EEREFinal Rule

2025-05-20 Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers; Final rule; withdrawal

EnergyEnvironment

Summary

The federal government has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers used in stores and restaurants. By withdrawing this rule, the government is canceling the efficiency requirements it had been developing since 2017, meaning businesses will not be required to meet these new standards.

Key Points

  • 1A proposed rule to make commercial refrigeration equipment more energy efficient has been withdrawn and will not go into effect
  • 2The rule would have affected grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses that use commercial refrigerators and freezers
  • 3Without this rule, manufacturers are not required to meet the new energy-saving standards that were being developed
  • 4This withdrawal means existing refrigeration equipment standards remain in effect instead of being replaced with stricter requirements
  • 5Businesses will not need to invest in more efficient refrigeration equipment to comply with this particular federal requirement

Key Dates

Published

May 20, 2025

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