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Article: More efficient ice machines meet FEMP guidelines.(focus: Ice Machines, Freezers & Coolers)(Federal Energy Management Program)
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- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
- Article date:
- July 4, 2005
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Like most other commercial refrigeration equipment, ice machines are being scrutinized for potential energy efficiency improvements. In November 2000, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) included ice machines in its recommended purchases program. The federal government is the nation's largest consumer of appliances of all kinds. FEMP establishes specifications for purchases made by government logistic agencies.
The rest of the country is now following that lead.
In April 2005, the California Energy Commission (CEC) established new Appliance Efficiency Regulations. For California, these new regulations established requirements that mean 85 ...