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Fixtures andAppliances ResidentialToilets(WaterClosets) National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005, ‘‘EnergyIndependence and Security Act of 2007’’(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/FutureCurrent Standard Standard 1.6 gpf 1 1.28 gpf/ 4.8 Lpf proposedby efficiency advocatesfor tank-type onlyWaterSense ® or Energy Star ®CurrentRequirements Tank-type toilets only:WaterSense =1.28 gpf (4.8L) with atleast 350 gram wasteremoval + LADWPSupplementaryPurchase Specification(SPS)Proposed/FutureRequirements Consortium for Energy EfficiencyCurrentSpecification No specification Proposed/FutureSpecification ResidentialLavatory(Bathroom)Faucets ResidentialKitchenFaucets ResidentialShowerheads 1.5 gpm/ 5.7 Lpmproposed by efficiencyadvocatesEffective Nov 2011,EPA announcedrevisions to productspecifications forsampling, productmarking, & flapperseals, see:http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/docs/revised_het_spec_revisions_summmary_050611_final508.pdf WaterSense = 1.5 gpmmaximum & 0.8 gpmminimum at 20 psi2.2 gpm at 60 psi 2 None proposed at thistime2.5 gpm at 80 psi WaterSense = 2.0 gpmmax with spray force &coverage requirementsNo specificationNo specificationNo specification1 EPAct 1992 standard for toilets applies to both commercial and residential models.2 EPAct 1992 standard for faucets applies to both commercial and residential models.DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 1

Fixtures andAppliances ResidentialClothesWashers National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005, ‘‘EnergyIndependence and Security Act of 2007’’(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/FutureCurrent Standard Standard MEF ≥ 1.26ft 3 /kWh/cycleWF ≤ 9.5 gal/cycle/ft 3Note: MEF measuresenergy consumptionof the total laundrycycle (wash + dry).The higher thenumber, the greaterthe energy efficiency DOE has published aproposed rule formachines made betweenMarch 7, 2015 and Jan. 1,2018 as follows:For STANDARD washersof ≥ 1.6 ft 3(a) front loading:MEF=1.84 & WF=4.7(b) top loading:MEF =1.29 & WF=8.4For SMALL washers of≤ 1.6 ft 3 :(a) front loading:MEF=1.13 & WF=8.3(b) top loading:MEF=0.86 & WF=14.4DOE has also published aproposed rule formachines made after Jan1, 2018:For STANDARD washersof ≥ 1.6 ft 3(a) front loading:MEF=1.84 & WF=4.7(b) top loading:MEF =1.57 & WF=6.5For SMALL washers of≤ 1.6 ft 3 :(a) front loading:MEF=1.13 & WF=8.3(b) top loading:MEF=1.150 & WF=12.0WaterSense ® or Energy Star ®CurrentRequirements Energy Star (DOE)Effective Jan 1, 2011:MEF ≥ 2.0WF ≤ 6.0 gal/cycle/ft 3New: Energy Star MostEfficient (Tier 2 EnergyStar) Effective Jan 1,2012 to Dec 31, 2012 ,:washers greater than2.5 cubic feet, MEF 3.0ft 3 /kWh/cycle; WF 3.3gal/cycle/ft 3And for compactcapacity washers lessthan 2.5 cubic feet,MEF 2.3 and WF 4.5Note: Only EPAcertified byindependent bodyresidential clotheswashers (no combowasher-dryers) withcapacity larger than 1.6cubic feet are eligiblefor the Most EfficientLabelProposed/FutureRequirements Energy Star will likelymodify the currentspecification on orbefore March 7, 2015.Most Efficient EnergyStar (Tier 2) maycontinue in 2013Consortium for Energy EfficiencyCurrentSpecification Effective Jan 1,2011, Tier 1:MEF ≥ 2.0ft 3 /kWh/cycle;WF ≤ 6.0gal/cycle/ft 3Tier 2:MEF ≥ 2.2ft 3 /kWh/cycle;WF ≤ 4.5gal/cycle/ft 3Tier 3:MEF ≥ 2.4ft 3 /kWh/cycle;WF ≤ 4.0gal/cycle/ft 3Proposed/FutureSpecification DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 2

