New energy efficiency rules for commercial refrigerators are withdrawn

The US Department of Energy has withdrawn new energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. This means manufacturers will not have to meet stricter energy use limits that were set to take effect.

The US government had previously set new energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration units. These rules would have forced manufacturers to redesign their products to use less power. Now, those stricter rules are off the table. This could mean higher operating costs for businesses that buy these appliances, as less efficient models will remain on the market.