Advocacy

January at-a-glance…environment

A U.S. nationwide approach to hydrofluorocarbon reductions, versus multiple state-by-state efforts, is on the horizon. In late December, Congress gave […]


01.28.2021

January at-a-glance…materials & handling

Numerous internal freight forwarders are reminding customers of further delays due to COVID-19 and the approaching Chinese New Year. U.S. […]


01.28.2021

January at-a-glance…regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule – effective March 8 – clarifying the standard for employee […]


01.28.2021

Organizations to note

In the U.S., businesses and residences receive economical, safe and reliable energy due to the work of the Federal Energy […]


12.22.2020

Biden announces key roles, a look ahead for U.S. manufacturing

As we get closer to the Jan. 20, 2021 inauguration, President-Elect Biden’s plans are becoming more clear. His website states […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule adopting a streamlined approach to the test procedure waiver process. […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…materials & handling

A shortage in the nation’s metal supply is adding insult to COVID-19 injury as several NAFEM members report challenges in […]


12.22.2020

December at-a-glance…taxes, tariffs & trade

President-elect Biden has said his focus will be “domestic first” before turning his attention to trade deals abroad. To help […]


12.22.2020

Manufacturers are protecting the economy and the people we care about

U.S. manufacturers are leading the way in protecting workplaces and the people within them during the pandemic. The National Association […]


12.22.2020

What to expect from President-elect Biden’s administration

Soon after capturing enough electoral college votes to win the presidency, President-elect Biden announced four policy areas that will receive […]


11.24.2020

November at-a-glance…environment

On behalf of members, NAFEM submitted comments to proposed regulations by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) that would […]


11.24.2020

CEE drives energy-efficiency initiatives across U.S. and Canada

In 1991, administrators from seven utilities and advocacy groups recognized the future importance of energy efficiency and set out to […]


11.24.2020