EEREFinal Rule

2025-03-07 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers; Final rule; delay of effective date

EnergyEnvironmentFinance & Banking

Summary

The federal government is delaying when new energy efficiency rules for commercial refrigerators and freezers will take effect. These rules are designed to make refrigeration equipment use less electricity, which saves businesses money and reduces environmental impact.

Key Points

  • 1The effective date for updated energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers has been postponed to a later date
  • 2These standards are meant to reduce energy consumption, lowering operating costs for businesses that use commercial refrigeration equipment
  • 3The delay gives manufacturers and businesses more time to prepare for and comply with the new efficiency requirements
  • 4The comment period for public feedback remains open until March 29, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the regulation
  • 5When implemented, these standards will apply to new refrigeration equipment sold for use in stores, restaurants, and other commercial settings

Key Dates

Published

March 7, 2025

Comment Deadline

March 29, 2025

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