ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 Criteria Development

Please be aware that you must adhere to the Guidelines for using the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Designation PDF (1.4MB). In general, the graphic may only be used in association with recognized products. The graphic can appear on promotional materials such as point of purchase signage and websites, but never on the product itself.

EPA has released ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 proposed recognition criteria for stakeholder review. Please email all questions and comments to MostEfficient@energystar.gov.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Final 2016 Recognition Criteria
EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 (PDF, 564 KB)
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 Stakeholder Comment Matrix (PDF, 0 B)
Boilers (PDF, 0 B)
Ceiling Fans (PDF, 0 B)
Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF, 51 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 0 B)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 0 B)
Dishwashers (PDF, 0 B)
Ductless Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 0 B)
Furnaces (PDF, 43 KB)
HVAC Narrative Guide (PDF, 31 KB)
Televisions (PDF, 183 KB)
Refrigerator-Freezers (PDF, 297 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 0 B)
Windows (PDF, 0 B)
Friday, October 16, 2015
Draft Refrigerator Criteria Stakeholder Comments
ACEEE Comments (PDF, 0 B)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 40 KB)
Haier Comments (PDF, 65 KB)
Mass Save MUG Working Group Comments (PDF, 0 B)
Whirlpool Comments (PDF, 288 KB)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Draft Criteria Stakeholder Comments
AHAM Comments (PDF, 35 KB)
NEEP, PSEG Long Island, and Efficiency Vermont Comments (PDF, 324 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 111 KB)
Panasonic Comments (PDF, 118 KB)
Samsung Comments (PDF, 185 KB)
Water Source Heat Pumps Comments (PDF, 252 KB)
Whirlpool Corporation Comments (PDF, 214 KB)
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2015 Update and 2016 Proposal Webinar Slides
ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient 2015 Update and 2016 Proposals (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Draft 2016 Recognition Criteria
EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2016 (PDF, 536 KB)
Boilers (PDF, 119 KB)
Ceiling Fans (PDF, 179 KB)
Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF, 56 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 181 KB)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 297 KB)
Dishwashers (PDF, 184 KB)
Ductless Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 127 KB)
Furnaces (PDF, 46 KB)
Refrigerator-Freezers (PDF, 208 KB)
Televisions (PDF, 183 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 180 KB)
Windows (PDF, 186 KB)