House Repeals Biden-Era Energy Efficiency Rules for Commercial Fridges

The House voted on March 27 to overturn Biden-era regulations setting energy efficiency standards for walk-in fridges, freezers, and coolers. Five Democrats joined all 209 Republicans as the House voted 214-193 to repeal commercial refrigeration standards imposed in December. The repeal was in accordance with the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to scrap rules submitted within the past 60 legislative days. The House also passed a resolution to repeal commercial refrigeration standards put in place three years ago. Six Democrats joined all 197 Republicans in voting for that measure. In a statement, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, said the rules were costly and unnecessary “for businesses and families while failing to provide cost savings or increasing food safety.”...