Fixtures andAppliances Standard Sizeand CompactResidentialDishwashers 3National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005, ‘‘EnergyIndependence and Security Act of 2007’’(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/FutureCurrent Standard Standard STANDARD models:Energy:≤ 355 kWh/yrWF ≤ 6.5gallons/cycleCOMPACT Models:Energy: ≤ 260 kWhWF ≤ 4.5gallons/cycleFinal Rule of DOE, 5/302012, effective 5/30/2013:STANDARD Size Models:Energy: ≤ 307 KWh/yearWF ≤ 5.0 gallons/cycleCOMPACT Models:Energy: ≤ 222 kWh/yrWF ≤ 3.5 gallons/cycleWaterSense ® or Energy Star ®CurrentRequirements Energy Star (DOE)Effective Jan 20, 2012:STANDARD SizeModels:Energy: ≤295 kWh/yearWF ≤ 4.25gallons/cycleCOMPACT Models:Energy: ≤222 kWh/yearWF ≤ 3.5 gallons/cyclekWH/yr has replacedEF as a metric since itincludes the cycles themachine can run foreach kWh, but alsoincludes standby power(when the machine isn’tcycling)Proposed/FutureRequirements Consortium for Energy EfficiencyCurrentSpecification Effective Jan. 20,2012:Tier 1:EF ≥ 0.75cycles/kWh; and295 maxkWh/year;WF ≤4.25gallons/cycleCompact models =less than 8 placesettings:EF ≥ 1.0cycles/kWh; 222max kWh/year;WF ≤3.5gallons/cycleProposed/FutureSpecification Could adjust tierswhen new EnergyStar becomeseffective3 Standard models: capacity is greater than or equal to eight place settings and six serving pieces; Compact models: capacity is less than eight place settingsand six serving piecesDOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 3

Fixtures andAppliances CommercialToilets(WaterClosets) CommercialUrinals CommercialFaucets National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/Current Standard FutureStandard 1.6 gpf 4 /6.0 LpfExcept blow-outfixtures: 3.5-gpf/13LpfNote: Some statesprohibit blow-out at3.5 gpf1.28 gpf - 4.8 Lpfproposed byefficiencyadvocates fortank-type only1.0 gpf 0.5 gpf - 1.9 Lpfproposed byefficiencyadvocatesPrivate (single-user)faucets, includingresidential withincommercial bldg:2.2 gpm at 60 psi 5Current Requirements Tank-type toilets only:WaterSense =1.28 gpf (4.8L) with at least350 gram waste removal +LADWP SupplementaryPurchase Specification (SPS)+ other requirementsWaterSense =0.5 gpf/1.9Lpf (flushing urinalsonly – non-water urinals notcovered by WS)WaterSense ® or Energy Star ®Proposed/FutureRequirements Flushometer valve/ bowlcombinations: WaterSensespecification in development. Norelease date promised.WaterSense draft specificationcurrently under considerationConsortium for EnergyEfficiency CurrentSpecificationNospecificationNospecificationNospecificationProposed/FutureSpecification All other commercialfaucets (exceptmetering):0.5 gpm at 60 psi 5Metering (auto shutoff) faucets:0.25 gallons percycle 6 (no maximumflow rate)4 EPAct 1992 standard for toilets applies to both commercial and residential models.5 In addition to EPAct requirements, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard for public lavatory faucets is 0.5 gpm at 60 psi (ASME A112.18.1-2005). This maximum has been incorporated into the national Uniform Plumbing Code and the International Plumbing Code for all except private applications,private being defined as residential, hotel guest rooms, and health care patient rooms. All other applications subject to the 0.5 gpm/1.9 Lpm flow rate maximum.6 Metering faucets not subject to flow rate maximumDOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 4

