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Federal Register · March 20, 2025
The title they went with Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers Noisy translates that to

Energy efficiency rules for commercial refrigerators delayed again

What happened
The US Department of Energy has again postponed new energy efficiency standards for commercial walk-in coolers and freezers. This means manufacturers will not have to meet the stricter rules for these appliances until at least July 2024.
Why it matters
The US government has been trying to update these energy efficiency rules for years. Each delay means less efficient refrigerators can stay on the market longer. This saves manufacturers money in the short term, but it means businesses and consumers will continue to pay higher electricity bills.
The signal
Watch for the next announcement from the Department of Energy to see if the effective date is pushed back even further, or if the rules finally take effect.
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