Qualifying Equipment
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Commercial food service equipment must meet minimum energy-efficiency specifications to qualify.
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To qualify for a discount instantly on electric equipment, the customer must receive electric service from either Ameren Illinois or ComEd®.
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To qualify for a discount for gas equipment, the customer must receive gas service from Ameren Illinois, Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas or North Shore Gas.
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Program criteria are subject to change.
Discounts
Discount amounts are per unit (fryer vat, broiler deck, steam compartment, etc.). Full amounts for a given model can be confirmed in the Qualified Products List below.
Qualifying Models
A full list of qualifying models and discount amounts can be seen in the Qualified Products List (QPL). This list can be sorted by manufacturer, model, and other criteria.
Minimum Energy Efficiency Specifications
Gas Equipment
SPECIFICATION – GAS EQUIPMENT
UNIT (U)
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Charbroilers (Underfired)
Charbroiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Broiler
Conveyor Broilers
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor belt width < 20-inches) must have a tested idle rate ≤ 40,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239.
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor belt width ≥ 20-inches and ≤ 26-inches) must have a tested idle energy rate of
≤ 60,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239.
Conveyor broiler models (conveyor belt width > 26-inches) must have a tested idle energy rate of ≤ 70,000 Btu/h utilizing ASTM Standard F2239 and must have a maximum input rate less than 80,000 Btu/h or a dual stage or modulating gas valve with a capability of throttling the input rate below 80,000 Btu/h.
Conveyor broiler must have a catalyst.
U: Broiler
Upright Broilers (Overfired)
Upright broiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Broiler Deck
Salamander Broilers (Overfired)
Salamander broiler must use infrared (IR) burners
U: Salamander
Fryers
ENERGY STAR-rated Standard Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate
≤ 9,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1361.
ENERGY STAR-rated Large Vat Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate
≤ 12,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F2144.
U: Fryer Vat
Pressure Fryers
Cooking Efficiency ≥ 40% and and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 9,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1964.
U: Fryer Vat
Griddles
ENERGY STAR-rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 38% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 2,650 Btu/h per square foot of cooking surface, using ASTM standard F1275 for standard griddles and ASTM standard F1605 for double-sided griddles.
U: Griddle
Combination Ovens
ENERGY STAR-rated with steam mode cooking efficiency
≥ 41%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 200P+6,511, and water consumption rate during cooking < 0.5 gal/pan; and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 57%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 140P+3,800, and water consumption rate during cooking < 0.4 gal/pan using ASTM standard F2861. P = number of steam pans (oven capacity).
U: Oven Cavity
Convection Ovens
ENERGY STAR-rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 49% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 9,500 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1496.
U: Oven Cavity
Conveyor Ovens
Cooking Efficiency ≥ 42% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 57,000 Btu/h, using ASTM standard F1817.
U: Oven Deck
Cooktops
Cooking Efficiency ≥ 43%, using ASTM standard F1521.
U: Hob
Double Rack Ovens
Baking Efficiency ≥ 56%, using ASTM standard F2093.
U: Oven
Rotisserie Ovens
Rotisserie must have a normalized maximum rated input of ≤ 2,200 Btu/rated chicken capacity as determined by the rated maximum input and rated 3-lb chicken capacity listed on the manufacturer's specification sheet.
U: Rotisserie Cavity
Pasta Cookers
Pasta Cooker must be new.
U: Tank
Steam Cookers
ENERGY STAR-rated with a cooking efficiency ≥ 38% and an idle energy rate meeting the ENERGY STAR specifications based on pan capacity, using ASTM standard F1484.
U: Steam Cooker
SANITATION
High Temperature Commercial Dishwashers
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR water consumption and idle energy rate for high-temperature sanitizing dishwashers. Dual-temperature machines must meet these criteria as well as the low-temperature machine criteria.
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Undercounter machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.86 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate of ≤ 0.35 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 0.30 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Stationary door-type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.89 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate of ≤ 0.35 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 0.55 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Single tank rack conveyor machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.70 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate of ≤ 0.36 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 1.20 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Multiple tank rack conveyor machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.54 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate ≤ 0.36 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 1.85 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
U: Dishwasher
Low Temperature Commercial Dishwashers
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR water consumption and idle energy rate for low-temperature sanitizing dishwashers. Dual-temperature machines must meet these criteria as well as the high-temperature machine criteria.
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Undercounter machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 1.19 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate
≤ 0.15 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 0.25 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Stationary door-type machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 1.18 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate
≤ 0.15 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 0.30 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Single tank rack conveyor machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.79 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate ≤ 0.16 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 0.85 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
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Multiple tank rack conveyor machines must have a tested water consumption of ≤ 0.54 gallons/rack, a washing energy rate ≤ 0.22 kWh/rack, and an idle energy rate of ≤ 1.00 kW per the ENERGY STAR test method.
U: Dishwasher
Pre-rinse Spray Valves
Pre-rinse spray valves must have a tested flow rate of < 0.75 gallons per minute (gpm) for models with a spray force ≤ 5.0 ozf, or a tested flow rate of ≤ 1.07 gpm for models with a spray force > 5.0 ozf & ≤ 8.0 ozf utilizing ASTM standard F2324.
U: Spray Valve
Dipper Wells
Qualifying dipper wells must have a water-efficient design that does not continuously run. Both basin-style dipper wells that recirculate water in the basin, and shower-style dipper wells that use a pressure switch when activated are eligible.
