ENERGY STAR Product Specifications in Development

EPA is pleased to announce our new draft power supply specification. For more information, see www.energystar.gov/powersupplies.

The ENERGY STAR label identifies products where large gains in energy efficiency and potential pollution reduction can be realized cost-effectively, and where the label can play an influential role to expand the market for these products. EPA and DOE consider the following criteria when determining whether to develop or revise ENERGY STAR product specifications:

• Significant energy savings can be realized on a national basis.
• Product performance can be maintained or enhanced with increased energy efficiency.
• Purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency within a reasonable time period.
• Energy efficiency can be achieved with several technology options, at least one of which is non-proprietary.
• Product energy consumption and performance and can be measured and verified with testing.
• Labeling would effectively differentiate products and be visible for purchasers.

To develop ENERGY STAR product specifications, EPA and DOE use a systematic process that relies on rigorous market, engineering, and pollution savings analyses as well as input from industry stakeholders. These specifications are then periodically reviewed to evaluate their continued relevancy considering current market conditions. EPA and DOE strive to ensure that the resulting performance-based specifications differentiate the most efficient products, while ensuring adequate selection of models that are cost effective to the buyer.

ENERGY STAR Product Specification Development Cycle

Use the links under Specification Development Activities to review the status of ENERGY STAR product specifications undergoing development or revision.