Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines Final Rule Technical Support Document

This report provides the technical analysis and results in support of the information presented in the final rule for refrigerated beverage vending machines.

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Title Page (PDF 14 KB)
Abbreviations and Acronyms (PDF 16 KB)

Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF 72 KB)
Chapter 2: Analytical Framework (PDF 160 KB)
Chapter 3: Market and Technology Assessment (PDF 380 KB)
Chapter 4: Screening Analysis (PDF 52 KB)
Chapter 5: Engineering Analysis (PDF 392 KB)
Chapter 6: Markups for Equipment Price Determination (PDF 100 KB)
Chapter 7: Energy Use Characterization (PDF 516 KB)
Chapter 8: Life-Cycle Cost and Payback Period Analysis (PDF 332 KB)
Chapter 9: Trial Standard Levels (PDF 88 KB)
Chapter 10: Shipments Analysis (PDF 132 KB)
Chapter 11: National Impact Analysis (PDF 220 KB)
Chapter 12: Life-Cycle Cost Sub-Group Analysis (PDF 72 KB)
Chapter 13: Manufacturer Impact Analysis (PDF 920 KB)
Chapter 14: Utility Impact Analysis (PDF 324 KB)
Chapter 15: Net National Employment Impact Analysis (PDF 44 KB)
Chapter 16: Environmental Impact Analysis (PDF 172 KB)
Chapter 17: Regulatory Impact Analysis (PDF 64 KB)

Appendices

Appendix A: Instructions for Using the Engineering Analysis Spreadsheet (PDF 228 KB)
Appendix B: Engineering Data (PDF 72 KB)
Appendix C: Detailed Data for Equipment Price Markups (PDF 40 KB)
Appendix D: Typical Meteorological Year (TMY2) Assignments (PDF 1.1 MB)
Appendix E: User Instruction for Life-Cycle Cost Spreadsheet (PDF 48 KB)
Appendix F: Detailed Life-Cycle Cost Output (PDF 2.5 MB)
Appendix G: User Instructions for NIA Spreadsheets (PDF 68 KB)
Appendix H: Detailed National Energy Savings and National Net Present Value Output (PDF 408 KB)
Appendix I: Estimation of Marginal Heat Rates and Site to Source Conversion Factors (PDF 160 KB)
Appendix J: Manufacturer Impact Analysis Interview Guide and Government Regulatory Input Model (PDF 336 KB)
Appendix K: Estimation of Utility and Environmental Results from NEMS-BT Output (PDF 116 KB)

Contact Information

Charles Llenza
Project Manager
(202) 586-2192

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