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".

This resolution cancels a Department of Energy rule that would have tightened energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. The canceled rule aimed for the highest energy savings DOE said were possible and reasonable for these products, but this resolution stops that rule from taking effect . The resolution specifically targets the DOE rule titled “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers” .

Here’s what that means in everyday terms:

• The newer, stricter energy-saving requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers will not go into effect because this resolution nullifies that rule .