0 US Water Product Standards Matrix 2014-03-20

NationalEfficiencyStandardsandSpecifications
forResidentialandCommercialWaterUsingFixturesandAppliances
(CompiledfrominformationprovidedbytheAllianceforWaterEfficiency,U.S.EPAOfficeofWater,
U.S.Dept.ofEnergy,EnergyStar,ConsortiumforEnergyEfficiency,andothersources)
Fixtures and
Appliances
Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992, EPAct

2005, Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007, NAECA updates, other sources
Current Standard
Residential
Toilets
(Water
Closets)
1.6 gpf1
WaterSense or Energy Star
Proposed/Future
Standard
1.28 gpf/ 4.8 Lpf
proposed by efficiency
advocates (tank-type
only)
Current
Requirements
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Tank-type toilets:
WaterSense v.1.1 =
1.28 gpf (4.8L) with
at least 350 gram bulk
waste removal
Tanktypetoilets:
WaterSense:
1.5 gpm & 0.8 gpm
minimum at 20 psi
No change to existing
specification is planned
No specification
WaterSense:
No specification
No specification
proposed at this time
No specification
WaterSense: 2.0
gpm with spray force &
coverage requirements
No specification
2.2 gpm at 60 psi2
Residential
Kitchen
Faucets
Residential
Showerheads
No specification
Proposed/Future
Specification
Flushometer
valve/bowl
combinations:
Specificationin
development
1.5 gpm/ 5.7 Lpm

proposed by efficiency
advocates
Current
Specification
Somemodifications
plannedtobringWS
intopartialsynchwith
theASME/CSA
harmonizednational
standard.Modswillnot
changeflushvolume.
Flushometer
valve/bowl
combinations:
No WaterSense
specification
Residential
Lavatory
(Bathroom)
Faucets
Consortium for Energy Efficiency

(CEE)
2.5 gpm at 80 psi
EPAct1992standardfortoiletsappliestobothcommercialandresidentialmodels.
EPAct1992standardforfaucetsappliestobothcommercialandresidentialmodels.
DOE:DepartmentofEnergy
EF:energyfactor
gpf:gallonsperflush
EPA:EnvironmentalProtectionAgency
WF:waterfactor
kWh:kilowatthour
3
MEF:modifiedenergyfactor
EPAct1992:EnergyPolicyActof1992
gal:gallonsft :cubicfeet
gpm:gallonsperminute
MaP:maximumperformance
2
NAECA:NationalApplianceEnergyConservationAct
psi:poundspersquareinchLpf:Litresperflush
Rev.March21,2014byJohnKoeller
2014AllianceforWaterEfficiency/Koeller&Co.Page1
Fixtures and
Appliances

Current Standard
Residential
Clothes
Washers
MEF 1.26
3
ft /kWh/cycle
(Standard front- and
top-loading models
only)
WF 9.5
gal/cycle/ft3
Note: MEF measures
energy consumption
of the total laundry
cycle (wash + dry).
The higher the
number, the greater
the energy efficiency
Proposed/Future
Standard
DOE has published a
proposed rule for
machines made between
March 7, 2015 and Jan. 1,
2018 as follows:
For STANDARD washers
3
of 1.6 ft
(a) front loading:
MEF=1.84 & WF 4.7
(b) top loading:
MEF =1.29 & WF 8.4

Current
Requirements
Energy Star (DOE):
Effective February 1,
2013 for 1.6 to 6.0 ft3
MEF 2.0
WF 6.0 gal/cycle/ft3
New: Energy Star Most
Efficient (Tier 2 Energy
Star)
For SMALL (compact)

washers of 1.6 ft3 :
(a) front loading:
MEF=1.13 & WF 8.3
(b) top loading:
MEF=0.86 & WF 14.4
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Energy Star will likely
modify the current
specification on or
before March 7, 2015.

