Energy

March 26′ at-a-glance … energy

NAFEM, together with a coalition of manufacturing associations, urged Congress to modernize the 50-year-old Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to better reflect today’s market realities. As the foundation for energy standards, the coalition asked Congress to […]


03.11.2026

March ’26 at-a-glance … environment

In Oregon, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) secured a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state’s EPR law for its members until a […]


03.11.2026

February ’26 at-a-glance … environment

With state EPR laws accelerating, NAFEM joined the Recycling Leadership Council to help shape smart, national recycling standards. The cross-industry coalition works […]


02.11.2026

February 26′ at-a-glance … energy

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 […]


02.11.2026

January ’26 at-a-glance … environment

HFC reporting under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation rule begins in 2026. The rule […]


01.14.2026

January 26′ at-a-glance … energy

Pictured from left to right: Robert Reed, Taylor Company; Jim Godiska, Follett LLC; Stephen Schaefer, Hoshizaki America; Scott Martin, Hillphoenix/A […]


01.14.2026

December ’25 at-a-glance … environment

Several challenges make it impossible for automatic commercial ice machine (ACIM) manufacturers to modify their product portfolios to new refrigerants by current deadlines, so […]


12.10.2025

December ’25 at-a-glance … energy

With no rulemakings pending at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), one might ask why NAFEM is arranging a conversation to discuss energy […]


12.10.2025

November ’25 at-a-glance … energy

NAFEM is working to schedule a meeting with DOE to address next steps for commercial refrigeration energy-efficiency standards. The agency […]


11.11.2025

October ’25 at-a-glance … energy

NAFEM is working to schedule a meeting with DOE in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 to address next steps for […]


10.09.2025

September ’25 at-a-glance … energy

NAFEM’s legal team met with DOE and requested information on next steps, including the possibility of negotiated rulemakings. We will […]


09.08.2025

July ’25 at-a-glance … energy

NAFEM continues to follow up with the Department of Energy (DOE) to discuss conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment and […]


07.24.2025