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States are Turning the Voluntary Energy Star Program into a De Facto Standard With Congress divided and unable to agree on many kinds of legislation, environmental groups have shifted their strategy to imposing new regulations and energy standards at the state level. In some cases, this is leading to a patchwork of stricter requirements that foodservice equipment and supplies dealers and manufacturers are forced to navigate. The most recent regulatory trend in commercial products is aligning state energy and water consumption requirements with Energy Star standards. This effectively turns the voluntary Energy Star program, a symbol of government-verified energy efficiency, into a mandatory minimum standard for commercial foodservice equipment in many parts of the country. To date, 14 states and Washington D.C. have approved new standards that match various levels of Energy Star requirements. The latest state to do so is New York, which updated its new appliance standards as part of a revision to its building codes in 2022. The new law impacts what products can be legally sold, rented, leased and installed in the Empire State and the affected equipment includes commercial dishwashers, fryers, hot holding cabinets, ovens, and steam cookers. Equipment manufactured after June 26, 2023, that does not meet Energy Star V2.0 standards (V2.2 for ovens and V1.2 for steam cookers) is now prohibited in the state. However, equipment produced before that date is still allowed, meaning that existing dealer inventory should not be impacted. A spokesperson from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the agency enforcing the codes, said the decision to adopt Energy Star standards was made to keep New York current with similar moves in other states. “New York State standards align with other states that promulgated minimum efficiency standards for products and appliances not pre-empted by the federal government,” the spokesperson said. The tendency for states to follow each other in adopting these kinds of regulations is no surprise to Charlie Souhrada, CFSP, vice president, regulatory and technical affairs, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM). Souhrada has been following the effort to turn Energy Star into a de facto requirement at the state level for several years. In 2019, he was among the group of business advocates who argued before Colorado’s legislature against a bill that required commercial dishwashers, fryers and steam cookers to meet Energy Star requirements. Read the full article in News & Views: https://ow.ly/4cws50QcBIt

The DOE's proactive approach in setting efficiency standards underscores the importance of collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals. While the DOE involves itself in setting standards for electrical loads, such as cooking products, there seems to be a slower response in addressing regulations for portable electricity generators. Let’s reflect on the broader context of energy efficiency and generation, especially considering innovative products like GismoPower's MEGA. The MEGA offering a versatile, grid-tied, renewable energy solution, particularly beneficial for moderate income brackets and small businesses. We have received a Ph II $1.3M SBIR DOE grant to establish a standard for plug in electricity generating appliances.  Europe has had Balcony Solar, for example, for a number of years while the USA doesn’t even have any standard at all.  Given the DOE's commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy, why delay setting standards or guidelines for portable electricity generators that contribute to energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption and grid stability? Answer, anybody? Danger. of course...to the utilities' profits.

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Another interesting read from edie - in order to decarbonise the hospitality industry must consider moving away from 'cooking on gas' (despite the popularity of the phrase for pre-shift briefings). This is going to require investment in kitchen equipment and an increased reliance on electricity which in turn leads to exposure to the risk of volatile prices....another tick in the box for onsite renewables.

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Welcome to 2024, and welcome to new ways to save money and energy with SCIS Smart Savers! We’re saving energy in the kitchen today. Have you invested in a slow cooker yet? Not only are they a great way to cook succulent meals, but they’re also very energy-efficient. In fact, you can cook a whole meal for the cost of powering a lightbulb. Another great money-saving tip is to cook your meals in large batches and store them in the freezer for the week. If you’re spending energy to heat your appliances, you might as well get your money’s worth, right? This tip won’t just save you money, but time as well. We think it could make for a good New Year’s resolution! Stay tuned for more bill-busting tips :) #energysaving #costofliving #advice https://scisltd.co.uk/

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