Vending Machine Specification

EPA has finalized the ENERGY STAR Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine specification. As such, the comment period is now closed. Manufacturers interested in joining ENERGY STAR should visit the Manufacturers and Retailers Resources page. Interested parties can contact Rachel Schmeltz, EPA, at schmeltz.rachel@epa.gov with any questions about the specifications or ENERGY STAR program.

EPA Launches ENERGY STAR Program at the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) Spring Expo, April 1-2, 2004.

EPA announced the new ENERGY STAR Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Specification at the NAMA Spring Expo, April 1-2 in Las Vegas, NV. EPA and NAMA representatives worked together to promote ENERGY STAR manufacturing partners and qualified products throughout the show. For information about this launch, please contact Rebecca Duff at rduff@icfconsulting.com.

Specification and Related Documents

Industry Comments on Final Draft Specification

Industry Comments on Draft 2 Specification

Industry Comments on Draft 1 Specification

Industry Comments on Preliminary Draft Specification

Meeting on ENERGY STAR and Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines, Georgia World Congress Center, October 22, 2002

EPA conducted a meeting with members of the refrigerated beverage vending machine industry and the energy efficiency community to discuss the possibility of developing an ENERGY STAR specification for refrigerated beverage vending machines. Discussions included utility rebate/incentive opportunities, labeling requirements, and performance level options. Below are all of the documents pertaining to the meeting:

Presentations:

Manufacturers or other stakeholders that are interested in ENERGY STAR’s progress on vending machines should contact:

Rachel Schmeltz
US EPA
schmeltz.rachel@epa.gov
ph. (202) 343-9124
fax. (202) 343-2200