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  • 2021-04112 — Energy Conservation Program: Notification of Petition for Waiver of Vinotheque From the Department of Energy Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers Test Procedure and Notification of Grant of Interim Waiver
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11961
    Reading Time:about 45 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the receipt of a waiver petition from Vinotheque Wine Cellars, which seeks an exemption from certain energy efficiency testing requirements for their walk-in wine cellar refrigeration systems. These systems typically operate at a higher temperature range suitable for wine storage (45-65°F) compared to traditional walk-in coolers, making the current testing procedures unsuitable. As a result, the DOE has granted an interim waiver allowing these systems to be tested using an alternative method that better reflects their actual usage conditions, pending a final decision on the waiver request. The DOE is seeking public comments on this matter to assist in making a final determination.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding if a wine cooler company can use a different test to show how much energy their coolers use because the usual test doesn't match how wine coolers actually work. They've let the company try this new test for now and want people to tell them what they think about it.

  • C1-2024-28474 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1029
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of Energy issued a correction to a previous rule document about energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This correction was published to fix an error in the text found on page 104854 concerning a mathematical formula in a table. The corrected formula reads: "9.091 × 10⁻⁵ × qnet + 1.81". This update ensures that the referenced standards are accurately represented.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department fixed a tiny mistake in a formula that tells us how much energy a cooler or freezer should use to save energy. Now, the formula is correct, making sure everything is clear and right.

  • 2025-02851 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9951
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed the start date of a rule that changes energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. Originally set to begin earlier, the new start date for this rule is March 21, 2025. This delay allows for further review of the rule as directed by a presidential memo. The DOE is also inviting public comments on the potential impacts of this delay and any related issues, although the final compliance dates for these standards remain unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is taking more time to think about some new rules for giant fridges and freezers, and they want to know what people think about waiting before they make everyone follow these rules, but the date when people must start following them hasn't changed.

  • 2025-04474 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13054
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the effective date of new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. Originally, these standards were set to take effect on March 21, 2025, but now the date is pushed to May 20, 2025, to allow more time for reviewing legal, factual, and policy concerns. This change is in line with a government-wide directive for examining rules more closely, although the final compliance dates remain unchanged: December 23, 2027, for non-display doors, and December 31, 2028, for refrigeration systems. The delay is classified as procedural, so public notice or a hearing were not legally necessary for its implementation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is hitting the pause button on some new rules that would make big coolers and freezers, like the ones in supermarkets, save more energy. They moved the start date from March to May so they can take a closer look at how the rules will work, but everyone still has until the end of 2027 or 2028 to actually make changes.

  • 2024-28474 — Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104616
    Reading Time:about 9 hours

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Energy has created new rules to help big refrigerators and freezers use less energy, making them better for the environment and saving money over time. These new rules will start in 2025 and are made to be fair for both people who use them and the companies that make them.