Set-top Boxes (STBs) Specification Version 3.0/4.0
Set-top Box (STB) Specification & Service Provider Requirements
The Versions 3.0 and 4.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top box (STB) specifications were finalized on January 21, 2011 and shall take effect on September 1, 2011 and July 1, 2013 (respectively). Materials related to this revision process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions can contact Katharine Kaplan, US EPA, at kaplan.katharine@epa.gov.
Updated Automatic Power Down Requirements in the ENERGY STAR STB Version 3.0 Specification —October 2, 2012
EPA updated the ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements clarifying the Automatic Power Down (APD) requirement of the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Set-top Box (STB) specification. The finalized documents are posted below.
ENERGY STAR STB Program Requirements for Manufacturers (PDF, 970 KB)
ENERGY STAR STB Program Requirements for Service Providers (PDF, 975 KB)
Clarification to the Automatic Power Down Requirement - August 31, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making a clarification to the Automatic Power Down (APD) requirement of the ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Set-top Box (STB) specification in light of numerous questions. Please refer to the memo below.
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box APD Clarification Letter (PDF, 91 KB)
Updated CSA Reference in the ENERGY STAR Test Method — June 7, 2012
EPA updated the ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements so that the Test Method now references the latest version of Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C380-11 test procedure. The use of C380-11 is acceptable in place of the C380-08 edition. This update does not require labs to be re-assessed to the 2011 edition right away. Rather, labs should have the 2011 edition reflected on their next scope according to their existing assessment schedule.
ENERGY STAR STB Program Requirements for Manufacturers (PDF, 970 KB)
ENERGY STAR STB Program Requirements for Service Providers (PDF, 975 KB)
August 12, 2011 - Clarification to the current ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Test Method
EPA has been asked by a certification body whether Set-top Boxes (STBs) undergoing qualification in a multi-room configuration need to also be tested in a single-room/single-output configuration. To streamline the testing process, EPA has updated the test method to allow testing of STBs in a multi-room configuration only, if that is the path to qualification chosen by a manufacturer.
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Test Method Multi-room Clarification Letter (PDF, 46 KB)
Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements for OEMs (Post-Clarification) (PDF, 790 KB)
Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements for Service Providers (Post-Clarification) (PDF, 397 KB)
Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements for OEMs (Pre-Clarification) (PDF, 184 KB)
Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements for Service Providers (Pre-Clarification) (PDF, 192 KB)
Final Version 3.0 & 4.0 Set-top Box Program Requirements - January 21, 2011
EPA Cover Memo for Final Version 3 and 4 STB Specifications (PDF, 65 KB)
Final OEM Partner Commitments (PDF, 53 KB)
Final Service Provider Partner Commitments (PDF, 60 KB)
Final Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 108 KB)
Final Version 4.0 Specification (PDF, 96 KB)
Final Comment Response (PDF, 52 KB)
Test Method Rev. Jan-2011 (PDF, 85 KB)
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Stakeholder Webinar - December 10, 2010
EPA hosted a conference call on Friday, December 10, 2010.
ENERGY STAR Presentation Slides (PDF, 67 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Final Draft Version 3.0 and 4.0 Set-top Box Program Requirements
CEE Comments (PDF, 114 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 42 KB)
Motorola Comments (PDF, 30 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 44 KB)
Final Draft Version 3.0 and 4.0 Set-top Box Program Requirements
The Final Draft Version 3.0 and 4.0 Set-top Box Program Requirements and associated documents were released on November 30, 2010. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to email feedback to STBs@energystar.gov by December 20, 2010.
EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 51 KB)
Final Draft Version 3.0 and 4.0 Specification (PDF, 142 KB)
Final Draft Service Provider Partner Commitments (PDF, 62 KB)
Final Draft Test Method (PDF, 81 KB)
Draft 2 Version 3.0 Comment Response (PDF, 121 KB)
Deep Sleep Requirements Proposal (PDF, 38 KB)
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Stakeholder Webinar - October 4, 2010
EPA held a stakeholder Webinar on Monday, October 4, 2010. Meeting details are provided below.