(CEE)
Current
Specification
Effective Jan 1,
2011
Tier 1:
MEF 2.0
3
ft /kWh/cycle;
WF 6.0
gal/cycle/ft3
Tier 2:
MEF 2.2
3
ft /kWh/cycle;
WF 4.5
3
gal/cycle/ft
Tier 3:
MEF 2.4
ft3/kWh/cycle;
WF 4.0
gal/cycle/ft3
Proposed/Future
Specification
DOE has also published a

proposed rule for
machines made after Jan
1, 2018:
For STANDARD washers
of 1.6 ft3
(a) front loading:
MEF=1.84 & WF 4.7
(b) top loading:
MEF =1.57 & WF 6.5
For SMALL (compact)
washers of 1.6 ft3 :
(a) front loading:
MEF=1.13 & WF 8.3
(b) top loading:
MEF=1.150 & WF 12.0
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour
Fixtures and
Appliances

Current Standard
Standard Size
and Compact
Residential
Dishwashers3
Final Rule of DOE,

effective 5/30/2013:
Proposed/Future
Standard
STANDARD Size
Models:
Energy: 307
KWh/year
WF 5.0
gallons/cycle
COMPACT Models:
Energy: 222 kWh/yr
WF 3.5
gallons/cycle

Current
Requirements
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Energy Star v.5.0

(DOE)
Eff. Jan 20, 2012:
A second, more
efficient, tier may be
developed.

(CEE)
Current
Specification
Effective Jan. 20,
2012:
STANDARD Size
Models:
Energy: 295 kWh/year
WF 4.25
gallons/cycle
Standard size
models (8 place
settings or more):
EF 0.75
cycles/kWh; and
295 max
kWh/year;
COMPACT Models:
Energy: 222 kWh/year
WF 3.5 gallons/cycle
WF 4.25
gallons/cycle
Proposed/Future
Specification
Could adjust tiers
when new Energy
Star becomes
effective
Compact size
models (hold fewer
than 8 place
settings):
EF 1.0
cycles/kWh; 222
max kWh/year;
WF 3.5
gallons/cycle
Standardmodels:capacityisgreaterthanorequaltoeightplacesettingsandsixservingpieces;Compactmodels:capacityislessthaneightplacesettingsandsixservingpieces
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour
Fixtures and
Appliances
Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

EPAct 2005, Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007, NAECA
updates, other sources
Current Standard
Commercial
Toilets
(Water
Closets)
1.6 gpf4/6.0 Lpf

Except blow-out
fixtures: 3.5-gpf/13
Lpf
(Note: Some states
prohibit blow-out at
3.5 gpf)
Commercial
Urinals
1.0 gpf
Commercial
Faucets
ANSI Standard:
Private (single-user)
faucets, including
residential within
commercial bldg
2.2 gpm @ 60 psi5
Proposed/
Future
Standard
Current Requirements
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Consortium for Energy

Efficiency
Current
Specification
Proposed
/Future
Specification
1.28 gpf - 4.8

Lpf proposed by
some efficiency
advocates (tanktype only)
WaterSense - Tank-type toilets

only:
1.28 gpf (4.8L) with at least
350 gram bulk waste removal
Flushometer valve/bowl
combinations:
No WaterSense specification
Flushometer valve/bowl
combinations: WaterSense
specification in development.
Release expected in 2014.
No
specification
0.5 gpf - 1.9

Lpf proposed by
efficiency
advocates
WaterSense Flushing urinals

only:
0.5 gpf/1.9Lpf
(Note: non-water urinals not
covered by WaterSense)
No
specification
No
specification
No specification
Creating a WaterSense draft

specification is currently under
consideration; no spec is under
development, however.
All other commercial

(except metering) per
ANSI standard 0.5
gpm at 60 psi5
Metering (auto shut
off) faucets
0.25 gallons per
cycle6 (no maximum
flow rate)
EPAct1992standardfortoiletsappliestobothcommercialandresidentialmodels.
InadditiontoEPActrequirements,theAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers/CanadianStandardsAssociationstandardforpubliclavatoryfaucetsis0.5gpmat60psi(ASMEA112.18.1/CSA
B125.1).Thismaximumhasbeenincorporatedintothenationalmodelplumbingcodesforallexceptprivateapplications,privatebeingdefinedasresidential,hotelguestrooms,andhealthcare
patientrooms.Allotherapplicationssubjecttothe0.5gpm/1.9Lpmflowratemaximum.
EF:energyfactor
gpf:gallonsperflush
WF:waterfactor
kWh:kilowatthour
3
5
Fixtures and
Appliances