Fixtures andAppliances CommercialClothesWashersNational Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/Current Standard FutureStandard MEF ≥ 1.26 ft 3 /kWh; Proposed Jan 1,WF ≤ 9.52013:gal/cycle/ft 3Top loaders:1.6 MEF andWF ≤8.5gal/cycle/ft 3Front loaders:2.0 MEF andWF ≤5.5gal/cycle/ft 3Current Requirements WaterSense ® or Energy Star ®Proposed/FutureRequirements Energy Star:Energy Star :MEF ≥ 2.0ft 3 /kWh/cycle; Effective February 1, 2013WF ≤ 6.0 gal/cycle/ft 32.2 MEF and ≤ 4.5 WFFor both front and top loaders(defined as a soft-mounted front ortop loading machine for use incommon area and coin-op laundrieswith capacity greater than 1.6 cubicfeet and not a combo washer-dryer)Consortium for EnergyEfficiency CurrentSpecification(Note: thisspec coversonly normalcapacity familywashers, NOTlarge capacitycommercialwashers)Tier 1:2.0 MEFWF ≤ 6.0gal/cycle/ft 3Tier 2:2.200 MEFWF ≤ 4.5gal/cycle/ft 3Proposed/FutureSpecification Consideringchanges for2013Tier 3:2.40 MEFWF ≤ 4.0gal/cycle/ft 3DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 5

Fixtures andAppliances CommercialDishwashers National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/Current Standard FutureStandard No standard Current Requirements Energy Star (EPA) usingNSF/ANSI standards for wateruse and ASTM standards forenergy useEffective 10/11/2007Under counter:Hi Temp: 1.0 gal/rack;

Fixtures andAppliances National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/Current Standard FutureStandard Automatic Effective 1/1/2010:Commercial Energy andIce Makers 7 condenser waterefficiency standardsvary by equipmenttype on a slidingscale dependingupon harvest rateand type of cooling(see link to additionalinformation at end ofthis table)CommercialPre-rinseSpray Valves(for foodservice applications)Flow rate ≤ 1.6 gpm(no pressurespecified; noperformancerequirement)DOE proposesnot to regulatepotable water usein commercial icemachines (April2011 NOPR)Current Requirements Energy Star (EPA)Energy and water efficiencystandards vary by equipmenttype on a sliding scaledepending upon harvest rateand type of cooling (see link toadditional information at end ofthis table). Water cooledmachines excluded fromEnergy StarNo specificationWaterSense ® or Energy Star ®Proposed/FutureRequirements WaterSense specification indevelopment in conjunction withEnergy Star, ASME, and industrymanufacturers. Specification to bereleased to public in 2012.Consortium for EnergyEfficiency CurrentSpecificationEnergy andwater (potableandcondenser)standards aretiered and varyby equipmenttype on asliding scaledependingupon harvestrate and typeof cooling (seelink toadditionalinformation atend of thistable)Nospecification(programguidancerecommends1.6 gpm at 60psi and acleanabilityrequirement)Proposed/FutureSpecification 7 Optional standards for other types of automatic ice makers are also authorized under EPAct 2005.DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 7

Fixtures andAppliances National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) EPAct 1992, EPAct 2005(or backlog NAECA updates) Proposed/Current Standard FutureStandard Current Requirements CommercialSteamCookers 8 No standard Energy Star (EPA)Electric: 50% cooking energyefficiency; idle rate 400–800WattsGas: 38% cooking energyefficiency; idle rate 6,250–12,500 British thermalunits/hour*No specified water use factorWaterSense ® or Energy Star ®Proposed/FutureRequirements Consortium for EnergyEfficiency CurrentSpecificationElectric: 50%cooking energyefficiency; idlerate 400–800WattsGas: 38%cooking energyefficiency; idlerate 6,250–12,500 Britishthermalunits/hourProposed/FutureSpecification Water UseFactor (for bothelectric andgas models):Tier 1A:≤ 15 gal/hrTier 1B:≤ 4 gal/hr8 Idle rate standards vary for 3-­‐, 4-­‐, 5-­‐, and 6-­‐pan commercial steam cooker models. DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 8

