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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Commercial Steam Cookers
Partner Commitments
DRAFT 2
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified commercial steam cookers. 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 steam cookers and
specifying the testing criteria for commercial steam cookers. 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 steam cooker model within one year of
activating the commercial steam cookers 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 steam cookers. 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;
Note: The ENERGY STAR label is well known by consumers and purchasers as the symbol for
energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR logo should be placed in an area of high visibility,
preferably on front of the product, so that the purchaser and end user can see that by purchasing
and using an ENERGY STAR qualified commercial steam cooker, they are helping to reduce air
pollution and greenhouse gases through energy efficiency. During the ENERGY STAR
Commercial Steamer Industry Meeting on May 20, 2003, EPA received a positive response from
individual manufacturers regarding the proposed placement of the ENERGY STAR label directly
on the front/inside of the equipment.
provide to EPA, on an annual basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualifying commercial
steam cooker models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified
commercial steam cooker 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 steam cookers 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
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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;
notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for commercial steam
cookers within 30 days.
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 commercial steam cooker
shipment 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.
Some manufacturers expressed concern with sharing shipment data with EPA. To help ensure
the confidentiality of this data, EPA will enlist the assistance of an outside source (i.e.,
contractor) to collect and house the data. Such entities outside of government jurisdiction are
not directly accessible through the FOIA process.
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.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
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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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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Commercial Steam Cookers
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Eligibility Criteria
DRAFT 2
Below is the DRAFT 2 product specification (Version 1.0) for ENERGY STAR qualified commercial steam
cookers. 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 steam cooker and other terms as relevant to
ENERGY STAR.
A.	Steam Cooker: Also referred to as a "compartment steamer," a device with one or more food
steaming compartments in which the energy in the steam is transferred to the food by direct
contact. Models may include countertop models, wall-mounted models and floor-models mounted
on a stand, pedestal or cabinet-style base.
B.	Cooking Energy Efficiency: The quantity of energy input to the food products; expressed as a
percentage of the quantity of energy input to the appliance during the heavy-, medium-, and light-
load tests. For purposes of this specification, heavy-load will be used as a measurement of
energy efficiency.
C.	Heavy (Potato') Load Cooking: The manufacturer's stated capacity of 12 by 20 by 2/4 inch (300 by
500 by 65 mm) perforated hotel pans each filled with 8.0 ± 0.2 lb (3.6 ± 0.1 kg) of fresh, whole, US
No. 1, size B, red potatoes.
D.	Idle Energy Rate: The rate of appliance energy consumption while it is maintaining or holding at a
stabilized operating condition or temperature.
Note: It is EPA's understanding that although pressureless and pressure steamers are used in
different applications, they are tested according to the same procedure and have similar cooking
energy efficiencies. During the ENERGY STAR Commercial Steamer Industry Meeting, a number
of manufacturers voiced their support of including pressure cookers in the specification. As a
result, this Draft 2 specification now covers all commercial steam cookers (pressure and
pressureless technologies). Definitions specifically defining boiler-based, steam generated, and
connectionless steamers have been deleted and a general definition for Steam Cooker, based on
the current ASTM test procedure, has been added. EPA feels that the new steam cooker definition
now adequately covers all commercial steam cooker technologies, thus eliminating the need for
establishing and defining discrete sub-categories.
2) Qualifying Products: Any commercial steam cooker that meets the definition in Section 1A is eligible
for the ENERGY STAR. For purposes of this Version 1.0 specification, only 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-pan
capacity units may qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Note: It is EPA's understanding that there are units available in the marketplace that exceed the
maximum 6-pan capacity unit presented in Tables 1 and 2. However, it is also EPA's
understanding that the unit sizes included in this Draft 2 specification represent a large majority of
the steam cooker market and as units get larger, it becomes more difficult to compare idle rates
based on a 3-pan capacity reference. EPA will not delay the development of this specification to
undertake the additional research required to include larger unit sizes. However, based on
manufacturer interest and available testing data, EPA may consider units larger than 6-pan
capacities in future revisions to this specification.
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3) Energy-Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products: Only those products listed in Section 2
that meet the criteria presented in Table 1 or 2, below, may qualify as ENERGY STAR:
Table 1: Energy Efficiency Reguirements for Electric Steam Cookers
Pan Capacity
Cooking Energy
Efficiency*
Idle Rate (kW)
3-pan
50%
400
4-pan
50%
530
5-pan
50%
670
6-pan
50%
800

Table 2: Energy Efficiency Reguirements for Gas Steam Cookers
Pan Capacity
Cooking Energy
Efficiency*
Idle Rate (Btu/h)
3-pan
38%
6,250
4-pan
38%
8,350
5-pan
38%
10,400
6-pan
38%
12,500
"Cooking Energy Efficiency is based on heavy load (potato) cooking capacity.
Note: The primary objective of ENERGY STAR is to recognize the most energy-efficient products
in the market through the use of the ENERGY STAR label. In developing a specification, EPA
considers the following criteria:
•	Significant energy savings can be realized on a national basis
•	Product performance can be maintained or enhanced with increased efficiency
•	Purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency within a reasonable
period of time
•	Energy efficiency can be achieved with several technology options; at least one of which is
non-proprietary
•	Product energy consumption and performance can be measured and verified with testing
•	Labeling would effectively differentiate products and be visible for purchasers
It is not EPA's intention to design a specification that will allow every model to qualify as ENERGY
STAR. Based on preliminary data provided by the Food Service Technology Center (FSTC), It is
estimated that the specification level for electric steam cookers captures approximately 25% of the
installed base. Conversely, there are limited data points available for gas steam cookers, thereby
making it difficult to determine the feasibility of the proposed performance requirements. However,
based on manufacturer feedback provided during the ENERGY STAR Commercial Steamer
Industry Meeting, the performance levels provided in the Draft 1 specification are appropriate for
gas steam cookers.
Manufacturers expressed some concern with using the normalization equation presented in the
Draft 1 specification to compare units based on a 3-pan idle rate. It was suggested to EPA that a
simple table be developed that outlines the specific idle rate requirements for 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-pan
models to avoid any confusion. EPA proposes specific idle rates for 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-pan units in
Tables 1 and 2, above. Manufacturers are encouraged to provide feedback on whether or not
these levels are appropriate for each unit size listed.
4) Test Criteria: Manufacturers are required to perform tests and self-certify those product models that
meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines. The test results must be reported to EPA using the Commercial
Steam Cookers Qualifying Product Information (QPI) Form.
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In performing these tests, partner agrees to measure a model's energy-efficiency using the ASTM
Standard F1484-99, Test Method for the Performance of Steam Cookers.
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
Steam Cookers is effective August 1, 2003.
Note: During the ENERGY STAR Commercial Steamer Industry Meeting, manufacturers agreed
that the NAFEM Show in September, 2003 would be an appropriate venue to announce an
ENERGY STAR Specification for Commercial Steam Cookers. To prepare for this event, EPA is
proposing an effective date of August 1, 2003 to allow manufacturers time to test, report, and label
ENERGY STAR qualifying products. Manufacturers are encouraged to provide feedback as to
whether or not this is enough time to qualify products and prepare for a NAFEM Show launch.
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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