Current Standard
Commercial
Clothes
Washers
As of Jan 9, 2013:
Top loaders:
1.6 MEF and
WF 8.5
3
gal/cycle/ft
Proposed/
Future
Standard
Front loaders:
2.0 MEF and
WF 5.5
gal/cycle/ft3
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Energy Star :
Effective February 1, 2013
2.2 MEF and 4.5 WF
3
gal/cycle/ft
For both front and top loaders
(NOTE: defined as a softmounted front or top loading
machine for use in common area
and coin-op laundries with
capacity greater than 1.6 cubic
feet and not a combo washerdryer; does NOT include multiload, high-volume machines used
in on-premise or commercial
laundries)

Efficiency
Current
Specification
As of January
9, 2013, CEE
specification is
no longer
active.
Proposed
/Future
Specification
Considering
reinstatement in
2014 or later
Meteringfaucetsnotsubjecttoflowratemaximum
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour
Fixtures and
Appliances

Current Standard
Commercial
Dishwashers
No standard
Proposed/
Future
Standard
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Energy Star v.2.0 Effective 2/1/2013:
Under counter:
Hi Temp: 0.86 gal/rack; 0.5 kW;
Lo Temp: 1.19 gal/rack; 0.5 kW

Efficiency
Current
Specification
Specification is
6 years old and
is no longer
applicable
Stationary Single Tank Door:
Proposed
/Future
Specification
CEE waiting for
final test
methods before
reviewing
possible
changes to their
specifications

Pot, Pan, and Utensil

Single Tank Conveyor:

Multiple Tank Conveyor:

Single Tank Flight Type:

Requires formula for both hi and low
temp machines:
Gallons per hour (gph)
2.97 times sf of belt + 55
Multiple Tank Flight Type:

Requires formula for both hi and low
temp machines:
Gph 4.96 times sf of belt +17
NOTE: See full Energy Star

requirements for definitions
and details.
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour
Fixtures and
Appliances

Proposed/
Future
Standard
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Current Standard
Automatic
Commercial
Ice Makers7
Effective January,
2010:
Energy and
condenser water
efficiency standards
vary by equipment
type on a sliding
scale depending
upon harvest rate
and type of cooling
(see link to additional
information at end of
this table)
Energy Star:
Energy and water efficiency
standards vary by equipment type
on a sliding scale depending
upon harvest rate and type of
cooling (see link to additional
information at end of this table).
Water cooled machines excluded
from Energy Star
Commercial
Pre-rinse
Spray Valves
(for food
service applications)
Flow rate 1.6 gpm

(no pressure
specified; no
performance
requirement)
WaterSense:
Flow rate 1.28 gpm (includes
key performance requirements)

Efficiency
Current
Specification
Energy and
water (potable
and
condenser)
standards are
tiered and vary
by equipment
type on a
sliding scale
depending
upon harvest
rate and type
of cooling (see
link to
additional
information at
end of this
table)
specification is planned by WS
No
specification at
this time
Proposed
/Future
Specification
Specification in
development
OptionalstandardsforothertypesofautomaticicemakersarealsoauthorizedunderEPAct2005.
EF:energyfactor
gpf:gallonsperflush
WF:waterfactor
kWh:kilowatthour
3
Fixtures and
Appliances

Current Standard
Commercial
Steam
Cookers8
No standard
Proposed/
Future
Standard
Proposed/Future
Requirements
Energy Star (EPA)
Electric: 50% cooking energy
efficiency; idle rate 400800
Watts
Gas: 38% cooking energy
efficiency; idle rate 6,25012,500
British thermal units/hour
*Energy Star has no specified
water use factor