National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) DISCLAIMER: The information presented in these tables has been gathered from sources deemed to be reliable.However, neither the authors nor the organizations posting this listing on their websites make any guarantee as to itscorrectness, accuracy, completeness, or current status. Readers are strongly encouraged to perform their own researchat the websites of the organizations cited herein, as well as any other reliable sources of current information.Readers are also encouraged to report any incorrect information or updated information to the authors as follows:John Koeller: jkoeller@map-testing.comAl Dietemann: al.dietemann@seattle.govInformation/materials on EPAct 2005/NAECA standards:Schedule for development of appliance and commercial equipment efficiency standards:http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/2006_schedule_setting.htmlCommercial Clothes Washers and Dishwashers (agenda/presentations at 4/27/06 DOE public meeting on rulemaking):http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/home_appl_mtg.htmlAutomatic Commercial Ice Maker Standards:http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/epact2005_appliance_stds.pdf (Page 18)Pre-rinse Spray Valveshttp://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/epact2005_appliance_stds.pdf (Page 10)Information/materials on Energy Star specifications:Residential Clothes Washershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_crit_clothes_washersCommercial Clothes Washershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=clotheswash.display_commercial_cwResidential Dishwashershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=dishwash.pr_dishwashersCommercial Dishwashershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_specs.comm_dishwashersAutomatic Commercial Ice Makershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_specs.ice_machinesCommercial Steam Cookershttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=steamcookers.pr_steamcookersDOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 9

National Efficiency Standards and Specificationsfor Residential and Commercial Water-Using Fixtures and Appliances(Adapted from information provided by the Alliance for Water Efficiency, U.S. EPA Office of Water,California Urban Water Conservation Council, Energy Star, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Seattle Public Utilities and other sources) Information/materials on WaterSense specifications:Toiletshttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/toilets.htmlUrinalshttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/urinals.htmlBathroom Lavatory Faucetshttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/bathroom_sink_faucets.htmlInformation/materials on CEE specifications:Residential Clothes Washershttp://www.cee1.org/resid/seha/rwsh/rwsh-main.php3Residential Dishwashershttp://www.cee1.org/resid/seha/dishw/dishw-main.php3Commercial, Family-Sized Clothes Washershttp://www.cee1.org/com/cwsh/cwsh-main.php3Commercial Ice-Makershttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-­‐kit/files/ProgramGuidanceIceMachines.pdf http://www.cee1.org/resrc/facts/com-­‐ice-­‐fx.pdf Spec Table: http://www.cee1.org/com/com-­‐kit/files/IceSpecification01Jul2011.pdf Commercial Dishwashershttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-kit/files/ProgramGuidanceDishwashers.pdfhttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-kit/files/DishwasherSpecification.pdfPre-rinse Spray Valveshttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-­‐kit/files/prv-­‐guides.pdf Commercial Steam Cookershttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-kit/files/ProgramGuidanceSteamers.pdfhttp://www.cee1.org/com/com-­‐kit/sc-­‐hc-­‐specs.pdf Specification: http://www.cee1.org/com/com-­‐kit/files/SteamerSpecification.pdf DOE: Department of Energy EF: energy factor gpf: gallons per flush NAECA: National Appliance Energy Conservation ActEPA: Environmental Protection Agency WF: water factor kWh: kilowatt hour psi: pounds per square inch Lpf: Litres per flushEPAct 1992: Energy Policy Act of 1992 gal: gallons ft 3 : cubic feet MEF: modified energy factor Rev. July 9, 2012 – by Koeller-Dietemann EPAct 2005: Energy Policy Act of 2005 gpm: gallons per minute MaP: maximum performance © 2012 Koeller & Co. Page 10