Connected Thermostats for Partners
(Are you a consumer? See For Consumers)
Includes eligibility criteria and partner commitments, which are required in order for your product to qualify for the ENERGY STAR label.
ENERGY STAR Version 1.0 Connected Thermostats Specification (PDF, 641 KB)
Demonstration of Field Savings:
For reporting due Feb. 1, 2026, the following random number seeds, provided on Jan. 5, 2025, should be used in the Method to Demonstrate Field Savings of ENERGY STAR Connected Thermostats random sampling methods. More information on the sampling method may be found in the Savings Method and Appendix. As these seeds are updated twice a year, prior to the reporting deadlines, please ensure that the most up to date seeds are used when evaluating product metrics. Also make sure the seeds are applied as local seeds, not global, to assure they aren’t altered before running the EPA software.
- Marine: 654
- Mixed-Humid: 1270
- Mixed-Dry-Hot-Dry: 3864
- Cold-Very-Cold: 1325
- Hot-Humid: 564
More Information:
Applying for the ENERGY STAR
If your product meets our criteria, then apply for an ENERGY STAR label.
To certify a new product, contact an EPA-recognized Certification Body (CB) to have the product's performance certified. View EPA-recognized CBs, as well as an overview of EPA's third-party certification procedures.
Resources
Smart Thermostat Fact Sheet for Utilities (PDF, 86 KB)
FAQs About ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats (PDF, 404 KB)
Smart Thermostat Fact Sheet for Manufacturers and Service Providers (PDF, 133 KB)
Training Offerings
FAQs About ENERGY STAR Smart Thermostats (PDF, 404 KB)