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Canada bans R-134A and R-404A after Dec. 31 without essential-purpose permit
The Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is continuing its work with Environmental and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to secure an essential-purpose permit to […]
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 […]
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 […]
ENERGY STAR® releases dishwasher draft
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the Draft 2, Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR® Commercial Dishwasher Product Specification. Comments should be […]
DOE to review, possibly revise test procedures and energy-efficiency standards
Every five years, the DOE revisits test procedures and energy-efficiency standards for a variety of commercial foodservice equipment. In 2020, DOE is […]
Washington mirrors Colorado’s mandate that products meet ENERGY STAR® standards
Washington has passed House Bill 1444 requiring that commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers manufactured after Jan. 1, 2021 not be sold […]
Revised DOE Process Rule anticipated in Q1 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Process Rule addresses energy-efficiency standards and test procedures for commercial equipment covered by ASHRAE Standard 90.1. […]
NAFEM engages with EPA to discuss concerns about Colorado requiring ENERGY STAR® certification
Following a recent conversation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation, NAFEM learned that the agency also is […]
Revised DOE Interim Waiver Rule expected in spring 2020
Twenty-two organizations, including NAFEM, submitted comments to the DOE on its proposed rule to address current delays in requests for interim waivers. Due to […]
USMCA discussions continue; signs positive for approval
A nine-person team of Democrats from the U.S. House of Representatives continues to work with the United States Trade Representative on concerns […]