Commercial Griddles Specification Version 1.0

The Version 1.0 ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Commercial Griddles were finalized on May 8, 2009 and became effective immediately. As such, the comment period is now closed. Partners and other interested parties with questions may contact Christopher Kent, EPA, at Kent.Christopher@epa.gov. Manufacturers interested in joining ENERGY STAR should visit the Manufacturers page. Partners and other interested parties with questions about ENERGY STAR for Commercial Griddles can contact manufacturers directly or speak with your food equipment supplier.

Final ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification

Summary of Rationale for the Commercial Griddle Specification (PDF, 198 KB)
Final ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification (PDF, 104 KB)
EPA Memo (PDF, 53 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Final Draft Specification

Accutemp Comments (PDF, 32 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 94 KB)

Final Draft ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification

EPA Commercial Griddle Memo (PDF, 56 KB)
Final Draft ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification (PDF, 104 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Draft 2 Specification

Accutemp Comments (PDF, 38 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 103 KB)
Taylor Comments (PDF, 9 KB)
Vulcan-Hart Comments (PDF, 110 KB)

Draft 2 ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification

Draft 2 ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification (PDF, 120 KB)
EPA Draft 2 Memo (PDF, 53 KB)
Draft 2 Gas Griddle Data Analysis (PDF, 72 KB)
Idle and Production Capacity Analysis (PDF, 46 KB)
Double-Sided Griddle Idle Comparison (PDF, 62 KB)

Commercial Griddle Stakeholder Meeting - February 4, 2009

EPA hosted a stakeholder meeting prior to the North American Association for Foodservice Manufacturers (NAFEM) Show to discuss comments received on the Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Specification for Commercial Griddles and present a revised proposal for a Draft 2 version.

Commercial Griddles Discussion Notes (PDF, 75 KB)
Attendee List (PDF, 25 KB)
Accutemp (PDF, 40 KB)
Taylor Company (PDF, 76 KB)
Vulcan-Hart (PDF, 142 KB)

Commercial Griddles Stakeholder Meeting - October 7, 2008

EPA held an online stakeholder meeting to discuss EPA's latest proposal for the Draft 1 commercial griddles specification on Thursday October 7, 2008. Meeting documents are posted below.

ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddles Draft 1 Discussion (PDF, 580 KB)
Commercial Griddles Discussion Notes (PDF, 41 KB)
Attendee List (PDF, 27 KB)
Notification: New Date for ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddles Webinar - October 7, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. EDT (PDF, 16 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Draft 1 Specification

Accutemp Comments (PDF, 11 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 107 KB)
Vulcan-Hart Comments (PDF, 18 KB)

Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification

Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Commercial Griddle Specification (PDF, 85 KB)
EPA Draft 1 Memo (PDF, 45 KB)
Draft 1 Electric Griddle Data Analysis (PDF, 14 KB)
Draft 1 Gas Griddle Data Analysis (PDF, 13 KB)

Other EPA Correspondence

EPA Update on Draft 1 Development, November 19, 2008 (PDF, 25 KB)
ENERGY STAR Announcement Letter, November 20, 2007 (PDF, 43 KB)

Applicable Specifications: 
Commercial Food Service Equipment: Commercial Griddles (PDF, 104 KB)