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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.
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The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:
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.
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.
Pan Capacity | Cooking Energy Efficiency* | Idle Rate** (Btu/h) |
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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.