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Commercial Fryers Purchasing & Procurement Language

What ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources does EPA offer?

ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources include lists of qualifying products, key product criteria, drop-in procurement language and savings calculators. Organizations can use these resources to facilitate the procurement of energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

Sample Procurement Language

Download Commercial Food Service Equipment Appliances Procurement Language Word document

The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:

The Vendor Must:

Provide commercial fryers that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Open Deep-Fat Gas Fryers
Effective August 15, 2003

Heavy Load (French fry) Cooking Energy Efficiency > 50%
Idle Energy Rate < 9,000 Btu/hr*

* Based on 15-inch fryer

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Open Deep-Fat Electric Fryers
Effective August 15, 2003

Heavy Load (French fry) Cooking Energy Efficiency > 80%
Idle Energy Rate < 1000 watts*

* Based on 15-inch fryer