U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Energy Management Program – Energy-Efficient Products
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 |
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