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Design Guidance

Overall Strategies

Vending machines, usually running 24 hour per day to keep drinks cool and snacks well lit, can contribute significantly to a facility's energy use. When redesigning or building a new space, consider reducing the number of vending machines across the building and consolidating the remaining units to a few high-traffic locations (like the cafeteria). For non-refrigerated machines, consider powering down machines completely during non-business hours using a timer. Learn more about vending machines at EnergyStar.gov opens in new window

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Best Practices

For greater efficiently install energy conservation technology on each machine.
Ensure vendors are installing ENERGY STAR vending machines.
Have your vendor remove some or all of the lights.
Consider placement and needs carefully, collocate and share equipment to reduce number of machines required.

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Federal Requirements

Guiding Principles

Products ( Guiding Principles criteria 5.3)

Section: Guiding Principle 5:  Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials

“Procure and utilize construction materials and building supplies that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment over their life cycle when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose.”

See the Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) for federal requirements by product type.
Whole Building Design Guide | Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers
EPA Greener Products and Services
2018 IgCC Section 901
Energy Efficiency ( Guiding Principles criteria 2.1)

Section: Guiding Principle 2:  Optimize Energy Performance

“Comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements that establish Federal building energy efficiency standards and require the purchase, installation, and use of energy efficient products. Employ strategies that continue to optimize energy performance and minimize energy use throughout the operation and life of the building.”

DOE FEMP | Energy- and Water-Efficient Products
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1
Occupant Health and Wellness ( Guiding Principles criteria 4.9)

Section: Guiding Principles 4:  Enhance the Indoor Environment

“Design building features and integrate programs and initiatives that promote voluntary physical health and wellness opportunities for the building occupants.”

CDC.gov | Food Service Guidelines for Federal Facilities
GSA SFTool Health and Wellness Guidance Crosswalk

Vending Equipment

Design Guidance

Overall Strategies

Best Practices

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Federal Requirements

Guiding Principles

Products ( <span>Guiding Principles criteria 5.3</span>)

Energy Efficiency ( <span>Guiding Principles criteria 2.1</span>)

Occupant Health and Wellness ( <span id="docs-internal-guid-f1e45d2e-bfa3-fe9d-96f4-ff81811a5b68"><span><span>Guiding Principles criteria 4.9</span></span></span>)