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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.
Download Sample Procurement Language
The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:
Provide commercial hot food holding cabinets that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. Dual function equipment, such as cook-and-hold models, cannot qualify as ENERGY STAR. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.
Maximum Idle Energy Rate = 40 watts/ft3
The maximum idle energy rate is based on the “idle energy rate-dry test” in ASTM F2140-01. Interior volume (ft3) of each qualifying model must be measured according to the protocol provided below.
Measuring Interior Volume: Commercial hot food holding cabinet interior volume shall be calculated using straight-line segments following the gross interior dimensions of the appliance and using the following equation: interior height x interior width x interior depth. Interior volume shall not account for racks, air plenums or other interior parts.