Displays Specification – Version 4.0

The Version 4.0 specification went into effect on January 1, 2005. A clarification to this specification’s labeling requirements was released on December 8, 2005, resulting in a new Version 4.1 specification. Partners and other interested parties with questions may contact Katharine Kaplan, EPA, at Kaplan.Katharine@epamail.epa.gov.

Summary of Rationale for Version 4.0 ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Specification (PDF, 154 KB)
Version 4.0 Computer Monitor Specification — FINAL Pending Adoption by European Commission (PDF, 214 KB)
Stakeholder Comments Summary: Draft 3 (Version 4.0) ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Specification (PDF, 109 KB)
Cover Memo to Accompany Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 — FINAL Pending Adoption by European Commission (PDF, 65 KB)
Draft 3: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 21 KB)
Summary of Changes for Draft 3: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 107 KB)
Cover Memo to Accompany Draft 3: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 83 KB)
Draft 2.5: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0. (PDF, 88 KB)
Summary of Changes for Draft 2.5: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0. (PDF, 128 KB)
Cover Memo to Accompany Draft 2.5: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0. (PDF, 368 KB)
Draft 2.5: Tier 1 CRT Computer Monitor Data, Version 4.0. (PDF, 51 KB)
Draft 2.5: Tier 1 LCD Computer Monitor Data, Version 4.0. (PDF, 54 KB)
Draft 2.5: Tier 2 Computer Monitor Data, Version 4.0. (PDF, 55 KB)
Draft 2: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 21 KB)
Summary of Changes for Draft 2: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 107 KB)
Cover Memo to Accompany Draft 2: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 84 KB)
Timeline for Computer Monitor Specification Revision Process (PDF, 84 KB)
Cover Memo to Accompany ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Test Methodology (PDF, 106 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Test Methodology (PDF, 157 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Test Methodology: Development Summary (PDF, 99 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Test Data Sheet (Word, 50 KB)
ENERGY STAR Computer Monitor Test Data Sheet (Excel, 36 KB)
Update Letter on Monitor Specification Revisions (PDF, 103 KB)
Monitor Labeling Follow-Up to Manufacturers (PDF, 94 KB)
Draft 1: Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 (PDF, 225 KB)

Computer Monitor Partner Meeting, July 22, 2003, Washington, DC

Detailed Notes and Key Next Steps from Computer Monitor Partner Meeting (PDF, 254 KB)
Meeting Agenda (PDF, 73 KB)
Meeting Attendees (Excel, 16 KB)
Overview of Draft 2 Computer Monitor Specification, Version 4.0 — Craig Hershberg (EPA) (PowerPoint, 300 KB)
Overview of Computer Monitor Test Methodology — Craig Hershberg (EPA) (PowerPoint, 555 KB)
Discussion of ENERGY STAR Program Requirements: Product Labeling — Ann Bailey (EPA) (PowerPoint, 445 KB)

Industry Comments on Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Specification for Monitors, Version 4.0

Monitor manufacturers and other interested parties have been encouraged to submit written comments on the Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Specification for Monitors, Version 4.0. This feedback will assist EPA in revising the first draft of the new Version 4.0 specification for monitors. To date, EPA has been given permission to post the following comments, divided into the broad general categories of Monitor Labeling and Partnership Agreement Feedback, Monitor Test Method Feedback, and General Comments on Draft Specification. Please note that these do not comprise all of the comments received by EPA; only those EPA has received permission to post. If you would like to submit written comments on any aspect of the Draft Specification, you are still encouraged to do so. Please send your comments to Craig Hershberg, EPA, at hershberg.craig@epa.gov.