What is ENERGY STAR Certified?

Recently, due to new regulations from Amazon, a large number of sellers have been inquiring about DOE (U.S. Department of Energy) energy efficiency label registration, CEC (California Energy Commission) efficiency requirements, and ENERGY STAR certification. Therefore, in this issue, we will focus on the U.S. ENERGY STAR program!

ENERGY STAR Certification in the United States

ENERGY STAR is a government-led energy conservation program primarily for consumer electronic products. It is jointly promoted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The goal is to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

This program is voluntary. ENERGY STAR standards typically offer 20–30% more energy efficiency compared to federal standards.

Products that pass ENERGY STAR certification are listed on the official website. ENERGY STAR certification comes with an official certificate and, like DLC certification, it is a voluntary program.

Benefits of Applying for ENERGY STAR Certification:

1. Official Listing

Certified products are listed on the ENERGY STAR website.

2. High Market Recognition

ENERGY STAR is widely recognized and trusted by consumers and the market.

3. Energy Efficiency Subsidies

Certified products may qualify for energy-saving incentives or rebates.

Product Categories Covered by ENERGY STAR Certification:

ENERGY STAR currently covers over 50 product categories, mainly including:

1. Computers and Office Equipment:

Monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, multifunction devices, etc.

2. Household Appliances and Similar Products:

Refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, televisions, video players, etc.

3. Heating and Cooling Equipment:

Heat pumps, boilers, central air conditioners, etc.

4. Commercial Buildings and Residential Construction:

New homes, windows, doors, etc.

5. Industrial and Commercial Products:

Transformers, power supplies, etc.

6. Lighting:

Household lighting fixtures, etc.

7. Commercial Food Equipment:

Commercial ice cream machines, commercial dishwashers, etc.

8. Other Commercial Products:

Vending machines, exit signs, etc.

Target products include:

1. Fluorescent lamps

2. Decorative light strings

3. LED fixtures

4. Power adapters

5. Switch-mode power supplies

6. Ceiling fan lights

7. Consumer AV equipment

8. Battery charging systems

9. Printers

10. Home appliances

11. And many other product types

Testing Scope

ENERGY STAR certification includes the following types of testing:

Safety & Electromagnetic Tests(Not part of the ENERGY STAR energy performance testing):

1. Safety

2. EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)

3. Surge protection

4. Noise

Photometric and Energy Efficiency Tests:

1. Luminous efficacy and total luminous flux

2. Color temperature, color shift, and color rendering index (CRI)

3. Light intensity distribution and zonal lumen distribution

4. Chromaticity uniformity

5. Switching cycles

6. Lumen maintenance

7. Color maintenance

8. Dimensions

9. Electrical parameters