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.
External Power Supply Requirement Update — October 31, 2014
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.
Version 4.1 Set-top Box Program Requirements for Manufacturers (Rev Oct-2014) (PDF, 581 KB)
Version 4.1 Set-top Box Program Requirements for Service Providers (Rev Oct-2014) (PDF, 729 KB)
Final Version 4.1 STB Program Requirements - April 4, 2014
On April 4, 2014, EPA released the final Version 4.1 STB Program Requirements for Manufacturers and Service Providers.
EPA Cover Letter (PDF, 252 KB)
Version 4.1 STB Program Requirements for Manufacturers (PDF, 700 KB)
Version 4.1 STB Program Requirements for Service Providers (PDF, 704 KB)
Final Draft Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 142 KB)
Version 4.1 Draft Supplemental Testing and Certification Proposal
In response to stakeholder comments on the Final Draft specification, EPA released a supplemental testing and certification proposal on March 7, 2014.
EPA Certification Proposal Memo (PDF, 66 KB)
ASAP Comments (PDF, 309 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 165 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on the Final Draft Version 4.1 Specification
ASAP, ACEEE, NEEP (PDF, 328 KB)
AT&T (PDF, 281 KB)
Broadcom (PDF, 258 KB)
Entropic (PDF, 328 KB)
NCTA (PDF, 133 KB)
NRDC (PDF, 275 KB)
DIRECTV, DISH Network, EchoStar (PDF, 182 KB)
Final Draft Version 4.1 Specification Stakeholder Webinar – January 31, 2014
Stakeholder Webinar Presentation (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Final Draft Version 4.1 Set-top Box Specification – January 23, 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 (link is external).
EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 108 KB)
Final Draft V4.1 Specification (PDF, 839 KB)
Draft 2 Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 102 KB)
Version 4.1 Set-top Box Stakeholder Webinar to Discuss Memo – September 16, 2013
EPA held a stakeholder webinar on Monday, September 16th. The slide deck below contains changes reflecting discussion during the webinar.
ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 STB Webinar Slides (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Stakeholder Comments on the Version 4.1 Memo
ASAP Comments (PDF, 119 KB)
AT&T Comments (PDF, 364 KB)
Broadcom Comments (PDF, 264 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 224 KB)
EchoStar and DISH Comments (PDF, 150 KB)
Entropic Comments (PDF, 15 KB)
NCTA Comments (PDF, 63 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 173 KB)
Version 4.1 Set-top Box Proposal Memo – August 29, 2013
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.
ENERGY STAR Version 4.1 STB Proposal Memo (PDF, 340 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on the Draft 2 Version 4.1 Specification
Arris Comments (PDF, 40 KB)
ASAP (Appliance Standards Awareness Project) Comments (PDF, 335 KB)
AT&T Comments (PDF, 327 KB)
AT&T Appendix A Comments (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 34 KB)
CEA Comments (PDF, 61 KB)
Cisco Comments (PDF, 219 KB)
CSA Group Coments (PDF, 94 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 275 KB)
Echostar Comments (PDF, 169 KB)
EchoStar Appendix A Comments (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 70 KB)
Entropic Comments (PDF, 92 KB)
NCTA (National Cable & Telecommunication Association) Comments (PDF, 73 KB)
NRDC (National Resources Defense Council) Comments (PDF, 328 KB)
Verizon Comments (PDF, 35 KB)
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Set-top Box Dataset – June 21, 2013
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.
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Dataset (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 87 KB)
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Set-top Box Stakeholder Webinar – June 17, 2013
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.
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Webinar Presentation (PDF, 698 KB)
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Set-top Box Specification - May 30, 2013
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 Cover Letter (PDF, 44 KB)
Draft 2 Version 4.1 Specification (PDF, 278 KB)
Draft Version 4.1 Manufacturer Partner Commitments (PDF, 64 KB)
Draft 1 Version 4.1 Comment Response (PDF, 64 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on the Draft 1 Version 4.1 Specification
AT&T Comments (PDF, 129 KB)
Cisco Comments (PDF, 51 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 461 KB)
EchoStar Technologies Comments (PDF, 157 KB)
EchoStar Technologies Additional Comments (PDF, 297 KB)
Motorola Comments (PDF, 460 KB)
NCTA Comments (PDF, 1.2 MB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 270 KB)
Draft 1 Version 4.1 Set-top Box Stakeholder Meeting – April 1, 2013
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 Presentation (PDF, 548 KB)
Draft Version 4.1 Manufacturer Partner Commitments (PDF, 131 KB)
Draft 1 Version 4.1 Set-top Box Specification - March 18, 2013
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 Cover Letter (PDF, 41 KB)
Draft 1 Version 4.1 Specification (PDF, 267 KB)
Version 4.1 Launch Comment Response Document (PDF, 69 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on the Version 4.1 Specification Review
ARRIS Group (PDF, 542 KB)
AT&T (PDF, 483 KB)
CEE (PDF, 202 KB)
DIRECTV (PDF, 47 KB)
EchoStar (PDF, 179 KB)
NCTA (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Motorola Mobility (PDF, 21 KB)
Stakeholder Webinar - April 5, 2012
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.
ENERGY STAR STB V4.1 Launch Stakeholder Webinar (PDF, 4.0 MB)
Version 4.1 Set-top Box Specification Review Launch - March 20, 2012
Version 4 Specification Review Launch Announcement (PDF, 45 KB)
Version 4.0 Specification Finalized on January 21, 2011 (PDF, 96 KB)