Member DashboardDialog with DOE continues
With no rulemakings pending at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), one might ask why NAFEM is arranging a conversation to discuss energy conservation standards for cold-side products Thursday, Jan. 8, in Washington, D.C. This is in response to the agency’s interest in learning more about our industry and how standards are applied and their impact on the industry.
During this conversation, we envision discussing the product development process as well
frequently reoccurring concerns, including:
- Lack of consideration/coordination with other regulatory agency requirements and technical limitations that impact the industry.
- Anticipated payoff of capital investments, as they impact the ability to invest in R&D and new standards.
- Customer acceptance of new equipment, including cost/benefit (i.e., three-year ROI).
Through these conversations, NAFEM’s goal is to have more open, collaborative conversations with DOE. For details, contact advocacy@nafem.org.
A reminder to register products in California, and elsewhere
Following recent questions, we’re reminding members of the California Energy Commission (CEC) requirement to certify the performance of products with its Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System (MAEDbS). Manufacturers must submit data directly to CEC’s database from a CEC-recognized testing lab or submit a form for each product category that authorizes the testing lab as their representative for submitting appliance data. UL Solutions, Intertek and AHRI can submit to CEC, DOE, ENERGY STAR® and NRCan in one stop. The Food Service Technology Center (FSTC), Southern California Edison Foodservice Technology Center (FTC) and SoCalGas Food Service Equipment Center also are CEC-approved testing labs for commercial foodservice equipment.
In addition to MAEDbS, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island,
and Washington D.C., require manufacturers of dishwashers, fryers, hot food holding cabinets, ovens and steam cookers and other products to register with the State Appliance Standards Database (SASD). Distributors, retailers, and installers must verify that required products are listed with SASD before sale, lease, rental or installation. MAEDbS and SASD do not share information, so manufacturers must register with both databases to sell products in the covered states.