Commercial Dishwashers Specification Version 1.1

EPA has finalized the ENERGY STAR commercial dishwasher specification. As such, the comment period is now closed. The ENERGY STAR commercial dishwasher specification went into effect on October 11, 2007 in conjunction with the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers' show. Manufacturers interested in joining ENERGY STAR should visit the Manufacturers page. Partners and other interested parties with questions about ENERGY STAR for commercial dishwashers can contact manufacturers directly or speak with your food equipment supplier.

Final ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Specification

Summary of Rationale for the Commercial Dishwasher Specification (PDF, 91 KB)
Final Commercial Dishwasher Specification, Cover Memo (PDF, 51 KB)
Final Commercial Dishwasher Specification (PDF, 102 KB)
Final Commercial Dishwasher QPI Form (PDF, 81 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions About Marketing ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers (PDF, 72 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Final Draft Specification

Hobart Comments (PDF, 12 KB)
Insinger Comments (PDF, 18 KB)
Miele Comments (PDF, 9 KB)
Steering Committee for Water Efficient Products (PDF, 33 KB)

Final Draft ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Specification

Final Draft Commercial Dishwasher Specification, Cover Memo (PDF, 46 KB)
Final Draft Commercial Dishwasher Specification (PDF, 116 KB)

Commercial Dishwasher Stakeholder Meeting at National Restaurant Association Show, May 2007

EPA met with stakeholders to discuss proposed requirements of the Draft 2 specification at an industry stakeholder meeting on Monday, May 21, 2007 in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago, IL. Relevant meeting materials are provided below.

Commercial Dishwasher Draft 2 Comment Response Document (PDF, 79 KB)
Idle Energy Data Single Tank Conveyor Machines (PDF, 36 KB)
Idle Energy Data Multiple Tank Conveyor Machines (PDF, 25 KB)
Idle Energy Data Undercounter Machines (PDF, 42 KB)
Idle Energy Data Stationary Rack Door Type Machines (PDF, 51 KB)
ENERGY STAR Marketing Presentation (PPT, 2.7 MB)
NRA Stakeholder Meeting Notes (PDF, 38 KB)
NRA Stakeholder Meeting Attendee List (PDF, 36 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Draft 2 Commercial Dishwasher Specification

American Dish Service Comments (PDF, 21 KB)
American Dish Service Comments 2 (PDF, 13 KB)
Austin Water Utility Comments (PDF, 63 KB)
Champion Comments (PDF, 19 KB)
Champion Comments 2 (PDF, 17 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 87 KB)
East Bay Municipal Utility District Comments (PDF, 16 KB)
Ecolab Comments (PDF, 88 KB)
Hobart Comments (PDF, 30 KB)
Insinger Machine Comments (PDF, 12 KB)
Meiko USA Comments (PDF, 22 KB)
Steering Committee for Water Efficient Products Comments (PDF, 30 KB)

Draft 2 ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Specification

Draft 2 Commercial Dishwashers Specification, Cover Memo (PDF, 45 KB)
Draft 2 Commercial Dishwasher Specification (PDF, 108 KB)

Idle Energy Test Method Review and Data Collection

EPA Memo to Stakeholders, October 4, 2006 (PDF, 56 KB)
Idle Energy Data Collection Sheet (EXCEL, 29 KB)
Notes from October 17, 2006 Conference Call with Manufacturers (PDF, 52 KB)
Conference Call Participant List (EXCEL, 17 KB)

Commercial Dishwasher Stakeholders Meeting at National Restaurant Association Show, May 2006

EPA met with stakeholders to discuss proposed requirements of the Draft 1 specification at an industry stakeholder meeting on Monday, May 22, 2006 in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago, IL. Provided below are an agenda, presentations, and other meeting documents.

NRA Meeting Agenda, Chicago, IL, May 22, 2006 (PDF, 62 KB)
ENERGY STAR 101 Presentation (PDF, 869 KB)
Draft 1 Commercial Dishwasher Specification Requirements Presentation (PDF, 75 KB)
NRA Stakeholder Meeting Notes (PDF, 51 KB)
NRA Stakeholder Meeting Attendee List (PDF, 41 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Draft 1 Commercial Dishwasher Specification

American Dish Service Comments (PDF, 20 KB)
Auto-Chlor Comments (PDF, 26 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 123 KB)
Champion Comments (PDF, 13 KB)
Hobart Comments (PDF, 32 KB)
Insinger Comments (PDF, 15 KB)
Steering Committee for Water Efficient Products Comments (PDF, 95 KB)

Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Specification

After collecting and analyzing data on current commercial dishwasher models, EPA has introduced a Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Commercial Dishwashers Specification for stakeholder consideration. Please reference the following documents for additional information.

Draft 1 Commercial Dishwasher Specification, Cover Memo (PDF, 36 KB)
Draft 1 Commercial Dishwasher Specification (PDF, 89 KB)

EPA Memorandum, February 17, 2005

Memorandum on EPA's Intentions Regarding Commercial Dishwashers (PDF, 38 KB)

Applicable Specifications: 
Commercial Food Service Equipment: Commercial Dishwashers (PDF, 102 KB)