Food Service
Improve Cooking Times and Results. Save Energy.
Installing energy efficient equipment for cooking, ice making, and other uses can result in reduced energy use and lower utility bills for commercial food service establishments.
Rebates are available to El Paso Electric’s New Mexico commercial customers for installation of high efficiency food service equipment.
The Knowledge You Need.
Available only to commercial customers in El Paso Electric’s New Mexico service area.
Qualifying equipment can be installed for retrofit, replace-on-burnout, or new construction applications. All equipment must be electric.
Applicable building types may include independent restaurants, chain restaurants, elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, corporate food service operations, healthcare, hospitality, and supermarkets.
All equipment must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications. For more information see below or online: https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega
The following high efficiency commercial food service equipment types are eligible for rebates:
ENERGY STAR® Combination Ovens
Combination ovens are convection ovens that offer three cooking modes: a combination mode for roasting or baking with moist heat, convection mode for cooking with dry heat, or as a straight pressure-less steamer. A benefit of the combination oven is that it controls humidity in the oven chamber, improving cook times and delivering consistent cooking results.
Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications, with half-size and full-size ovens as defined by ENERGY STAR® and a pan capacity ≥ 5 and ≤ 20. Rebates are per unit, based on size. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
ENERGY STAR® Combination Ovens Rebate Amounts
| Combination Oven Size and Capacity | Rebate ($/unit) |
|---|---|
| Half-Size: holds a single 12 x 20 x 2½-inch steam table pan per rack position, loaded from front-to-back or lengthwise |
$1,000 |
| Full-Size: holds two 12 x 20 x 2½-inch steam table pans per rack position, loaded from front-to-back or lengthwise |
$1,000 |
Note: The following products are excluded from the ENERGY STAR® eligibility criteria: a) 2/3-sized combination ovens; b) Dual-fuel heat source combination ovens; c) Gas combination ovens; d) Electric combination ovens with a pan capacity <5 or >20.
ENERGY STAR® Convection Ovens
Convection ovens contain a fan that circulates heat around food, allowing food to be cooked faster, more evenly, and at lower heat. Convection ovens also allow for multiple food items to be cooked at the same time, rapidly and evenly.
Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications, with half-size and full-size ovens as defined by ENERGY STAR®. Rebates are per unit, according to size. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
ENERGY STAR® Convection Ovens Rebate Amounts
| Oven Capacity | Rebate ($/unit) |
|---|---|
| Half-Size: holds half-size sheet pans measuring 18 x 13 x 1-inch | $40 |
| Full-Size: holds full-size sheet pans measuring 18 x 26 x 1-inch | $250 |
ENERGY STAR® Hot Food Holding Cabinets
High efficiency hot food holding cabinets incorporate better insulation to reduce heat loss and may offer additional energy saving devices such as magnetic door gaskets, auto-door closers, or Dutch doors. The insulation of the cabinet offers better temperature uniformity with the cabinet from top to bottom.
Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications, with half-size, three-quarter size, and full-size ovens as defined by ENERGY STAR®. Rebates are per unit, according to size. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
ENERGY STAR® Hot Food Holding Cabinets Rebate Amounts
| Cabinet Size | Product Interior Volume [ft3] | Rebate ($/unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Size | 0 < V < 13 | $250 |
| Three-Quarter Size | 13 ≤ V ≤ 28 | $250 |
| Full-Size | 28 ≤ V | $250 |
NOTE: The following products are excluded from the ENERGY STAR® eligibility criteria: 1) Dual function equipment; 2) Heated transparent merchandising cabinets; 3) Drawer warmers.
ENERGY STAR® Electric Fryers
High efficiency electric fryers that have earned the ENERGY STAR® rating offer shorter cook times and higher production rates through advanced burner and heat exchanger designs. Fry pot insulation reduces standby losses resulting in a lower idle energy rate.
Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications, either counter-top or floor type designs, with standard-size and large vat fryers as defined by ENERGY STAR®. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
ENERGY STAR® Electric Fryers Rebate Amounts
| Fryer Size | Rebate ($/unit) |
|---|---|
| Standard-Size Electric Fryer: vat measures ≥ 12 inches and < 18 inches wide, and a shortening capacity ≥ 25 pounds and ≤ 65 pounds |
$150 |
| Large Vat Electric Fryer: vat measures ≥ 18 inches and ≤ 24 inches wide, and a shortening capacity > 50 pounds |
$500 |
NOTE: The following products are excluded from the ENERGY STAR® eligibility criteria: Fryers with vats measuring < 12 inches wide, or > 24 inches wide
ENERGY STAR® Electric Steam Cookers
ENERGY STAR® qualified electric steam cookers are up to 50 percent more efficient than standard models. They have higher production rates and reduced heat loss due to better insulation and a more efficient steam delivery system.
Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications. Eligible Steam Cookers can have a 3, 4, 5 or 6 pan capacity. Rebates are per unit according to capacity. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
ENERGY STAR® Electric Steam Cookers Rebate Amounts
| Electric Steam Cooker Capacity | Rebate ($/unit) |
|---|---|
| 3-Pan | $1,000 |
| 4-Pan | $1,000 |
| 5-Pan | $1,000 |
| 6-Pan and Larger | $1,000 |
ENERGY STAR® Ice Maker
High efficiency ENERGY STAR® ice makers can help commercial food service businesses save energy and water.
The ENERGY STAR label applies to air-cooled, cube-type machines including ice-making head (IMH), self-contained (SCU), and remote-condensing units (RCU). Eligible units must meet ENERGY STAR® specifications.
Equipment types, requirements, and rebate amounts are shown below. ENERGY STAR® provides a list of eligible products online.
Air-Cooled Batch-Type Ice Makers Rebate Amounts
| Equipment Type | Applicable Ice Harvest Rate Range (lbs of ice/24 hrs) | Rebate ($/Harvest Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| IMH | H < 300 | $0.15/H |
| 300 ≤ H < 800 | ||
| 800 ≤ H < 1500 | ||
| 1500 ≤ H ≤ 4000 | ||
| RCU | H < 988 | $0.15/H |
| 988 ≤ H ≤ 4000 | ||
| SCU | H < 110 | $0.15/H |
| 110 ≤ H < 200 | ||
| 200 ≤ H ≤ 4000 |
Air-Cooled Continuous-Type Ice Makers Rebate Amounts
| Equipment Type | Applicable Ice Harvest Rate Range (lbs of ice/24 hrs) | Rebate ($/Harvest Rate) |
|---|---|---|
| IMH | H < 310 | $0.30/H |
| 310 ≤ H < 820 | ||
| 820 ≤ H ≤ 4000 | ||
| RCU | H < 800 | $0.30/H |
| 800 ≤ H ≤ 4000 | ||
| SCU | H < 200 | $0.30/H |
| 200 ≤ H < 700 | ||
| 700 ≤ H ≤ 4000 |
Note: This measure excludes flake and nugget type ice machines.
Participation Made Easy.
1. Select a contractor of your choice.
2. Customers may also elect to pursue an EPESaver ENERGY STAR® commercial food service rebate without the help of a contractor.
3. Once the new oven has been installed, the EPESaver ENERGY STAR® commercial food service rebate form must be completed and mailed along with a copy of your receipt or invoice to the rebate processing center address. The rebate form can be accessed using one of the options at the bottom of this page.
4. Your rebate will be mailed directly to you. Rebate checks will be mailed within 4-6 weeks of receiving the application.
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After registering and confirming your email address, please select the “Customer” option in the profile wizard.
You will need digital copies of your invoice or receipt and additional documentation on the work performed.
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Rebates are issued on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted or the program is changed. EPE reserves the right to adjust programs at any time. All rebates are subject to approval by the Program Manager.