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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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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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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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Light bulbs (CFLs) for Partners
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Program Requirements
Archived
View documents, data, and correspondence related to this version.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Specification Version 4.1 
(390KB)
Current
Includes eligibility criteria and partner commitments, which are required in order for your product to qualify for the ENERGY STAR label.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Program Requirements Version 4.2 (271KB)
In Development
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There are no new versions currently in development
Program Guidance
Applying for the ENERGY STAR
If your product meets our criteria, then apply for an ENERGY STAR label.
To qualify a new product, contact an EPA-recognized Certification Body (CB) to have the product's performance certified. A list of EPA-recognized CBs, as well as an overview of EPA's third-party certification procedures, is available at www.energystar.gov/3rdpartycert.
Partners & Products
View our current partners
Partners List
Qualified Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Excel 
(853KB) | PDF (3MB)
Training Offerings
Fact sheets, retail training materials, and other tools to help communicate the benefits of purchasing products that have earned the ENERGY STAR.
Resources
Partner Resource Guide (PDF (2.3MB) | Word 
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Consumer Brochure (PDF (2.9MB) | Word )
2009 CFL Market Profile (2.9MB)
2010 CFL Market Profile (2.4MB)
Info-Graphics
- How to Choose (Vertical (3.2MB) | Horizontal (1.8MB))
- Lifetime Cost Savings Graph (585KB)
- Choosing the Right Color (7.1MB)
- Bulb illustrations (ZIP 4.2MB)
Product Disqualification Procedures for Lighting Products (43KB)
