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Rejection of Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration

The U.S. Congress has rejected new energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. This means that the previous, less stringent regulations on energy consumption for these appliances remain in effect. This decision may impact operating costs for businesses using such equipment and overall energy consumption in the commercial sector.
Key points
Congress disapproved new, stricter energy consumption standards for commercial refrigeration equipment.
Existing energy efficiency standards for these appliances remain unchanged.
The decision may affect energy costs for businesses and equipment manufacturers.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
Print number: HJRES 75
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
Voting date: 2025-05-01
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 228