Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Version 2.0

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently developing a new ENERGY STAR product specification for laboratory grade refrigerators and freezers. Partners and other interested parties who would like to participate in this process are encouraged to contact labgraderefrigeration@energystar.gov. This web page will be updated periodically as new information is available. To be added to the product development email distribution list, please send your full contact information to labgraderefrigeration@energystar.gov.

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Specification Comments - September 18, 2023

NYSERDA Comments (PDF, 316 KB)
True Mfg Comments (PDF, 776 KB)

Energy Solutions Comments (PDF, 796 KB)
Trane Comments (PDF, 243 KB)

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Specification Webinar

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Specification Webinar Slides (PDF, 494 KB)

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Specification - August 21, 2023 

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Lab Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Cover Memo (PDF, 105 KB) ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Lab Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Specification (PDF, 183 KB) ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Lab Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Draft 1 Data Package (EXCEL, 92 KB)

ENERGY STAR Version 2.0 Laboratory Grade Refrigerators and Freezers Launch - April 3, 2023

ENERGY STAR Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer Version 2 Launch Letter (PDF, 239 KB)

Laboratory Grade Refrigerator and Freezer Test Reporting Template (EXCEL, 35 KB)