ENERGY STAR
PARI NLR
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
Partner Commitments
DRAFT 1
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified pre-rinse spray valves. 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 pre-rinse spray valves and specifying
the testing criteria for pre-rinse spray valves. 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
name and mark 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 pre-rinse spray valve model within one year of
activating the pre-rinse spray valves portion of the agreement. When Partner qualifies the
product, it must meet the specification (e.g., Tier 1 or 2) in effect at that time;
provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified pre-rinse spray valves. The
ENERGY STAR mark must be clearly displayed on the product packaging, in product literature
(i.e., user manuals, specification sheets, etc.), and on the manufacturer's Internet site where
information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is displayed;
Note: EPA requires the labeling of all ENERGY STAR qualified products. Based on the design of
pre-rinse spray valves, EPA feels it would be most effective to feature the mark on product
packaging, product literature, and manufacturers' Internet sites. The ENERGY STAR mark is well
known by consumers and large purchasers as the symbol for energy efficiency. The ENERGY
STAR mark must be placed in an area of high visibility so that the purchaser and end users can
see that by purchasing and using an ENERGY STAR qualified pre-rinse spray valve, they are
helping to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases through energy efficiency. EPA is open to
discussing additional placement options.
provide to EPA, on an annual basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualifying pre-rinse spray
valve models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified pre-rinse spray
valve 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 pre-rinse spray valves 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
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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. Any information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the confidentiality of the
Partner;
Note: As noted above, EPA is willing to work through a third party, such as the North American
Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), to obtain pre-rinse spray valve data.
This data may be masked and provided in an aggregate form so as not to be able to identify
specific manufacturer data. This data is being collected as a tool to gauge the penetration of
ENERGY STAR qualified products in the marketplace and to determine if changes to the
program would yield increased penetration of efficient products.
notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for pre-rinse spray valves
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 mark 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.enenavstar.gov). 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;
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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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