The US Department of Energy just made some commercial equipment more efficient, by law

The US Department of Energy has updated energy efficiency standards for several types of commercial and industrial equipment. This means manufacturers must now produce more energy-efficient versions of things like commercial water heaters and industrial air compressors.

For years, the Department of Energy has been slowly tightening efficiency standards for appliances and equipment. These small, technical changes add up, making the entire economy less energy-intensive over time. This particular update means that when businesses buy new equipment, they will automatically get more efficient models, reducing their operating costs and overall energy demand.