Computers

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.

Computer Program Requirements Version 7.1 (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Effective until October 14, 2020. After March 2, 2020, CBs will no longer certify new products to Version 7.1.

Computers Specification Version 8.0 (PDF, 670KB)

Effective October 15, 2020. As of October 15, 2019, manufacturers may have products certified to Version 8.0.

Supporting Documents:

Sample Letter Templates: Custom Software Images (WORD, 14.97 KB)

View documents, data, and correspondence related to the version in development.

ENERGY STAR Computers Version 8.0 Final Specification (PDF, 213 KB) has been finalized and shall take effect October 15, 2020

View documents, data, and correspondence related to this version.

Computers Version 8.0 Specification Development Page

Computers Version 7.0 Specification Development Page

Computers Version 6.1 Specification Development Page
Computer Version 6.0 Specification Development Page
Computer Version 5.0 Specification Development Page
Computer Version 4.0 Specification Development Page

Computer Monitor Program Requirements V4.1 Clarification Letter (PDF, 25KB)
Computer QPI Form V3.0 (PDF, 136KB)
Computer Monitor QPI Form V3.0 (PDF, 142KB)
Computer Tablet PC Clarification Letter (PDF, 75KB)
Computer Monitor MOU V3.0 (PDF, 148KB)
Computer Monitor MOU V2.0 (PDF, 749KB)
Computer Monitor MOU V1.0 (PDF, 479KB)

Historical list: On November 16, 2018, the ENERGY STAR Computer specification changed. View the last list of Computers that were qualified to Version 6.0 prior to the specification change (EXCEL, 2.49 MB)

Historical list: On June 2, 2014, the ENERGY STAR Computers specification changed. View the last list of Computers that were qualified to Version 5.0 prior to the specification change (EXCEL, 3.8 MB)

Historical list: On July 1, 2009, the ENERGY STAR Computers specification changed. View the last list of Computers that were qualified to Version 4.0 prior to the specification change (EXCEL, 1.37 MB)

Historical List: On July 20, 2007, the ENERGY STAR Computers specification changed. View the last list of Computers that were qualified to Version 3.0 prior to the specification change (EXCEL, 1.09 MB)

Supporting Documents:

Low Energy Desktop Clarification Memo (February 10, 2012) (PDF, 42KB)

Internal PS PF and Hard Drive Clarification (June 19, 2009) (PDF, 250KB)

Recommitment Memo (PDF, 545KB)

Intel Whitepaper on ENERGY STAR Computer Spec V5.0 Implementation (PDF, 1.98MB)

Computer Program Requirements Version 6.0 (PDF, 701KB) (Effective June 2, 2014; note: as of September 10, 2013, manufacturers may have products certified to V 6.0)

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.