As the United States moves toward greater energy independence and security, companies are scrambling to develop energy efficient equipment that will adhere to the Federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 going into effect on January 1, 2009. Master-Bilt, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration systems for 70 years, is a step ahead of the competition, offering numerous energy efficient options on their walk-in coolers and freezers which are compliant with the new federal regulations.
“Master-Bilt recognizes the growing trend and demand for ‘green’ equipment solutions,” says Bill Huffman, vice president of sales and marketing for Master-Bilt. “We are always looking for ways to provide products that will help our customers reap the environmental and economical benefits of energy efficient equipment.”
Listed below are the requirements and a short explanation of how Master-Bilt is embracing these energy saving initiatives:
• Requirement: “Have automatic door closers that firmly close all walk-in doors that have been closed to within 1 inch of full closure, except that this subparagraph shall not apply to doors wider than 3 feet 9 inches or taller than 7 feet;”
Master-Bilt walk-ins have standard spring-loaded hinges and door closers that will close the door fully if the door is within one inch of the closed position.
• Requirement: “have strip doors, spring hinged doors, or other method of minimizing infiltration when the doors are open;”
Master-Bilt walk-ins have standard spring-loaded hinges and door closers that close the door fully if the door is within one inch of the closed position or if the door is inadvertently left open.
• Requirement: “contain wall, ceiling, and door insulation of at least R-25 for coolers and R-32 for freezers, except that this subparagraph shall not apply to glazed portions of doors or to structural members;”
Master-Bilt offers walk-in panels in standard four-inch thickness with optional five- and six-inch thicknesses. The four-inch panel has an R-value of 33, the five-inch has an R-value of 41, and the six-inch has an R-value of 50. Additionally, Master-Bilt is one of the only manufacturers to offer a six-inch ceiling panel of up to 23 feet in length with no additional support needed.
For more information on Master-Bilt's full product line, visit www.master-bilt.com.
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