Advocacy
New bill would advance technologies to reduce CO2 emissions
Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, and Joe Manchin, D-WV, released the American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA), a bill promoting new technologies to […]
All DOE guidance in one convenient place
DOE launched a new, online portal for agency guidance documents and frequently asked questions. The portal includes an entire section on appliance […]
Canada ratifies USMCA
Canada’s House of Parliament and Senate have ratified the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). Canadian approval was […]
SPECIAL FEATURE: NAFEM talks advocacy with new board
At its February Annual Meeting and Management Workshop. NAFEM welcomed new board leaders, President Rob Connelly, CFSP, CEO, Henny Penny Corporation, Eaton, […]
NAFEM joins “main street” requests to government
NAFEM joined multiple organizations to petition Washington for coordinated relief through relaxed access to credit, business tax payment relief, and […]
Schools eligible for foodservice equipment grants
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced up to $30 million in foodservice equipment grants to schools where 50 percent or […]
CARB reviews its draft regulation
At a Jan. 30 public workshop in Sacramento, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) presented draft regulation and proposed guidelines for reducing high-global-warming-potential (GWP) […]
Illinois offers foodservice equipment rebates
To promote the purchase of energy-efficient foodservice equipment, Illinois utility companies are offering rebates on new equipment purchases. Rebates range […]
California proposes to modify workers’ compensation classifications
The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California is proposing changes to classifications contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform […]
California tightening independent contractor rules
California AB5, the gig economy bill signed September 2019, became law Jan. 1. It requires companies to treat more of […]