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The Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Audio Video products is currently under development. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Stakeholders who received past communications related to development of Version 2 will continue to receive updates on this development effort. To be added to the contact list, stakeholders are encouraged to contact audiovideo@energystar.gov with their contact information.
The Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Audio Video has been finalized and will take effect May 1, 2013. Manufacturers may elect to have their Certification Body (CB) certify their eligible products to the Version 3.0 requirements from now on. The program requirements, including the specification, and additional information are available through the links below.
The Final Draft Version 3.0 Audio Video specification and associated documents were released on May 23, 2012. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Final Draft specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by June 8, 2011.
The below memo was released on November 8, 2011, summarizing additional work on Amplifier Efficiency and Amplifier Classification.
The Draft 2 Version 3.0 Audio Video specification was released on September 9, 2011. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Draft 2 specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by September 27, 2011.
The Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video specification was released on June 24, 2011. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Draft 1 specification to audiovideo@energystar.gov by July 27, 2011.