US proposes to loosen water efficiency rules for commercial kitchen spray valves

The US Department of Energy wants to roll back water efficiency standards for commercial kitchen spray valves. This would return the rules to an older, less strict level.

For years, the US has slowly tightened efficiency standards for appliances and fixtures, making them use less energy and water. This proposed change goes in the opposite direction. It suggests a willingness to undo existing efficiency rules, which could affect how other appliance standards are handled in the future.