U: Dipper Well
Other
Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV)
Installation of new or retrofit controls that vary the ventilation based on cooking load. Control system must include: Temperature sensor in the hood exhaust collar and/or an optic or IR sensor in the hood reservoir; variable speed drive on the exhaust fan that will vary the rate of exhaust to what is needed; variable speed drive on the make-up air unit, or other modification to reduce make-up air equivalent to exhaust air reduction.
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Only applicable to kitchens/systems under 5,000 CFM of exhaust airflow
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U: Exhaust Fan Horsepower
On-Demand Package Sealers
Qualifying package sealer must be an on-demand machine replacing an always-on machine. The package sealer must utilize a mechanical or optical sensor to activate the largest heating element.
U: Package Sealer
Electric Equipment
SPECIFICATION – ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
UNIT (U)
COOKING EQUIPMENT
Fryers
ENERGY STAR-rated Standard Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 83% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate
≤ 800 W, using ASTM standard F1361.
ENERGY STAR-rated Large Vat Fryer with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 80% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate
≤ 1,100 W, using ASTM standard F2144.
U: Fryer Vat
Pressure Fryers
Cooking Efficiency ≥ 83% and and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 0.70 kW, using ASTM standard F1964.
U: Fryer Vat
Griddles
ENERGY STAR-rated with a Heavy Load Cooking Efficiency
≥ 70% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 320 W per square foot of cooking surface, using ASTM standard F1275 for standard griddles and ASTM standard F1605 for double-sided griddles.
U: Griddle
Hot Food Holding Cabinets
ENERGY STAR-rated half-size cabinets (< 13 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 21.5 W per cubic foot volume, using ASTM standard F2140.
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ENERGY STAR-rated full-size cabinets (between 13 and 28 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate (≤ 2V + 254) W, using ASTM standard F2140.
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ENERGY STAR-rated banquet-size cabinets (≥ 28 ft³) with an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ (3.8 V + 203.5) W, using ASTM standard F2140.
U: Cabinet
Combination Ovens
For full-size electric combination ovens 5-40 pan capacity, ENERGY STAR-rated with steam mode cooking efficiency ≥ 55%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 0.133P+0.64, and a water consumption rate during cooking < 0.5 gal/pan; and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 78%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 0.083P+0.35, and a water consumption rate < 0.4 gal/pan using ASTM standard F2861. P = number of steam pans (oven capacity).
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For full-size electric combination ovens 3-4 pan capacity or 2/3-size electric combination ovens with 3-5 pan capacity, ENERGY STAR-rated with steam mode cooking efficiency ≥ 51%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 0.60P, and a water consumption rate during cooking < 0.5 gal/pan; and convection mode cooking efficiency ≥ 70%, idle energy consumption rate ≤ 0.05P+0.55, and a water consumption rate < 0.4 gal/pan using ASTM standard F2861. P = number of steam pans (oven capacity).
U: Oven Cavity
Convection Ovens
ENERGY STAR-rated full-size (≥ 5 pans) ovens with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 76% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 1.40 kW, using ASTM standard F1496.
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ENERGY STAR-rated full-size (< 5 pans) ovens with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 76% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate ≤ 1.00 kW, using ASTM standard F1496.
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ENERGY STAR-rated half-size ovens with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 71% and an Idle Energy Consumption Rate
≤ 1.00 kW, using ASTM standard F1496.
U: Oven Cavity
Induction Cooktops
Cooking Efficiency ≥ 80%, using ASTM standard F1521.
U: Hob
Deck Ovens
​Electric deck ovens must have a tested heavy load cooking energy efficiency of ≥ 60% and an idle energy rate ≤ 1,300 W, using ASTM standard F1965.
U: Oven Deck
Steam Cookers
ENERGY STAR-rated with a Cooking Efficiency ≥ 50% and an idle energy rate meeting the ENERGY STAR specifications based on pan capacity, using ASTM standard F1484.
U: Steam Cooker
REFRIGERATION
Solid-Door Refrigerators
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V5.0 specifications, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: ≥ 50 cubic ft
Glass-Door Refrigerators
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V5.0 specifications, using ASHRAE standard 72.
U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: ≥ 50 cubic ft
Solid-Door Freezers
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V5.0 specifications, using ASHRAE standard 72.
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U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: ≥ 50 cubic ft
Glass-Door Freezers
Refrigeration system must be built in (packaged); model must meet ENERGY STAR V5.0 specifications, using ASHRAE standard 72.
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U: <15 cubic ft
U: 15-29.9 cubic ft
U: 30-49.9 cubic ft
U: ≥ 50 cubic ft
Q-Sync® Motors for Walk-in Coolers/Freezers
Qualifying replacement units must be a 6-12W Q-Sync® motor with a minimum 72% motor efficiency, or a 38-50W Q-Sync® motor with a minimum of 81% motor efficiency (as listed by the manufacturer) for evaporator fans in walk-in coolers/freezers.
U: Motor
Ice Makers
Qualifying models must meet ENERGY STAR V3.0 using AHRI standard 810. Only air-cooled machines qualify.
U: Ice Maker
Visual Inspections
To ensure that qualifying equipment is installed at eligible locations within the sponsoring utilities’ service territories, Frontier Energy, the program implementer, will conduct visual inspections after the discount has been issued.
The inspection will consist of a representative collecting the serial number and taking a photograph of the installed equipment for which the customer has received a discount. The inspection will be scheduled at the customer’s convenience and should take about 5 minutes.
The Visual Inspection Authorization form can be found here.
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