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CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances

Energy STAR Qualified Equipment for a Grocery Store?

I am working on the LEED documentation on a grocery store project and we are more towards the beginning of the project still. I just recieved all of the equipment information from the designers and I am realizing that I have no idea if the stuff is Energy STAR qualified or not. I looked on estar's website and I see they have various categories of commercial food service equipment. Unfortunately, from what I can tell all of this equipment seems to be more for resturaunts and not a grocery store. For example, all of the commercial rifrigerators or freezers are smaller (1) or (2) door pieces of equipment. If I am trying to compare a (5) door freezer how does that work? Who can I contact to find out if this equipment even qualifies for labeling? Thus far I have spoken to the rep at the equipment agency the owner wants to use and he doesn't think the equipment should count for the calculations, but I need to know for sure because the rated power on these pieces of equipment significantly outwieghs any other appliances or office equipment they are planning to use. Any thoughts? If you need more info please let me know and I will try to provide it.

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Fri, 12/16/2011 - 22:37

Kory, You are right that most of the Energy Star commercial refrigeration equipment is for restaurant and food service use. I would contact Energy Star directly to see if they can give you more information. Here is the link to the contact page: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=contact.ct_index

Tue, 05/15/2012 - 06:51

There is a reason behind the commercial usage of energy Star commercial refrigeration equipment that it is long lasting and it can keep the things at certain temperature. These benefits make this very attractive. I always purchase my appliances from Sears through http://www.ezcouponsearch.com/Sears-Coupons_cm_2183.aspx

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 23:49

I'm also working on a grocery store project. If you still have questions regarding the eligibility of certain pieces of equipment in your store, contacting the guys at Fisher Nickel will be time very well spent on this effort. They are incredibly helpful & knowledgeable about the applicability of Energy Star to various types of commercial kitchen appliances. fishnick.com

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