Equipment Efficiency & Sustainability

Compare R134a and R290 refrigerants, including operating pressures, environmental impact, safety, and whether R290 can replace R134a.

Learn more about DOE pre-rinse spray valve regulations at KaTom. We'll help you make sense of the current DOE requirements for spray valves.

In an effort to create more energy efficient ice makers, updated Department of Energy standards will take effect in January 2018. Learn about them here.

Take a look at the efficiency requirements for walk-in coolers and freezers established by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Find out how your operation can save money with items from the eight categories of ENERGY STAR-certified commercial foodservice products.

Go green in your hospital or school cafeteria to reap financial and environmental benefits while engaging your students or employees.

Practicing better food waste management in your restaurant can help you save money and lessen your impact on the environment.

Is your restaurant going green? These environmentally friendly restaurant practices can improve efficiency and conservation.

Want to upgrade to ENERGY STAR restaurant equipment? KaTom explains how your business can benefit from ENERGY STAR rebates and incentives.

Investing in commercial recycling is an easy way to become a more eco-friendly business, but there are other ways to reduce your environmental impact.

The EPA updates ENERGY STAR commercial kitchen requirements to reward the most energy-efficient pieces on the market. Read more here.

Taking steps to make your business eco-friendly can save you money and increase customer loyalty while helping protect the environment.

Going green is all the rage, and for good reason. Here are three reasons you should consider going green in your commercial foodservice operation.