February 26′ at-a-glance … energy

California considers updates to appliance regulations 

Following the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) request for information on potential updates to the state’s Title 20 Energy Efficiency Regulations, California’s investor-owned utilities (IOUs) recommended including reporting requirements for federally regulated products not currently addressed in Title 20. For the commercial foodservice equipment and supplies industry, these include: 

  • Refrigerated buffet and preparation tables for commercial refrigeration equipment 
  • Blast chillers and freezers for commercial refrigeration equipment 

NAFEM continues to monitor CEC activities around Title 20 as more information about the potential implications for the industry becomes available.