Energy

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

June ’25 at-a-glance … energy

The clock is ticking now that President Trump has signed resolutions nullifying energy-efficiency rules for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (H.J. 75) […]


06.26.2025

May ’25 at-a-glance … energy

President Trump signed resolutions nullifying energy-efficiency rules for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment (H.J. 75) and Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (H.J. 24) […]


05.22.2025

April ’25 at-a-glance … energy

The Senate voted to disapprove the rule submitted by the Department of Energy for Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (WIC/F) under […]


04.24.2025

March ’25 at-a-glance … energy

Following is the status of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy-conservation standards for three NAFEM member product categories:  Commercial refrigeration […]


03.27.2025