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STYLELINE is responding to the new Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Learn more
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Means Increased
Energy Efficiency
It's the Law: Signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 sets new far-reaching regulations on energy that become effective on January 1, 2009. The Act establishes compulsory standards for walk-in coolers and freezers, as well as a wide variety of other appliances and equipment.
Time for Action: The Act affects the construction of glass doors, walk-in panels, and internal lighting related to walk-in coolers and freezers. The responsibility to comply with the new regulations lies on the manufacturer, meaning that all STYLELINE doors produced on or after January 1, 2009 will be compliant with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Getting Technical: There are 3 primary specifications that will affect the glass display door and frame system
- Glass doors for walk-in freezers shall be of triple-pane glass with either heat-reflective treated glass or gas fill.
- Glass doors for walk-in coolers shall be either double-pane glass with heat reflective treated glass AND gas fill or triple-pane glass with either heat-reflective treated glass OR gas fill.
- If the equipment has an anti-sweat heater the equipment shall have a total door rail, glass, and frame heater power draw of not more than 7.1 watts per square foot for freezers and 3.0 watts per square foot of for coolers.
All Inclusive: The Act defines the terms "walk-in cooler" and "walk-in freezer" to mean an enclosed storage space refrigerated to temperatures above 32F for coolers and at or below 32F for freezers that can be walked into. This means that the Act applies to basically every convenience store, supermarket, and supercenter refrigeration units.
Times Are Changing: STYLELINE doors will comply with the new energy standards. Look for product updates that will increase both performance and energy efficiency.
See For Yourself: Follow the link below to see a copy of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Walk-in coolers and freezers are specifically mentioned in Section 312 on page 73.
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