PARTNER
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
Partner Commitments
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified commercial hot food holding cabinets. The ENERGY STAR
Partner must adhere to the following program requirements:
comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, defining the performance criteria that must
be met for use of the ENERGY STAR certification mark on commercial hot food holding cabinets
and specifying the testing criteria for commercial hot food holding cabinets. EPA may, at its
discretion, conduct tests on products that are referred to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These
products may be obtained on the open market, or voluntarily supplied by Partner at EPA's
request;
comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, describing how the ENERGY STAR
logos and name may be used. Partner is responsible for adhering to these guidelines and for
ensuring that its authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and
distributors, are also in compliance;
qualify at least one ENERGY STAR qualified commercial hot food holding cabinet model within
one year of activating the commercial hot food holding cabinets portion of the agreement. When
Partner qualifies the product, it must meet the specification (e.g., Tier 1 or 2, if applicable) in effect
at that time;
provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified commercial hot food holding
cabinets. The ENERGY STAR label must be clearly displayed on the front/inside of the product,
on the product packaging, in product literature (i.e., user manuals, spec sheets, etc.), and on the
manufacturer's Internet site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is
displayed;
provide to EPA, on an annual basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualifying commercial hot
food holding cabinet models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified
commercial hot food holding cabinet models, the Partner will be listed as an ENERGY STAR
Partner. Partner must provide annual updates in order to remain on the list of participating
product manufacturers;
• provide to EPA, on an annual basis, unit shipment data or other market indicators to assist in
determining the market penetration of ENERGY STAR. Specifically, Partner must submit the total
number of ENERGY STAR qualified commercial hot food holding cabinets shipped (in units by
model) or an equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and Partner. Partner is
also encouraged to provide ENERGY STAR qualified unit shipment data segmented by
meaningful product characteristics (e.g., capacity, size, speed, or other as relevant), total unit
shipments for each model in its product line, and percent of total unit shipments that qualify as
ENERGY STAR. The data for each calendar year should be submitted to EPA, preferably in
electronic format, no later than the following March and may be provided directly from the Partner
or through a third party. The data will be used by EPA only for program evaluation purposes and
will be closely controlled. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), EPA will
argue that the data is exempt. Any information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the
confidentiality of the Partner;
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notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for commercial hot food
holding cabinets within 30 days.
Performance for Special Distinction
In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from EPA for its efforts within the
Partnership, the ENERGY STAR Partner may consider the following voluntary measures and should keep
EPA informed on the progress of these efforts:
consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue the ENERGY STAR
label for buildings;
purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement
specifications to include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials' contact information to
EPA for periodic updates and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product
information to employees for use when purchasing products for their homes;
ensure the power management feature is enabled on all ENERGY STAR qualified monitors in use
in company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed;
provide general information about the ENERGY STAR program to employees whose jobs are
relevant to the development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified
product models;
feature the ENERGY STAR label(s) on Partner Web site and in other promotional materials. If
information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the Partner Web site as specified by the
ENERGY STAR Web Linking Policy (this document can be found in the Partner Resources
section on the ENERGY STAR Web site at www.enerqystar.qov), EPA may provide links where
appropriate to the Partner Web site;
provide a simple plan to EPA outlining specific measures Partner plans to undertake beyond the
program requirements listed above. By doing so, EPA may be able to coordinate, communicate,
and/or promote Partner's activities, provide an EPA representative, or include news about the
event in the ENERGY STAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR Web pages, etc. The plan may
be as simple as providing a list of planned activities or planned milestones that Partner would like
EPA to be aware of. For example, activities may include: (1) increase the availability of ENERGY
STAR qualified products by converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY
STAR guidelines; (2) demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency
through special in-store displays twice a year; (3) provide information to users (via the Web site
and user's manual) about energy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR
qualified products; and (4) build awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity
by collaborating with EPA on one print advertorial and one live press event;
provide quarterly, written updates to EPA as to the efforts undertaken by Partner to increase
availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR
and its message.
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ENERGYSTAR
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets
Eligibility Criteria
Below is the product specification (Version 1.0) for ENERGY STAR qualified commercial hot food holding
cabinets. A product must meet all of the identified criteria if it is to be labeled as ENERGY STAR by its
manufacturer.
1) Definitions: Below is a brief description of a commercial hot food holding cabinet and other terms as
relevant to ENERGY STAR.
A. Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinet: An appliance that is designed to hold hot food at a
specified temperature, which has been cooked using a separate appliance.
B. Idle Energy Rate-Dry: The rate of appliance energy consumption while it is maintaining or holding
at the control set point, without using a humidity-generating device (if applicable). For purposes of
this specification, idle energy rate is measured in watts/ft3.
2) Qualifying Products: Any commercial hot food holding cabinet that meets the definition in Section 1A
is eligible for the ENERGY STAR. Dual function equipment, such as cook-and-hold models, cannot
qualify as ENERGY STAR, under this specification.
3) Energy-Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products: Only those products listed in Section 2 that
meet the maximum idle energy rate, below, may qualify as ENERGY STAR:
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.
Gross
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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.
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4) Test Criteria: Manufacturers are required to perform tests and self-certify those product models that
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meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines. The test results must be reported to EPA using the Commercial
Hot Food Holding Cabinet Qualifying Product Information (QPI) Form.
Manufacturers may submit qualifying product information representing an entire family of hot food
holding cabinets using one QPI Form according to the following procedures:
1) Test and submit a completed QPI Form for the smallest unit within the product family.
2) Attach to the completed QPI Form, equipment specification sheets for each hot food holding
cabinet model to be qualified within that family. These sheets must provide proof that the design and
insulation specifications for these additional models are identical to that of the smallest unit.
In performing these tests, partner agrees to measure a model's energy-efficiency using ASTM
Standard F2140-01, Test Method for the Performance of Hot Food Holding Cabinets.
5) Effective Date: The date that manufacturers may begin to qualify products as ENERGY STAR will be
defined as the effective date of the agreement. The ENERGY STAR Specification for Commercial Hot
Food Holding Cabinets is effective August 15, 2003.
6) Future Specification Revisions: ENERGY STAR reserves the right to change the specification should
technological and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or the environment.
In keeping with current policy, revisions to the specification are arrived at through industry
discussions. Please note that ENERGY STAR qualification is not automatically granted for the
life of the product model. To carry the ENERGY STAR label, a product model must meet the
ENERGY STAR specification in effect on the model's date of manufacture.
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