Battery Charger Specification
The ENERGY STAR battery charging systems specification has been finalized by EPA and has taken effect as of January 1, 2006.
Manufacturers interested in joining ENERGY STAR should visit Partner Resources to learn more. Partners and other interested parties with questions about the specification may contact Katharine Kaplan, EPA, at kaplan.katharine@epa.gov.
Specification Development
Final Specification
- Summary of Rationale for Version 1.0 ENERGY STAR Battery Charging Systems Specification (PDF, 198 KB)
- Battery Charging Systems Final Eligibility Criteria Cover Letter (PDF, 51 KB)
- Final ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems (PDF, 160 KB)
- Final Partner Commitments for Battery Charging Systems (PDF, 35 KB)
- Final Test Methodology for Determining the Energy Performance of Battery Charging Systems (PDF, 76 KB)
Second Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems
- Battery Charging Systems Draft 2 Eligibility Requirements Cover Letter (PDF, 69 KB)
- Second Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems (PDF, 97 KB)
- Test Methodology for Determining the Energy Efficiency of Battery Charging Systems (Draft, October 2005) (PDF, 111 KB)
First Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems
- Battery Charging Systems Announcement Cover Letter (PDF, 24 KB)
- First Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems (PDF, 105 KB)
- Test Methodology for Determining the Energy Efficiency of Battery Charging Systems (Draft, July 2005) (PDF, 36 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on the First Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems
Battery charging system manufacturers and other interested parties have been encouraged to submit written comments on the First Draft ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Battery Charging Systems. To date, EPA has been given permission to post the following comments.
- Logitech (PDF, 13 KB)
- Mobile Power Solutions (PDF, 12 KB)
- ON-Semi (PDF, 38 KB)
- Phillips (PDF, 32 KB)
- PSMA (PDF, 114 KB)
- Southern California Edison (PDF, 16 KB)
- Wahl Clipper (PDF, 27 KB)
Battery Charger Stakeholder Meeting, Washington, DC — June 23, 2005
EPA hosted the first stakeholder meeting to discuss the development of the new ENERGY STAR battery charger specification. EPA presented on the current state of the process, and on the different options under consideration for the new specification. Industry members were able to engage in the conversation and provide feedback about the many aspects of this new specification.
- Main Presentation Slides (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- ECOS Presentation Slides (PDF, 803 KB)
- Meeting Attendees (PDF, 39 KB)
- Meeting Agenda (PDF, 28 KB)
- Invitation to First Battery Charger Stakeholder Meeting (PDF, 17 KB)

Andrew Fanara, EPA, presents information about the specification in development
David Korn, The Cadmus Group, addresses meeting participants