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Energy Efficient
ProductsENERGY STAR products are independently certified to save energy without sacrificing features or functionality. Saving energy helps prevent climate change. Look for the ENERGY STAR label to save money on your energy bills and help protect our environment.
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Energy Savings
At HomeImproving your home's energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Let us help you — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional.
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Energy Efficient
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Energy Efficient
New HomesA new home that has earned the ENERGY STAR label has undergone a process of inspections, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements set by the US EPA. ENERGY STAR certified homes use 15-30% less energy than typical new homes while delivering better comfort, quality, and durability.
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Third-Party Certification Directives
The directives below provide additional requirements intended to clarify and elaborate upon the Conditions and Criteria for all EPA-recognized accreditation bodies, certification bodies, and laboratories.
- Directive #2011-01, March 21, 2011, Appropriate Marketing of ENERGY STAR Services by EPA-recognized Bodies
(94KB) - Directive #2011-02, March 21, 2011, EPA Policy on Laboratory Scopes of Accreditation for the ENERGY STAR Program (52KB)
- Directive #2011-03, April 8, 2011, Proficiency Testing and Inter-Laboratory Comparison Testing Requirements for Lighting Laboratories (43KB)
- Directive #2011-04, May 9, 2011, ENERGY STAR Verification Testing for Certification Bodies - Test Sample Sizes and Determining Testing Failures (Non-Lighting Products) (80KB)
- Directive #2011-05, June 14, 2011, Measured versus Reported Values for ENERGY STAR Certification (63KB)
- Directive #2011-06, August 3, 2011, ENERGY STAR Verification Testing Supplement: Selecting Products, Obtaining Products, and Reporting Results (52KB)
- Directive #2012-01, April 20, 2012, ENERGY STAR Luminaires Verification Testing Guidance: Test Requirements, Sample Sizes and Determining Testing Failures (60KB)
- Directive #2012-02, September 28, 2012, ENERGY STAR Brand Owner Policy (165KB)
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