Audio/Video Specification Version 3.0

The Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR specification for Audio Video products has been finalized. 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.

Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification (Rev. Dec-2014) - December 3, 2014

EPA revised the specification to remove a reference to a previous version of the external power supply (EPS) test method in Table 6 “Test Methods for ENERGY STAR Qualification”. As stated in Section 3.2.1, EPSs shall be tested to the Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of External Power Supplies in  Appendix Z to 10 CFR Part 430.

Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification (Rev. Nov-2014) - November 11, 2014

Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification - August 1, 2012

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.

Final Version 3.0 AV Cover Letter (PDF, 132 KB)

Final Draft Version 3.0 AV Comment Response (PDF, 13 KB)

Final Version 3.0 AV Program Requirements (PDF, 299 KB)

Stakeholder Comments on the Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification

Lab.gruppen Comments (PDF, 105 KB)

Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification - May 23, 2012

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.

Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Cover Letter (PDF, 46 KB)

Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Test Method (PDF, 61 KB)

Final Draft Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Partner Commitments (PDF, 47 KB)

Amplifier Efficiency Version 3.0 Audio Video Memo - November 8, 2011

Audio Video Amplifier Efficiency Version 3.0 Memo (PDF, 231 KB)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 Audio Video Webinar - September 19, 2011

Audio Video Draft 2 Version 3.0 Webinar (PDF, 146 KB)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification - September 9, 2011

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.

EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 53 KB)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 0 B)

Draft 2 Version 3.0 Test Method (PDF, 58 KB)

Draft 1 Comment Response Document (PDF, 62 KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video Stakeholder Comments

Bose Comments (PDF, 1.1 MB)

LG Commments (PDF, 42 KB)

Sony Comments (PDF, 429 KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Audio Video Webinar - July 19, 2011

Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Audio Video Specification - June 24, 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.

EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 64 KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 138 KB)

Draft 1 Version 3.0 Test Method (PDF, 53 KB)

Version 3.0 Proposed Limits (PDF, 65 KB)

ENERGY STAR Audio Video Version 3.0 Kickoff Memo

Audio Video Version 3.0 Announcement Letter (PDF, 45 KB)

Applicable Specifications: 

Electronics and Office Equipment: Audio/Video (PDF, 523 KB)