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 Hot Food Molding Cabinets (HFHCs) Commercial HFHCs that have earned the ENERGY STAR are approximately 70 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: Glass or solid door cabinets (fully enclosed compartment with one or more doors). Ineligible Products: Dual function equipment (e.g., cook-and-hold and proofing units), heated transparent merchandising cabinets, and drawer warmers. Addition of insulation More precise controls Full-perimeter door gaskets Magnetic door handles Dutch doors Better temperature uniformity Cooler external cabinet temperature Cooler kitchen, reduced impact on HVAC 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 $300 Annual Savings Save 3,000 Kwh/year $2,800 Lifetime Savings* 5 Based on 12-year life and 4 percent discount rate. Actual savings will vary depending on use. Incentives available for ENERGY STAR certified HFHCs range from $110-$900 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 Guide and CFS Incentive Finder: 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) ------- |