Commercial Refrigerators: Blocking New Energy Efficiency Rules
Legislative Progress
214–193
Key Points
- Congress is moving to cancel a new rule from the Department of Energy that would have set stricter energy-saving standards for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
- This action targets equipment used in businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores, rather than the fridges people have in their homes.
- If this resolution becomes law, the Department of Energy cannot move forward with these specific efficiency requirements, and the old rules will stay in place.
- This move prevents the government from enforcing the new standards published in January 2025, which were designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial food industry.
Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
Vote Results
3 votesOn Passage
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
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