Energy Star
Energy Star is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes energy efficiency. It is a Tier-1 ecolabel that provides information on the energy consumption of products and devices using different standardized methods, with the main goal of improving transparency between the company and the consumer.
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Products with this label use less energy, saving the environment and your money.
Qualifications for Certification
The EPA gives products the ENERGY STAR label when they meet the following strict energy efficiency specifications:
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Product categories must contribute significant energy savings nationwide.
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Certified products must deliver the features and performance demanded by consumers, in addition to increased energy efficiency.
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If the certified product costs more than a conventional, less-efficient counterpart, purchasers will recover their investment in increased energy efficiency through utility bill savings, within a reasonable period of time.
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Energy efficiency can be achieved through broadly available, non-proprietary technologies offered by more than one manufacturer.
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Product energy consumption and performance can be measured and verified with testing.
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Labeling would effectively differentiate products and be visible for purchasers.
More information
Official website: https://www.energystar.gov/?s=mega
Product finder: https://www.energystar.gov/products
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