The Energy Star Symbol can help you identify energy efficient equipment. It is the government-backed symbol for the efficient use of energy, created to help buyers make purchasing choices that save money and are protect the environment by identifying products that efficiently utilize energy and promote resourceful practices for energy use.
The Energy Star label was established for two reasons:
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions as well as other pollutants that are caused by the wasteful use of energy.
Promote the purchase of energy efficient goods by making it easier for consumers to identify those products. The goods that are given the energy star symbol offer end users savings on their utility expenses, yet do not require a loss of performance and features.
It is important to know that Energy Star approval can change. You can visit www.energystar.gov to see the latest updates and information on Energy Star approved equipment before making a purchasing decision. There are nine categories of commercial foodservice equipment that can earn Energy Star approval. These include:
• Flight Type Dishwashers
• Fryers
• Griddles
• Hot Food Holding Cabinets
• Ice Makers
• Convection Ovens
• Combination Ovens
• Refrigerators and Freezers
• Steam Cookers
There is also a Commercial Food Service(CFS) Equipment Rebate Incentive Finder that operators can use to research energy efficiency program sponsor’s rebates for purchases of Energy Star® qualified CFS equipment. The site; www.energystar.gov/rebate-finder, is easy to navigate and users interested in finding available rebates can search by equipment type. For a more targeted search result on available rebates, a zip code can be entered to provide rebates that are offered within a certain location.
