New DOE Refrigeration Standards Set for March 2017 Food equipment manufacturing is preparing for major changes to comply with the Department of Energy’s new energy efficiency standards by March 2017. The requirements include a 30-50% energy level reduction for reach-ins refrigerators, a 20-40% reduction for walk-ins and a 5% reduction for ice makers. This affects endless industries that utilize refrigeration and freezers. What does this mean for you and your business? Here ar