Efficiency
Current
Specification
Proposed
/Future
Specification
Electric: Same
as Energy Star
Water Use
Factor (for both
electric and
gas models):
Tier 1A:
15 gal/hr per
compartment
Tier 1B:
4 gal/hr per
compartment
Idleratestandardsvaryfor3,4,5,and6pancommercialsteamcookermodels.
EF:energyfactor
gpf:gallonsperflush
WF:waterfactor
kWh:kilowatthour
3
DISCLAIMER:Theinformationpresentedinthesetableshasbeengatheredfromsourcesdeemedtobereliable.However,neithertheauthors
northeorganizationspostingthislistingontheirwebsitesmakeanyguaranteeastoitscorrectness,accuracy,completeness,orcurrentstatus.
Readersarestronglyencouragedtoperformtheirownresearchatthewebsitesoftheorganizationscitedherein,aswellaswithanyother
reliablesourcesofcurrentinformation.
Readersareencouragedtoreportanyincorrectorupdatedinformationtotheauthor,JohnKoeller:koeller@earthlink.net
Information/materialsonEPAct2005/NAECA&otherstandards:
ClothesWashersandResidentialDishwashers:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/39
AutomaticCommercialIceMakerStandards:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/epact2005_appliance_stds.pdf(page119STAT.640)
PrerinseSprayValves
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/pdfs/epact2005_appliance_stds.pdf(page119STAT.632)
Information/materialsonEnergyStarspecifications:
ClothesWashers
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_crit_clothes_washers
ResidentialDishwashers
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=revisions.residential_dishwashers
CommercialDishwashers
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/commercial_food_service/comm_ice_machines/Ice_Machine_Final_Spec.pdf?cb5ada39
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=comm_dishwashers.pr_crit_comm_dishwashers
AutomaticCommercialIceMakers
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/commercial_food_service/comm_ice_machines/Ice_Machine_Final_Spec.pdf?aa6d857b
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_specs.ice_machines
CommercialSteamCookers
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=steamcookers.pr_steamcookers
https://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/product_specs/program_reqs/Commercial_Steam_Cookers_Program_Requirements.pdf?55af7192
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour
Information/materialsonWaterSensespecifications:
WaterClosets(Toilets)
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/toilets.html
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/revised_het_specification_v1.1_050611_final508.pdf
FlushingUrinals
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/urinals.html
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/urinal_finalspec508.pdf
ResidentialBathroomLavatoryFaucets
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/bathroom_sink_faucets.html
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/faucet_spec508.pdf
ResidentialShowerheads
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/showerheads.html
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/showerheads_finalspec508.pdf
CommercialPreRinseSprayValves
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/products/prsv.html
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/prsvfinalspec091913final508.pdf
Information/materialsonCEEspecifications:
ResidentialClothesWashers
http://library.cee1.org/sites/default/files/library/5927/CEE_CW_Spec_for_web_site.pdf
ResidentialDishwashers
http://library.cee1.org/sites/default/files/library/9562/dwspec_4.pdf
Commercial,FamilySizedClothesWashers
http://www.cee1.org/com/cwsh/cwshmain.php3
CommercialIceMakers
http://library.cee1.org/sites/default/files/library/4280/CEE_Ice_Machines_Spec_Final_Effective_01Jul2011__updated_equivalencies.pdf
CommercialDishwashers
http://library.cee1.org/sites/default/files/library/4339/Dishwasher%20Specification%20FINAL%2020100101%20Branded.pdf
PrerinseSprayValves
http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/sprayvalves/
CommercialSteamCookers
http://library.cee1.org/sites/default/files/library/4245/CEE%20Steamer%20Specification%2020100901%20FINAL.pdf
EF:energyfactor
WF:waterfactor
3
gpf:gallonsperflush
kWh:kilowatthour

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Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992, EPAct

WaterSense or Energy Star

2.2 gpm at 60 psi2

1.5 gpm/ 5.7 Lpm

Consortium for Energy Efficiency

2.5 gpm at 80 psi

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992, EPAct

WaterSense or Energy Star

For SMALL (compact)

Consortium for Energy Efficiency

DOE has also published a

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992, EPAct

Final Rule of DOE,

WaterSense or Energy Star

Energy Star v.5.0

Consortium for Energy Efficiency

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

1.6 gpf4/6.0 Lpf

Consortium for Energy

1.28 gpf - 4.8

WaterSense - Tank-type toilets

0.5 gpf - 1.9

WaterSense Flushing urinals

Creating a WaterSense draft

All other commercial

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

Consortium for Energy

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

Consortium for Energy

Stationary Single Tank Door:

Hi Temp: 0.89 gal/rack; 0.7 kW;

Pot, Pan, and Utensil

Single Tank Conveyor:

Multiple Tank Conveyor:

Single Tank Flight Type:

Multiple Tank Flight Type:

NOTE: See full Energy Star

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

Flow rate 1.6 gpm

Consortium for Energy

Federal Standard: from EPAct 1992,

Consortium for Energy

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