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Light Commercial Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Purchasing & Procurement

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.

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Sample Procurement Language

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

The Vendor Must:
Provide light commercial air-source air conditioners, air-source heat pumps, and gas/electric package units 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.

Table 1: Criteria for ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Commercial Air Conditioners
Equipment Type Size Category Specification Test Procedure
Air-Source Air Conditioner (3 phase) < 65,000 Btu/h >= 13 SEER (as of Jan. 1, 2004) ARI 210/240
Air-Source Air Conditioner >= 65,000 Btu/h – < 135,000 Btu/h >= 11.0 EER; 11.4 IPLV ARI 210/240
Air-Source Air Conditioner >= 135,000 Btu/h – <= 250,000 Btu/h >= 10.8 EER; 11.2 IPLV ARI 340/360
Table 2: Criteria for ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Commercial Heat Pumps
Equipment Type Size Category Specification Test Procedure
Air-Source Heat Pump (3 phase) < 65,000 Btu/h >= 13 SEER; 7.7 HSPF (as of Jan. 1, 2004) ARI 210/240
Air-Source Heat Pump >= 65,000 Btu/h – < 135,000 Btu/h >= 10.1 EER (10.4 IPLV); 3.2 COP ARI 210/240 COP rated at 47o F
Air-Source Heat Pump >= 135,000 Btu/h – <= 250,000 Btu/h >= 9.3 EER (9.5 IPLV); 3.1 COP ARI 340/360 COP rated at 47o F

NOTE: where applicable, products must meet both the EER and IPLV specification in order to be ENERGY STAR qualified.

Additional considerations for the procurement official:

Request that the vendor ensure:

  • the unit is properly sized and installed to ensure maximum comfort and efficiency using industry accepted sizing protocols such as ACCA’s Manual J.
  • contractors are well trained in the proper installation of equipment.