JN LEARN MORE AT energystar.gov ENERGY STAR®, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program, helps us all save money and protect our environment through energy-efficient products and practices. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov. BENEFITS OF ENERGY STAR® CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE (CFS) EQUIPMENT Commercial Fryers Commercial fryers that have earned the ENERGY STAR are approximately 30 percent more energy efficient than standard models. To meet the strict efficiency requirements developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program, manufacturers use high quality components and employ innovative designs. Eligible Products: Gas and electric open deep-fat fryers, including standard frypot sizes (> 12 inches and < 18 inches wide) and large vatfryers (18 to 24 inches wide). Countertop and floor type models are eligible for the ENERGY STAR. Ineligible Products: Closed vatfryers and fryers with vats measuring < 12 inches wide or > 24 inches wide. Advanced gas heat exchanger designs Advanced electrical heattransfertechnologies Thermostats with improved accuracy Frypot insulation (electric only) Continuous production capacity & higher pound-per-hour production rates Quicker recovery, allowing for continuous production Improved oil conservation and management, improved ease of cleaning Extended product lifetime EXAMPLES OF ADDITIONAL BENEFITS EXAMPLES OF TECHNICAL APPROACHES TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION ESTIMATED ENERGY AND COST SAVINGS FOR ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED MODELS Gas Models $450 Annual Savings Save 50 MBTU/year $4,500 Lifetime Savings* Electric Models $100 Annual Savings Save 1,100 kWh/year $1,100 Lifetime Savings* 1 Based on 12-year life and 4 percent discount rate. Actual savings will vary depending on use. Incentives available for ENERGY STAR certified fryers range from $66-$1,350 Source: 2012 ENERGY STAR Commercial Food Service Incentive Guide ------- • • # O roTooli The eight ENERGY STAR CFS equipment categories include: griddles, ovens, hot food holding cabinets, fryers, steamers, dishwashers, ice machines, and refrigerators and freezers. ADDITIONAL ENERGY STAR HIGHLIGHTS Outfitting an entire kitchen with a suite of ENERGY STAR certified CFS equipment could save operators about 340 MBtu/year, or the equivalent of more than $3,100/year. These energy savings would prevent about 39,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Models that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Their performance is certified by third-parties based on testing performed in an EPA-recognized laboratory. ENERGY STAR qualified equipment is often a baseline for achieving credits from commercial kitchen and restaurant certification and rating programs. RESOURCES Overview of ENERGY STAR for Commercial Kitchens: http://www.energystar.gov/cfs CFS Product Specifications and Key Product Criteria: http://www.energystar.gov/specifications ENERGY STAR Partner List: http://www.energystar.gov/partnersearch Commercial Kitchen Equipment Savings Calculator: http://www.energystar.gov/cfs ENERGY STAR Where to Buy List: http://www.energystar.gov/cfs/wheretobuy CFS Incentive Finder and CFS Incentive Guide: http://www.energystar.gov/cfs/incentives ENERGY STAR Guide for Restaurants: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/restaurants_guide.pdf ENERGY STAR Training Center: http://www.energystar.gov/training/cfs For more information, visitwww.energystar.gov/cfs or e-mail EPA's ENERGY STAR Commercial Food Service Program atcommercialfoodservice@energystar.gov. Equipment images courtesy of PG&E's Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) ------- |