What is Energy Star
Energy Star is a government program jointly promoted by the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency. It aims to better protect the environment and save energy. In 1992, it was participated by the US Environmental Protection Agency and was first promoted on computer products. There are more than 30 types of products now included in this certification range, such as household appliances, heating/cooling equipment, electronic products, lighting products, etc. Currently, the most popular products in the Chinese market are lighting products, including energy-saving lamps (CFL). , Luminaires (RLF), traffic lights and exit lights.
Energy Star 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, regional light distribution
4. Chroma spatial inhomogeneity
5. Switch Cycles
6. lumen maintenance
7. Color retention
8. Size
9. Electrical Parameters
Energy Star Certified Product Range
1. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Products
2. Household and Building Sealing Products (Home Package Insulation, Roof Reflectors, Doors, Windows, and Skylights)
Lighting Products
3. Office equipment (computers, copiers and fax machines, digital copy machines, external power adapters, traffic lights, transformers, vending machines, water coolers)
4. Utensils (washing machines, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, freezers and refrigerators, home air conditioners)
5. Commercial food production equipment (fry pan, hot food cabinet, three-dimensional door refrigerator and freezer, steam cooker)
6. Household appliances
Energy Star certification process
1. Telephone consultation
2. Provide Energy Star Certification Information and Application Form
3. Applicant fills in application form (submits manufacturer information)
4. Submit sample and product information
5. Laboratory testing of samples
6. Submit test data and related documents to Energy Star Administration
7. The audit passed, Energy Star sent a letter
8. Product stickers Energy Star label
Energy Star certification cycle
According to the product, the cycle is different