Room Air Conditioners Specification Version 3
The ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 specification for room air conditioners was finalized on June 22, 2012, and will take effect on October 1, 2013. Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions or concerns regarding these materials or the revision process can contact Amanda Stevens, EPA, at stevens.amanda@epa.gov.
ENERGY STAR Final Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Specification – May 30, 2014
ENERGY STAR Final Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Cover Memo (PDF, 57 KB)
ENERGY STAR Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Program Requirements (PDF, 134 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Draft, Version 3.1
AHAM Comments (PDF, 42 KB)
Electrolux Comments (PDF, 184 KB)
GE Comments (PDF, 85 KB)
UL Comments (PDF, 97 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Specification - April 17, 2014
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Draft Version 3.1 Specification. The deadline for comments is May 1, 2014. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Draft Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Cover Memo (PDF, 65 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft Version 3.1 Room Air Conditioner Specification (PDF, 112 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft Version 3.1 Crosswalk Analysis (PDF, 70 KB)
Final Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Room Air Conditioners - June 22, 2012
ENERGY STAR Final Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Cover Memo (PDF, 59 KB)
ENERGY STAR Final Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Specification (PDF, 99 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Final Draft, Version 3.0
Final Draft Version 3.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 43 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 64 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 317 KB)
Electrolux Comments (PDF, 9 KB)
Final Draft ENERGY STAR Specification for Room Air Conditioners - May 16, 2012
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Final Draft Version 3.0 Specification. The deadline for comments is May 31, 2012. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Final Draft Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Cover Memo (PDF, 51 KB)
ENERGY STAR Final Draft Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Specification (PDF, 107 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Draft 3 Version 3.0 Specification
Draft 3 V3.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 42 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 65 KB)
AHAM Comments - Connected Portion (PDF, 230 KB)
AHAM Comments - Suggested Connected Criteria Edits (PDF, 387 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 69 KB)
e-Radio Comments (PDF, 1.5 MB)
LG Comments (PDF, 76 KB)
Whirlpool Comments (PDF, 169 KB)
ENERGY STAR Stakeholder Webinar Meeting - January 31, 2012
EPA hosted a webinar on January 31, 2012, to discuss the Draft 3 Version 3.0 specification. Meeting materials are provided below.
ENERGY STAR Draft 3 Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioners Presentation (PDF, 289 KB)
Draft 3 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Room Air Conditioners - January 23, 2012
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Draft 3 Version 3.0 specification. The deadline for comments is February 20, 2012. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov. Additionally, EPA intends to host a webinar on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 10:00 am ET to discuss the Draft 3 Version 3.0 proposal and address stakeholder questions. To RSVP, please email appliances@energystar.gov by 5:00 pm ET on Friday, January 27, 2012.
ENERGY STAR Draft 3 Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Cover Memo (PDF, 95 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft 3 Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioner Specification (PDF, 198 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Draft 2 Version 3.0 Specification
Draft 2 V3.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 37 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 47 KB)
AHAM Comments - Smart Grid Portion (PDF, 126 KB)
California Investor Owned Utilities Comments (PDF, 170 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 158 KB)
EcoFactor Comments (PDF, 392 KB)
GE Comments (PDF, 23 KB)
GE Comments - Smart Grid Portion (PDF, 435 KB)
Haier Comments (PDF, 27 KB)
ENERGY STAR Stakeholder Webinar Meeting - June 2, 2011
EPA hosted a webinar on June 2, 2011, to discuss the Draft 2 Version 3.0 specification. Meeting materials are provided below.
ENERGY STAR Draft 2 V3.0 Room Air Conditioners Presentation (PDF, 570 KB)
Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Room Air Conditioners - May 17, 2011
ENERGY STAR Draft 2 Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioners Cover Memo (PDF, 38 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft 2 Version 3.0 Room Air Conditioners Specification (PDF, 96 KB)
Petition to ENERGY STAR on Smart Grid Enabled Appliances
The ENERGY STAR program received a petition in January 2011 from a joint coalition of stakeholders regarding smart grid enabled appliances. The petition and EPA's response, are provided below.
Petition to ENERGY STAR from Joint Stakeholders (PDF, 847 KB)
EPA Response Letter to Petition (PDF, 342 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Draft 1 3.0 Specification
Draft 1 V3.0 Comment Response Summary (PDF, 22 KB)
AHAM Comments (PDF, 42 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 87 KB)
GE Comments (PDF, 236 KB)
Greenpeace Comments (PDF, 131 KB)
Haier Comments (PDF, 53 KB)
Shecco Comments (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Whirlpool Comments (PDF, 230 KB)
ENERGY STAR Stakeholder Webinar Meeting - January 11, 2011
EPA hosted a webinar on January 11, 2011, to discuss the Draft 1 Version 3.0 specification. Meeting materials are provided below.
ENERGY STAR Room Air Conditioners Presentation (PDF, 941 KB)
Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Specification for Room Air Conditioners - December 21, 2010
EPA welcomes all partner and stakeholder feedback on the Draft 1 Version 3.0 specification. The deadline for comments has been extended to January 26, 2011. Comments are due via e-mail to appliances@energystar.gov.
ENERGY STAR Draft 1 V3.0 Room Air Conditioners Cover Memo (PDF, 40 KB)
ENERGY STAR Draft 1 V3.0 Room Air Conditioners Specification (PDF, 164 KB)
Applicable Specifications:
Heating & Cooling: Air Conditioner, Room (PDF, 76 KB)