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CARB considering further reduction of GWP limits

As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the state, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposes […]


09.24.2019

PFAS continue to be topic of state and federal regulations

PFAS (per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals used in nonstick cookware, metal and plastic plating, and other consumer products, are increasing […]


09.24.2019

ENERGY STAR Day celebrates energy efficiency

Oct. 22 is ENERGY STAR Day, an annual campaign that communicates the importance of energy efficiency. NAFEM members can join […]


09.24.2019

2020 ENERGY STAR® award applications due in December

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) honor organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protect […]


09.24.2019

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

Congress continues to discuss the USMCA

Negotiations between the Trump administration and a working group of House Democrats on the U.S. ‒ Mexico ‒ Canada Agreement (USMCA) continue. U.S. […]


09.24.2019

Steel/aluminum tariffs debate continues; exclusion process explained

Paul Nathanson, executive director of the Coalition of America Metal Manufacturers and Users (CAMMU), recently published an editorial in the sheet metal Industry’s SNIPS […]


09.24.2019

China reduces tariffs; U.S. postpones tariff increases ahead of negotiations

The U.S. and China return to the negotiating table in October to continue addressing trade issues. In the meantime, as […]


09.24.2019

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