Set-top Box Specification Version 4.1
The Version 4.1 ENERGY STAR specification for Set-top Boxes is currently under review. Materials related to this process are provided below. Stakeholders who received past communications related to the development of Version 3.0 and 4.0 will continue to receive updates on this review effort. To be added to the contact list, stakeholders are encouraged to contact STBs@energystar.gov with their contact information.
EPA has updated relevant ENERGY STAR electronics product specifications to reflect that the Single- and Multiple-voltage EPSs shall meet the Level V or higher performance requirements under the International Efficiency Marking Protocol. This update does not affect currently certified products but rather allows products with a level VI EPS to be certified as ENERGY STAR.
On April 4, 2014, EPA released the final Version 4.1 STB Program Requirements for Manufacturers and Service Providers.
In response to stakeholder comments on the Final Draft specification, EPA released a supplemental testing and certification proposal on March 7, 2014.
EPA released the Final Draft of the Version 4.1 Specification for Set-top Boxes on January 23. The draft and associated documents can be accessed through the links below. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov by Wednesday, February 12. Also, EPA will host a webinar to discuss this Draft 2 specification on Friday, January 31 from 12 to 2 pm Eastern Time. Please RSVP through https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/233051511.
EPA held a stakeholder webinar on Monday, September 16th. The slide deck below contains changes reflecting discussion during the webinar.
The memo linked below presents the core changes EPA expects to include in the forthcoming Final Draft Version 4.1 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Specification. Stakeholders are invited to join a call on Monday, September 16th, from 12 PM to 2 PM Eastern Time to discuss these proposals. Please RSVP by September 10th via email to stbs@energystar.gov. EPA also welcomes written stakeholder feedback no later than Tuesday, September 10th, via email to stbs@energystar.gov.
EPA published the dataset used in the development of Draft 2 and has extended the comment deadline to July 10th. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov.
EPA held a stakeholder webinar on Monday, June 17th. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov by Wednesday, June 26th.
EPA released Draft 2 of the Version 4.1 Specification for Set-top Boxes on May 30. The draft and associated documents can be accessed through the links below. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov by Wednesday, June 26. Also, EPA will host a webinar to discuss this Draft 2 specification on Monday, June 17 from 12 to 2:30 pm Eastern Time. Please RSVP by emailing stbs@energystar.gov by Thursday, June 13.
EPA held an in-person meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss this Draft 1 specification on Friday, March 29. EPA is also releasing Draft Version 4.1 STB Manufacturer Partner Commitments for stakeholder review. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov by Monday, April 15.
EPA released Draft 1 of the Version 4.1 Specification for Set-top Boxes on March 18. The draft and associated documents can be accessed through the links below. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and submit comments to EPA via email to stbs@energystar.gov by Monday, April 15. Also, EPA will host an in-person meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss this Draft 1 specification on Friday, March 29, from 10 AM to 4 PM Eastern Time. Please RSVP by emailing stbs@energystar.gov by March 27. Call-in and webinar capability will be provided for remote attendees.
EPA hosted a stakeholder webinar to present the issues under review for the Version 4.1 set-top box specification on April 5, 2012. EPA welcomes stakeholders to submit comments via email to STBs@energystar.gov by Friday, April 13, 2012.