February 20, 2025
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