January at-a-glance…energy
Late last month, NAFEM submitted comments on behalf of members to a U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Notice of Proposed […]
DOE competition addresses what to do with billions of spent lithium-ion batteries
The International Energy Agency predicts an 800 percent increase in electric vehicles over the next decade. While electric vehicles are […]
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. […]
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 […]
November at-a-glance…energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extended the comment period to Dec. 30 for its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) […]
September at-a-glance…energy
DOE is considering revising enforcement regulations for certain commercial foodservice equipment covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). […]
ENERGY STAR® updates
Register now for ENERGY STAR’s next commercial foodservice webinar, Oct. 7, 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern.Applications for ENERGY STAR superior […]
Attorneys General threated suit over stalled DOE standards reviews
Attorneys General from 15 states, the District of Columbia and the City of New York have notified U.S. Department of […]
DOE incorporates NAFEM feedback re: comparative analysis
In a recently released final rule that outlines the process for determining whether a new or proposed energy-efficiency standard is […]
Oregon proposes energy efficiency standards for appliances
Oregon’s Department of Energy (ODOE) held a public hearing July 23 on proposed energy efficiency standards for 10 appliance categories, […]
DOE extends comment period for test procedures for pre-rinse spray valves
The DOE has extended the comment period for whether it should amend test procedures for commercial pre-rinse spray valves. DOE […]
Working Group formed to consider potential tax credit advocacy initiative
NAFEM is exploring advocating for new tax credits on the sale of commercial foodservice equipment, like those that have proven […]