WEp2 - ice-machine requirements - EnergyStar

My understanding is all Energy Star eligible ice machines need to be Energy Star Certified. There are likely models of ice machines that are too small (residential style?), or significantly innovative/customized that they are not eligible for an Energy Star certification. But those are outliers, if your project/application is typical, you'll need a certified version. The EPA keeps a list of certified products, plus this is worth a look https://www.energystar.gov/products/commercial_food_service_equipment/co...

Hi Jeff,

As Stewart says, yes they do. Unless they are relocated in which case the "new equipment" part doesn't apply. Or they are ice and water dispensers in which case they are not eligible for EnergyStar.

The ENERGY STAR standard is gallons of water per 100# ice AND the idle energy required as well. Both figures would be in the AHRI listings, IF the manufacturer lists there. Most commercial ice machine manufacturers do. The credit is aimed at hotels, hospitals, B&I in particular because their machines are non-foodservice like on floors, nursing stations, hotel guests. They run all the time so energy is important. Unless the machines are residential, or they are in a category that doesn't have a standard, like extruded tube ice found in stadiums, airline catering, etc., it needs to be ENERGY STAR. For the record, ice machines this guide is a category with very high compliance, so you'd almost have to try to find one that isn't. Due to recent refrigerant standards changing (this year) you will possibly see some drop off the list.

Michelle - you mention ice and water dispensers which are not eligible for Energy Star. Would those appliances be considered exempt from this requirement? 

Hi Marelle,

Yes, they are not eligible so they are exempt.