Commercial Dishwashers Purchasing & Procurement

What ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources does EPA offer?

ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources include lists of qualifying products, key product criteria, drop-in procurement language and savings calculators. Organizations can use these resources to facilitate the procurement of energy- and water-efficient ENERGY STAR products and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.

Savings Calculator

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Sample Procurement Language

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The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:

The Vendor Must:
Provide commercial dishwashers that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy and water efficiency as outlined below. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.

Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Dishwashers — Effective October 11, 2007
Machine Type High Temp Efficiency Requirements Low Temp Efficiency Requirements
Idle Energy Rate* Water Consumption Idle Energy Rate* Water Consumption
Under Counter <= 0.90 kW <= 1.00 gal/rack <= 0.5 kW <= 1.70 gal/rack
Stationary Single Tank Door** <= 1.0 kW <= 0.950 gal/rack <= 0.6 kW <= 1.18 gal/rack
Single Tank Conveyor <= 2.0 kW <= 0.700 gal/rack <= 1.6 kW <= 0.790 gal/rack
Multiple Tank Conveyor <= 2.6 kW <= 0.540 gal/rack <= 2.0 kW <= 0.540 gal/rack
*Idle energy rate as measured with door closed and rounded to 2 significant digits.
** Includes pot, pan, and utensil machines.