Bill > HR5710

This bill, titled the Better Use of Refrigerator Regulations Act, amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish new energy efficiency standards for a specific type of commercial refrigerator. These refrigerators are defined as "SOC-SC-M" (Service Over the Counter, Self-Contained, Medium Temperature Commercial Refrigerator), meaning they have a self-contained cooling unit, sliding or hinged doors at the back for staff access, and a transparent front for displaying merchandise, and are no taller than 66 inches and designed to function as a counter for sales transactions. Starting six months after the bill becomes law, these SOC-SC-M refrigerators will be required to meet a total daily energy consumption limit calculated based on their total display area (TDA), which is the surface area of the refrigerated case used for displaying products.