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Tips for Your Agency > Cafeteria
Appliances
A better-quality appliance may cost more initially, but it will perform better, last longer, save money over its lifetime, and prevent waste. When purchasing appliances for your Agency, take the following steps:
- Look for stainless steel construction, rather than plastic, for durability and recyclability at the end of the product’s life.
- Purchase energy-efficient models labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo. For more information see resources. Whenever possible, NYC agencies should purchase energy efficient products; see Local Law 37 of 2002 for more information.
ENERGY STAR® refrigerators exceed by at least 10 percent the minimum federal standards for energy consumption. Review the U.S. Department of Energy equipment standards for various refrigerators. (See resources for more information.) Energy efficient refrigerators incorporate various features to save energy and keep food fresh. Look for better insulation, more efficient compressors, and more precise temperature and defrost mechanisms that allow for setting adjustments to minimize frost build-up.
When buying a dishwasher, choose an energy-efficient model with the following features: energy-efficient motor, water temperature control, and no-heat drying option. Dishwashers with the ENERGY STAR® label use between one to four gallons less water per load than older models.
- See energy efficiency for more information on ways to conserve energy in your Agency.
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