What does it mean ENERGY STAR washer?
Who makes ENERGY STAR appliances?
The Energy Star service mark can be found on certified energy-efficient products, homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. | |
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Founded | March 15, 1992 |
Area served | Canada Japan Taiwan Switzerland United States |
Parent | United States Department of Energy |
Website | www.energystar.gov |
What does ENERGY STAR mean on a refrigerator?
Which washer type is more energy-efficient?
Do ENERGY STAR appliances run on less electricity?
How effective is ENERGY STAR?
Are new fridges more energy efficient?
Are energy efficient appliances more expensive?
How can I increase the efficiency of my refrigerator?
- Clean the coils. ...
- Set the refrigerator temperatures at optimum levels. ...
- Regulate your kitchen's room temperature. ...
- Make room around—and inside—your fridge. ...
- Check the seals around your fridge doors. ...
- Consider extra appliance protection.
What is the difference between a regular washer and a high efficiency washer?
How do I know if my washing machine is high efficiency?
How do I know if my detergent is high efficiency?
Overview
Energy Star (trademarked ENERGY STAR) is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency. The program provides information on the energy consumption of products and devices using different standardized methods. The Energy Star label is found on more than 75 different certified pr…
History
The Energy Star program was established by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 and operates under the authority of the Clean Air Act, section 103(g), and the 2005 Energy Policy Act, section 131 (which amended the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, section 324). Since 1992, Energy Star and its partners are estimated to have reduced various energy bills by at least $430 billion.
Specifications
Energy Star specifications differ with each item, and are set by the EPA.
Energy Star 4.0 specifications for computers became effective on July 20, 2007. The requirements are more stringent than the previous specification and existing equipment designs can no longer use the service mark unless re-qualified. They require the use of 80 Plus Bronze level or higher power supplies. …
Energy performance ratings
The Energy Star program has developed energy performance rating systems for several commercial and institutional building types and manufacturing facilities. These ratings, on a scale of 1 to 100, provide a means for benchmarking the energy efficiency of specific buildings and industrial plants against the energy performance of similar facilities. The ratings are used by building and energy …
Small business award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually recognizes small businesses that demonstrate abilities to reduce waste, conserve energy, and recycle. The businesses use resources and ideas outlined in the Energy Star program. The award was established in 1999.
Controversies
In March 2010, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) performed covert testing of the Energy Star product certification process and found that Energy Star was for the most part a self-certification program that was vulnerable to fraud and abuse. While the GAO demonstrated, by submitting fake products from made-up companies, that cheating was possible, they found no evidence of consumer fraud relating to the quality or performance of Energy Star qualified produ…
Adoption in building codes
The current and projected status of energy codes and standards adoption is show in the maps at the link.
The following cities have mandatory reporting requirements.
• Atlanta, GA
• Austin, TX
See also
• ASUE (Germany)
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency India
• Energy performance certificate
• EnerWorks
• European Union energy label