DOE Interim Waiver for Samyou Walk-In Cooler and Freezer Testing
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The notice allows Zhuhai Samyou Environmental Technology to temporarily use an alternate test method for certain walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer models when measuring energy efficiency. The Department of Energy is also asking for public comments before deciding whether to grant a final waiver. This mainly affects Samyou, its customers, competitors, and compliance teams that track DOE appliance efficiency rules. Comments are due by June 26, 2026, and affected businesses should review whether the alternate test method could influence product ratings or market comparisons.
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Key Changes
- DOE grants Samyou an interim waiver for specified walk-in cooler and freezer models
- Samyou must test and rate the covered models using the alternate test procedure in the interim order
- DOE opens a public comment period on the waiver request and alternate test method
Obligations
What this law requires
Zhuhai Samyou Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. must test and rate the specified walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer basic models using the alternate test procedure set forth in DOE’s Interim Waiver Order while the interim waiver is in effect.
Any person submitting written comments, data, or information on Samyou’s waiver petition must submit them by June 26, 2026, through regulations.gov or another listed DOE submission method.
Email comments on the waiver petition must identify Case No. 2025-001 in the subject line and reference docket number EERE-2025-BT-WAV-0139.