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Commercial Steam Cookers 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 steam cookers that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. Only 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-pan capacity units can qualify for ENERGY STAR. Models may include countertop models, wall-mounted models and floor-models mounted. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Steam Cookers-Effective August 1, 2003

Pan Capacity Cooking Energy Efficiency* Idle Rate** (watts)
3-pan 50% 400
4-pan 50% 530
5-pan 50% 670
6-pan 50% 800

*Cooking Energy Efficiency is based on heavy load (potato) cooking capacity.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Gas Steam Cookers-Effective August 1, 2003

Pan Capacity Cooking Energy Efficiency* Idle Rate** (Btu/h)
3-pan 38% 6,250
4-pan 38% 8,350
5-pan 38% 10,400
6-pan 38% 12,500

*Cooking Energy Efficiency is based on heavy load (potato) cooking capacity.
**Idle Energy Rate: The rate of appliance energy consumption while it is maintaining or holding at a stabilized operating condition or temperature.