Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
Summary
This law voids a Department of Energy rule that established new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. The original rule was finalized on December 23, 2024, and was designed to improve energy efficiency for these commercial refrigeration units used by restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, food processing facilities, and other businesses that need to store temperature-sensitive products.