ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 Criteria Development
EPA has finalized the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 recognition criteria. Please contact MostEfficient@energystar.gov with any questions.
Final 2021 Recognition Criteria
EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 (PDF, 343 KB)
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient HVAC Application 2021 (PDF, 137 KB)
Ceiling Fans (PDF, 122 KB)
Clothes Dryers (PDF, 104 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 74 KB)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 157 KB)
Dehumidifiers (PDF, 132 KB)
Dishwashers (PDF, 59 KB)
Furnaces (PDF, 66 KB)
Non-Ducted Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 108 KB)
Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers (PDF, 171 KB)
Residential Windows and Sliding Glass Doors (SGD) (PDF, 100 KB)
Room Air Conditioners (PDF, 71 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 100 KB)
Draft Criteria Stakeholder Comments
EPA Response to CEE's Comments - October 9, 2020 (PDF, 82 KB)
A.O Smith (PDF, 518 KB)
NEEA & SMUD (PDF, 790 KB)
Samsung (PDF, 303 KB)
The Nature Conservancy California (PDF, 284 KB)
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 Update and 2021 Criteria Stakeholder Webinar
EPA held a webinar on July 15, 2020 to discuss the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 update and 2021 draft recognition criteria.
ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 Stakeholder Webinar (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Draft 2021 Recognition Criteria
EPA Memo ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2021 - July 15, 2020 (PDF, 374 KB)
Ceiling Fans (PDF, 156 KB)
Clothes Dryers (PDF, 56 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 81 KB)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 311 KB)
Dehumidifiers (PDF, 135 KB)
Furnaces (PDF, 94 KB)
Ductless Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (PDF, 136 KB)
Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers (PDF, 170 KB)
Residential Windows and Sliding Glass Doors (SGD) (PDF, 106 KB)
Room Air Conditioners (PDF, 90 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 135 KB)