Oct. 3, 2006: Energy Star Label Now Available for Rebuilt Refrigerated Vending Machines
WASHINGTON - The Energy Star label for refrigerated vending machines is now available for the thousands of machines rebuilt and re-installed with more efficient components, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The new Energy Star specification is expected to save end users more than $2 million in the first year alone.
Initially, Energy Star qualified rebuilt machines will potentially be an average of 40 percent more efficient than conventional models, the EPA said. Each machine can save end users an average of 1,600 kWh and $130 a year on their utility bill. On July 1, 2007, when more stringent Energy Star requirements become effective, Energy Star qualified rebuilt vending machines will potentially be 50 percent more efficient than conventional models and savings can increase to 1,900 kWh and $150 a year per machine.