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Today, there are over 180 million imaging equipment units in US buildings. Together, these units consume 40 billion kWh each year, which is more than 1 percent of the US building sector electricity consumption.

About ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment

Imaging Equipment

Earning the ENERGY STAR means products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Home electronics that have earned the ENERGY STAR deliver exceptional features, while using less energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change.

ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment includes copiers and fax machines; digital duplicators; printers, scanners and all-in-one devices; and, mailing machines. Models that meet the revised ENERGY STAR imaging equipment criteria:

  • are 40% more energy efficient, and;
  • feature efficient designs that help equipment run cooler and last longer.

The savings add up!

If all businesses replaced their stock of imaging equipment with new units meeting these new ENERGY STAR requirements, Americans will save about 5 billion kWh/yr - nearly 10% of current commercial imaging equipment consumption. That savings translates into $3.60 per 100 square foot of US office floor space.

If all homes replaced their stock of imaging equipment with new units meeting these new ENERGY STAR requirements, Americans will save nearly $300 million annually, with an energy savings equivalent to lighting 1.4 million US homes for one year.

Current Specification Effective Date:

July 2009

In 2007, EPA revised and consolidated the four separate imaging equipment specifications (copiers and fax machines, digital duplicators, printers, scanners and multi-function devices and mailing machines) into a single specification addressing total energy consumption (TEC). The current ENERGY STAR specification for imaging equipment became effective on July 1, 2009.

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