FNFRGYSTAR PARTNFR ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines Partner Commitments FINAL DRAFT Commitment The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerated beverage vending machines. 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 refrigerated beverage vending machines and specifying the testing criteria for refrigerated beverage vending machines. 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 refrigerated beverage vending machine model within one year of activating the refrigerated beverage vending machine 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 refrigerated beverage vending machines. The ENERGY STAR label must be clearly displayed on the front of the machine or on or next to the nameplate of the machine, 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 update of ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerated beverage vending machine models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerated beverage vending machine 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 refrigerated beverage vending machines 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 percentage 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; ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines - Final Draft 1 ------- notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for refrigerated beverage vending machines 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 of 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 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.enerqvstar.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; 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. ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines - Final Draft ------- ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines Eligibility Criteria FINAL DRAFT SB Below is the FINAL DRAFT product specification (Version 1.0) for ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerated beverage vending machines. A product must meet all of the identified criteria if it is to be qualified as ENERGY STAR by its manufacturer. 1) Definitions: Below are the definitions of the relevant terms in this document. A. Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine: A self-contained system designed to accept consumer payments and dispense bottled, canned, and other sealed beverages at appropriate temperatures without on-site labor intervention. 1. Indoor Vending Machine: Machines manufactured for placement inside a building and consequently not subjected to the effects of weathering. These machines models are designated as "For Indoor Use Only" by UL under UL Standard 541 "Refrigerated Vending Machines." 2. Outdoor Vending Machine: Machines manufactured for placement in open locations and subjected to the full effects of weathering. These machines are designated as "Suitable for Outdoor Use" by UL under UL Standard 541 "Refrigerated Vending Machines." B. Low Power Mode: The reduced power state of a refrigerated beverage vending machine during extended periods of inactivity. C. Standard Product: The standard product shall be 12 oz (355 ml) cans for machines that are capable of dispensing 12 oz (355 ml) cans. For all other machines, the standard product shall be the product specified by the manufacturer as the standard product1. D. Vendible Capacity: The maximum quantity of standard product that can be dispensed from one full loading of the vending machine without further reload operations when used as recommended by the manufacturer2. E. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. F. CSA: Canadian Standards Association G. UL: Underwriters Laboratory 2) Qualifying Products: In order to qualify for the ENERGY STAR, a refrigerated beverage vending machine must meet the definition in Section 1 A. All qualifying models must also meet the performance requirements provided in Section 3, below, at the time of manufacturing. This Version 1.0 specification applies to new machines models and machines in the field that are identical to the models that are ENERGY STAR qualified as new machines. The ENERGY STAR label may be affixed to those qualified field machines once the qualifying product information is posted on the ENERGY STAR Web site. Requirements for refurbished machines will be determined within one year of the effective date provided in Section 5, below. 1 ASHRAE Standard 32.1 -1997R, Methods of Testing for Rating Vending Machines for Bottled, Canned, and Other Sealed Beverages, Section 5, Vending Machine Capacity. 2 Ibid. ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines - Final Draft 3 ------- 3) Energy-Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products: Only those products listed in Section 2 that meet both criteria A and B provided below may qualify as ENERGY STAR. A. Energy Consumption: Qualifying models shall consume equal to or less energy in a 24-hr period than the values obtained from the equations3, shown below. Effective dates for Tier I and Tier II are provided in Section 5 of this specification. Tier I Y = 0.55 [8.66 + (0.009 xC)] Tier II Y = 0.45 [8.66 + (0.009 xC)] Where: Y = 24 hr energy consumption (kWh/day) after the machine has stabilized C = vendible capacity Example: Under Tier I, a 650-can capacity machine may consume no more than 7.9805, or 7.98 kWh/day (rounded). Under Tier II, a 650-can may consume no more than 6.5295 or 6.53 kWh/day (rounded). Note: Approximately one year before Tier II becomes effective, EPA will reassess the performance level presented in this specification to ensure its feasibility in the marketplace. B. Low Power Mode: In addition to meeting the 24-hour energy consumption requirements in Section 3A, qualifying models shall come equipped with hard wired controls and/or software capable of automatically placing the machine into a low power mode during periods of extended inactivity while still connected to its power source to facilitate the saving of additional energy, where appropriate. The machine shall be capable of operating in each of the low power mode states described below: 1. Lighting low power state - lights off for an extended period of time. 2. Refrigeration low power state - the average beverage temperature is allowed to rise above 40°F for an extended period of time. 3. Whole machine low power state - the lights are off and the refrigeration operates in its low power state. In addition, the machine shall be capable of automatically returning itself back to its normal operating conditions at the conclusion of the inactivity period. The low power mode-related controls/software shall be capable of on-site adjustments by the vending operator or machine owner. Note: EPA's goal in including these low power mode requirements is to ensure that existing machine software capabilities are available and may be used to their fullest potential based on the individual requirements of the host site. However, machines that are vending temperature sensitive product, such as milk, must not have the refrigeration low power state enabled on site by the vending operator or machine owner due to the risk of product spoilage. 4) Test Criteria: Manufacturers are required to perform tests, according to the requirements included in this Version 1.0 specification, then submit qualifying model information to EPA for approval. 3 The energy consumption equation is based on CAN/CSA C804-96 Energy Performance of Vending Machines (for Machine Type A). ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines - Final Draft 4 ------- A. In performing these tests, partner agrees to measure a model's daily energy consumption according to ASHRAE Standard 32.1-1997R, Methods of Testing for Rating Vending Machines for Bottled, Canned, and Other Sealed Beverages, using the test conditions provided in Section 6 of the standard: 1. Machines designated as "Suitable for Outdoor Use" by UL must be tested at 90+2 °F (32.2+1 °C); 65+5% relative humidity; and 36+1 °F (2.2+0.5 °C) beverage temperature throughout the test. 2. Machines designated as "For Indoor Use Only" by UL must be tested at 75+2 °F (23.9+1 °C); 45+5% relative humidity; and 36+1 °F (2.2+0.5 °C) beverage temperature throughout the test. B. Test results must be reported to EPA using the Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine Qualifying Product Information (QPI) form. 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. A. Tier I - The first phase, Tier I, shall go into effect on February 1, 2004 and conclude on December 31, 2006. Upon signing the agreement, the Partner may begin to use the ENERGY STAR on qualifying product models and related marketing materials. Refer to the ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines at www.enenavstar.qov/partners. B. Tier II - The second phase of this specification, Tier II, shall commence on January 1, 2007. All products, including models originally qualified under Tier I, with a date of manufacture on or after January 1, 2007, must meet Tier II requirements in order to bear the ENERGY STAR on the product or in product literature. 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. In the event of a specification revision, please note that ENERGY STAR qualification is not automatically granted for the life of a 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. The date of manufacture is specific to each unit and is the date by which a unit is considered to be completely assembled. ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines - Final Draft ------- |