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

Ceiling Fans (PDF, 119 KB)
Clothes Dryers (PDF, 101 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 73 KB)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 154 KB)
Dehumidifiers (PDF, 129 KB)
Dishwashers (PDF, 57 KB)
Furnaces (PDF, 64 KB)
Room Air Conditioners (PDF, 69 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 98 KB)


Draft Criteria Stakeholder Comments

A.O Smith (PDF, 506 KB)
NEEA & SMUD (PDF, 772 KB)
Samsung (PDF, 296 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.


Draft 2021 Recognition Criteria

​Ceiling Fans (PDF, 152 KB)
Clothes Dryers (PDF, 55 KB)
Clothes Washers (PDF, 79 KB)
Computer Monitors (PDF, 303 KB)
Dehumidifiers (PDF, 132 KB)
Furnaces (PDF, 92 KB)
Room Air Conditioners (PDF, 88 KB)
Ventilating Fans (PDF, 132 KB)