ENERGY
Restaurants are the largest consumer of electricity in the commercial sector. The goal of this section is to encourage foodservice facilities to move toward the goal of becoming carbon-neutral and using only sustainable sources of energy. This is achieved through using more energy-efficient equipment, offsetting energy usage, and generating on-site renewable clean sources of energy.
Points listed below are based on 100% of the items in the restaurant meeting the criteria. Points will be assigned based on the % of items in the restaurant that meet the criteria.
For
lighting, points will be assigned based on the % of fixtures throughout the
restaurant that meet the criteria.
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Points |
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HEATING, COOLING,
VENTILATION |
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Programmable
thermostat |
3 |
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Energy
Star furnace |
3.75 |
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Energy
Star Exhaust Fan |
3.75 |
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No
air conditioner |
10.5 |
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CEE
Tier I air conditioner |
3.75 |
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CEE
Tier II air conditioner |
4.5 |
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CEE
Tier III air conditioner |
5.25 |
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Energy
Star ceiling fan |
3.75 |
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Energy
Star qualified windows |
3.75 |
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Underground
parking |
3.75 |
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Open-grid
pavement system for parking lot area |
3.75 |
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EnergyStar-compliant, high reflectance roofing
material on roof surface (min emisssivity of 0.9) |
3.75 |
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Window
film that blocks solar heat |
3.75 |
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Shading
of nonroof impervious surfaces |
3.75 |
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Light-colored
/ reflective materials on nonroof impervious
surfaces |
3.75 |
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Heat
recovery system |
3.75 |
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Energy
management system
|
3 |
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Fresh
air heat exchanger |
3.75 |
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The
following five items apply to StartUp or Renovation
Clients only: |
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Insulation
- meet recommended R-value for restaurantŐs zip code |
3.75 |
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Insulation
- exceed recommended R-value for restaurantŐs zip code |
5.25 |
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Duct
sealing |
3.75 |
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Radiant
barrier insulation |
3.75 |
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Weatherstripping |
3.75 |
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WATER HEATING |
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Insulation
- tanks and pipes |
7.5 |
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Tankless units |
8.25 |
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High
efficiency water heater =90+% thermal efficiency |
9.75 |
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Low
flow pre-rinse spray valves, flow rate < 1.28 gpm |
6 |
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Flow rate of handwashing sinks
(Kitchen & Restroom) = 0.5 gallons per minute |
3 |
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Flow rate of handwashing sinks
(Kitchen & Restroom) = 1.0 gallons per minute |
2 |
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Flow rate of non-fill prep sinks = 1.5 gallons per minute |
1 |
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EnergyStar qualified dishwasher |
7.5 |
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Energy
management system |
3 |
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Heat
recovery system |
9 |
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MISC. |
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High
efficiency hand dryer that uses < 1500W and has a drying time < 15
seconds |
7.5 |
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Energy
Star qualified television |
3 |
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Equipment
timers |
3 |
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LIGHTING : |
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LED
(% of total lamps) |
18 |
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CFLs (% of total lamps) |
7.5 |
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Energy
saving halogen lamps (% of total lamps) |
3.75 |
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High
efficiency T8s and T5s (% of total lamps) |
3.75 |
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Night
sensor for all lights used at night |
2.25 |
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Occupancy
sensors - restrooms |
2.25 |
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Occupancy
sensors - storage closets |
2.25 |
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Occupancy
sensors - walk-in |
2.25 |
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Occupancy
sensors - office |
2.25 |
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Photocell
/ daylight sensors - dining room |
2.25 |
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Photocell
/ daylight sensors - kitchen and office space |
2.25 |
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Lighting
timers |
2.25 |
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KITCHEN EQUIPMENT -
COOKING |
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Fully
Insulated Food Warmer |
2.25 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Holding Cabinet |
7.5 |
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CEE
Tier 2 Holding Cabinet |
11.25 |
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Boilerless / Connectionless Steamer |
8 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Steamer |
11.25 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Fryer |
11.25 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Convection Oven |
11.25 |
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Infrared
Charbroiler |
2.25 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Griddle |
7.5 |
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Grill
Maintenance within 12 months, where the grates were thoroughly cleaned |
2.25 |
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The
following three pieces of equipment must qualify for a utility rebate as
determined by the Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) |
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Rebate
Qualified Combination Oven |
11.25 |
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Rebate
Qualified Conveyor Oven |
11.25 |
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Rebate
Qualified Rack Oven |
11.25 |
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NOTE:
Any items not listed here will be addressed by GRA
Consultants on a case-by-case basis. |
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KITCHEN EQUIPMENT -
REFRIGERATION |
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EnergyStar Solid Door Reach-In Refrigerator |
6 |
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Energy
Star Glass Door Reach-In Refrigerator |
6 |
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Energy
Star Solid Door Reach-In Freezer |
6 |
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Energy
Star Glass Door Reach-In Freezer |
6 |
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Energy
Star / CEE Tier 2 Ice Machine |
7.5 |
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CEE
Tier 3 Ice Machine |
11.25 |
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Walk-In
Refrigerator with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) |
2.25 |
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Walk-In
Refrigerator with Strip Curtains |
2.25 |
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Replace
Gaskets on Walk-In Refrigerator in the past 12 months |
2.25 |
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Merchandiser
with T8 Lights and Night Curtain |
2.25 |
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NOTE:
Any items not listed here will be addressed by GRA
Consultants on a case-by-case basis. |
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT |
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Energy
Star Qualified Cordless Phone |
0.75 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Computer |
0.75 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Monitors |
0.75 |
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Smart
Strip Power Strip |
0.75 |
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Energy
Star Qualified Copier, Fax, Scanner & Printer |
1.5 |
GREEN ENERGY
Points for on-site renewable energy (solar panels, wind turbine,
geothermal, solar water heater, solar exhaust) will be assigned based on the %
of total points possible in this category (energy), which is 304.
For
example, if 3% of restaurantŐs total energy comes from on-site renewable
sources, then the restaurant will receive .03*304 = 9.12 points.
Points for purchasing Green-e certified renewable
energy credits (RECs) will be assigned based on
the % of total points possible for RECs, which is 20.
For
example, if the restaurant purchases or offset 50% of restaurantŐs total energy
from RECs, then the restaurant will receive 50%*20 =
10 points