New Energy Star Specifications for Commercial Dishwashers and Ice Machines

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized new Energy Star specifications for commercial dishwashers and ice machines. Starting on October 11, 2007, manufacturers will be able to qualify their dishwashers for the Energy Star label; the specification for ice machines will not take effect until January 1, 2008. According to Gwen Dobbs with ICF International, a contractor working with EPA on the specifications, about 25% of models currently on the market should qualify for the Energy Star label. More information is at www.energystar.gov; search for “commercial dishwashers” or “ice machines.”