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ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 Criteria Development

EPA has released the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 recognition criteria. Please contact MostEfficient@energystar.gov with any questions.

Final 2018 Recognition Criteria

EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 (PDF, 587.1 KB) Boilers (PDF, 61.58 KB) Ceiling Fans (PDF, 243.42 KB) Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF, 73.4 KB) Clothes Dryers (PDF, 201.87 KB) Clothes Washers (PDF, 198.33 KB) Computer Monitors (PDF, 371.82 KB) Dehumidifiers (PDF, 121.25 KB) Dishwashers (PDF, 199.08 KB) Ductless Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 144.96 KB) ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 Criteria Stakeholder Comments (PDF, 90.52 KB) ENERGY STAR Most Efficient HVAC Narrative Guide 2018 (PDF, 61.73 KB) Furnaces (PDF, 65.81 KB) Refrigerator-Freezers (PDF, 216.96 KB) Ventilating Fans (PDF, 120.47 KB) Windows (PDF, 201.77 KB)


Draft Criteria Stakeholder Comments

AHAM (PDF, 37.29 KB) CEE (PDF, 412.05 KB) ESRPP (PDF, 101.91 KB) GS&F (PDF, 120.8 KB) NRDC (PDF, 241.24 KB) NEEA (PDF, 203.27 KB) NEEP (PDF, 199.63 KB) Samsung (PDF, 227.6 KB) Whirlpool (PDF, 148.43 KB)


ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Update and 2018 Criteria Stakeholder Webinar

EPA held a webinar on August 17, 2017 to discuss the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Update and 2018 Criteria.

Watch the webinar recording below:

  • Part 1 
  • Part 2 
  • Part 3 

The recording is in three parts due to file size constraints. Thank you for your understanding.

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017 Update and 2018 Criteria Webinar Slides (PDF, 1.28 MB)


Draft 2018 Recognition Criteria

EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2018 (PDF, 538.26 KB) Boilers (PDF, 63.58 KB) Ceiling Fans (PDF, 249.3 KB) Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF, 77.86 KB) Clothes Dryers (PDF, 203.8 KB) Clothes Washers (PDF, 202.73 KB) Computer Monitors (PDF, 382.18 KB) Dehumidifiers (PDF, 63.52 KB) Dishwashers (PDF, 203.5 KB) Ductless Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 148.31 KB) Furnaces (PDF, 68.14 KB) Refrigerator-Freezers (PDF, 224.17 KB) Ventilating Fans (PDF, 124.09 KB) Windows (PDF, 205.81 KB)
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