Energy

Delaware sets HFC public workshop schedule

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will host three public workshops to present the state’s proposed HFC […]


11.26.2019

New EPA rule lightening HFC restrictions in final review

At the same time numerous states are looking to regulate HFCs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft regulation rescinding Obama-era rules […]


10.22.2019

Delaware also phasing out HFCs

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) are the fastest growing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in Delaware. As directed by Governor John Carney and supported by House Concurrent […]


10.22.2019

Review pending for DOE test procedures and efficiency standards

In early 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduled to review test procedures for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIM), commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE) and walk-in […]


09.24.2019

California Energy Commission goals may inform product development

One year ago, California Governor Jerry Brown signed sweeping legislation requiring that all the state’s energy come from clean power […]


08.27.2019

NAFEM submits comments to DOE on proposed interim waiver procedures

In response to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposed rule to address current delays in requests for interim waivers, NAFEM submitted comments to the agency […]


07.23.2019

DOE playing key role in move toward clean energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is charged with guiding the country’s transition to a global […]


06.25.2019

Colorado prohibits sale of non-ENERGY STAR® certified products

Colorado Governor Polis has signed into law HB 19-1231 requiring that all commercial dishwashers, fryers, hot food-holding cabinets and steam cookers, along […]


06.25.2019

NAFEM comments on proposed DOE Process Rule

In early May, NAFEM submitted comments largely supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed Process Rule that would streamline and modernize […]


05.24.2019

Colorado bill to prohibit sale of non-ENERGY STAR® certified products proceeds

Colorado House Bill 19-1231 has passed the state’s House and Senate and awaits Governor Polis’ signature. If signed by the Governor, the […]


05.23.2019