Businesses will pay less to keep food cold, thanks to new freezer rules

The US Energy Department has updated rules for how much energy commercial walk-in coolers and freezers can use. This means new units will be more efficient, cutting electricity bills for grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

For years, the energy efficiency of large commercial refrigeration units has been a hidden cost for many businesses. These new standards mean that every new walk-in cooler or freezer installed will consume less power. This directly reduces operating expenses for businesses that rely on cold storage, from small restaurants to large supermarkets.