The Energy Star is an energy conservation program led by the U.S. government that focuses on consumer electronics. The Energy Star program was initiated in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The purpose is to reduce energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Test content
Energy Star includes test content: safety, EMI, surge, noise (non-Energy Star energy efficiency test items), light performance and energy efficiency test items:
1. Light efficiency, luminous flux
2. Color temperature, color deviation, color rendering index
3. Light intensity distribution, area light distribution
4. Chroma spatial inhomogeneity
5. Switching period
6. Brightness maintenance rate
7. Color retention rate
8. Size
9. Electrical parameters
Certified product range
1. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Products
2. Family and Building Seal Products
3. Lighting products
4. Office equipment
5. Other products
6. Appliances
7. Commercial food production equipment
8. Household appliances
Certification process
1. Telephone consultation
2. Provide Energy Star Certification Information and Application Form
3. The applicant fills in the application form
4. Submit sample and product information
5. Laboratory testing of samples
6. Submit test data and related documents to Energy Star Administration
7. The review passed and the Energy Star sent a letter
8. Product affixed Energy Star label
Certification cycle
According to the product, the cycle is different.