U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program – Energy-Efficient Products
Model Contract Language for Air-Cooled Chillers
In accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Section 23, and Presidential Executive Order 13123 the vendor shall provide air-cooled chillers 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.
| Performance Requirements for Air-Cooled Chillers – Effective 11/2003 |
| Part Load Optimized Chillers |
| Compressor Type and Capacity |
Recommended IPLV (kW/ton) |
| Scroll (30 to 60 ton) |
0.86 kW/ton or less |
| Reciprocating (30 to 150 ton) |
0.90 kW/ton or less |
| Screw (70 to 200 ton) |
0.98 kW/ton or less |
| Full Load Optimized Chillers |
| Compressor Type and Capacity |
Recommended Full Load |
| Scroll (30 to 60 ton) |
1.23 kW/ton or less |
| Reciprocating (30 to 150 ton) |
1.23 kW/ton or less |
| Screw (70 to 200 ton) |
1.23 kW/ton or less |
This language is available for download (MS DOC 34 KB).
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