💼New Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers
Summary
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended ("EPCA"), prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers ("commercial refrigeration equipment" or "CRE"). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") to periodically review its existing standards to determine whether more-stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified and would result in significant energy savings. In this final rule, DOE is adopting new and amended energy conservation standards for CRE. It has determined that the new and amended energy conservation standards for this equipment would result in significant conservation of energy and are technologically feasible and economically justified.
Agencies
- Energy Department
Business Impact
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The text outlines new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, requiring compliance by 2029. Business owners must prepare for changes in manufacturing practices and potentially increased costs, impacting financial planning and operational strategies.