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Model Contract Language for Ice Machines

In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Section 23, and Presidential Executive Order 13123 the vendor shall provide ice machines that meet or exceed the latest Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) energy-efficiency purchasing specifications. Refer to the FEMP Web site at www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement/ to obtain proper sizing and cost-effectiveness data, operating tips and other important information.

Energy Efficiency Requirements for Commercial Ice Machines – Effective 11/2000
Condenser Type Ice Harvest Rate
(lbs./24 hours)
Energy Consumption
(per 100 lbs.of ice)
Ice-Making Head
Air-Cooled 101 to 200 9.4 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 201 to 300 8.5 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 301 to 400 7.2 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 401 to 500 6.1 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 501 to 1,000 5.8 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 1,001 to 1,500 5.5 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 201 to 300 6.7 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 301 to 500 5.5 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 501 to 1,000 4.6 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 1,001 to 1,500 4.3 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 1,501 or more 4.0 kWh or less
Self-Contained
Air-Cooled 101 to 200 9.7 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 201 to 300 6.8 kWh or less
Water-Cooled 301 to 400 7.3 kWh or less
Remote Condensing
Air-Cooled 301 to 400 7.9 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 401 to 500 6.1 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 501 to 1,000 5.4 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 1,001 to 1,500 4.5 kWh or less
Air-Cooled 1,501 or more 4.4 kWh or less

This language is available for download (MS DOC 68 KB).