Energy
DOE requests input on regulatory agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Federal Register notice seeking information about how best to prioritize rulemakings for the […]
ENERGY STAR® updates
ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Version 3.0 Limited Topic Proposal proposes the introduction of a wash-energy metric, amendments to the current […]
ENERGY STAR® budget to include user fees
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 was released in February. It proposes cuts in EPA spending and that some of […]
DOE final Process Rule awaiting publication
Now that the final U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Process Rule has been published in the Federal Register, the agency […]
ENERGY STAR Specification updates
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regularly updates ENERGY STAR product specifications. Upcoming specification activities include: ENERGY STAR Water Coolers Draft […]
NAFEM comments to DOE on setting energy-savings standards
At the same time it issued the updated Process Rule, DOE also issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking input on […]
State-by-state ENERGY STAR requirements
The Maine legislature has amended draft LD 1750 to align with NAFEM’s recommendation to introduce commercial foodservice equipment energy-efficiency standards that mirror California Energy […]
DOE publishes final Process Rule
Now that the final U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Process Rule has been published in the Federal Register, the agency is expected to […]
ENERGY STAR® budget to include user fees
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 was released in February. It proposes cuts in EPA spending and that some of the cuts […]
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 […]