Set-top Box Specification Revision - Draft 2 Stakeholder Meeting (PDF, 245 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Specification
AT&T Comments (PDF, 184 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 87 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 97 KB)
EchoStar Comments (PDF, 192 KB)
Motorola Comments (PDF, 26 KB)
NCTA Comments (PDF, 117 KB)
Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Program Requirements - September 21, 2010
The Draft 2 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box specification was released on September 21, 2010. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback to STBs@energystar.gov by October 22, 2010
EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 63 KB)
Draft 2 Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 141 KB)
Draft 1 Test Method (PDF, 77 KB)
Draft 1 OEM Partner Commitments (PDF, 57 KB)
Draft 1 Service Provider Partner Commitments (PDF, 62 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Service Provider Proposal
ATT Comments (PDF, 141 KB)
CEA Comments (PDF, 118 KB)
DIRECTV Comments (PDF, 134 KB)
DIRECTV Supplemental Comments (PDF, 212 KB)
EPB Comments (PDF, 32 KB)
Intel Comments (PDF, 33 KB)
NCTA Comments (PDF, 635 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 150 KB)
Pace Plc Comments (PDF, 19 KB)
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Stakeholder Conference Call - July 7, 2010
EPA hosted a stakeholder conference call on Wednesday July 7, 2010 to discuss proposed revisions to the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for STB manufacturers and service providers. Comments on the service provider proposal are due to STBs@energystar.gov by July 30, 2010.
ENERGY STAR STB Service Provider Discussion Document (PDF, 65 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Specification
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board Comments (PDF, 44 KB)
CEE Comments (PDF, 100 KB)
Cisco Comments (PDF, 121 KB)
DIRECTV Charts (PDF, 172 KB)
DIRECTV Comments 1 (PDF, 16 KB)
DIRECTV Comments 2 (PDF, 13 KB)
DIRECTV Comments 3 (PDF, 17 KB)
EchoStar Comments (PDF, 196 KB)
EPB Comments (PDF, 29 KB)
Motorola Comments (PDF, 26 KB)
NCTA Comments 1 (PDF, 337 KB)
NCTA Comments 2 (PDF, 150 KB)
NRDC Comments (PDF, 68 KB)
Pace Plc Comments (PDF, 14 KB)
ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Stakeholder Meeting Follow-up - March 24, 2010
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would like to thank all stakeholders for their contributions to the STB specification development meeting this past Friday. As discussed at the meeting, EPA has completed the the attached Tier 2 proposal to supplement the Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box specification that was previously distributed for review. Comments on this new Tier 2 proposal are due to STBs@energystar.gov no later than Friday, April 9, 2010.
Draft 1 Version 3.0 Tier 2 Proposal (PDF, 87 KB)
Draft 1 Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 152 KB)
Data Analysis (EXCEL, 223 KB)
Draft 1 ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Set-top Box Specification Stakeholder Meeting - March 19, 2010
EPA hosted an in-person stakeholder meeting in Washington, DC on Friday, March 19, 2010. Details from this meeting are posted below.
Attendee List (PDF, 21 KB)
CEE Presentation Slides (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Draft Stakeholder Meeting Agenda (PDF, 33 KB)
ENERGY STAR Presentation Slides (PDF, 107 KB)
NRDC Presentation Slides (PDF, 197 KB)
Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Specification - February 23, 2010
The Draft 1 Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR Set-top Box specification was released on February 23, 2010. Manufacturers and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to e-mail feedback on this Draft 1 Version 3.0 specification to STBs@energystar.gov by March 23, 2010.
EPA Cover Memo (PDF, 57 KB)
Data Analysis for Draft 1 Version 3.0 (PDF, 22 KB)
Draft 1 Version 3.0 Specification (PDF, 152 KB)
Initial Comment Response Summary (PDF, 51 KB)
ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 Set-top Box Data Collection Information
EPA is seeking test data for products that are being considered for inclusion in the next revision of the specification, including products currently covered by the STB specification and IP STBs that are sold outside of a dedicated service provider contract. The test data will be used to inform the development of requirements and qualification criteria for all products in Version 3.0. Below, you will find the latest ENERGY STAR STB test procedure (modified to include references to some new technologies that are under evaluation) and a data collection form for documenting test results. Data submissions are due to EPA no later than January 5, 2010.
ENERGY STAR STB Data Collection Sheet (EXCEL, 18 KB)
ENERGY STAR Test Procedure (PDF, 101 KB)
Stakeholder Comments on ENERGY STAR Set-top Box Specification Revision Kick-off Call
AT&T Comments (PDF, 38 KB)
Cisco Comments (PDF, 37 KB)
Comments (PDF, 42 KB)
DirecTV Comments_1 (PDF, 32 KB)
DirecTV Comments_2 (PDF, 28 KB)
Motorola Comments (PDF, 38 KB)
NCTA Comments (PDF, 45 KB)
ENERGY STAR Stakeholder Kick-off Conference Call - December 3, 2009
The ENERGY STAR Set-Top Box Specification Revision Kick-off conference call was held on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Links to meeting materials are provided below.
Industry Initial Comments from the Consumer Electronics Association (PDF, 627 KB)
Attendee List (PDF, 105 KB)
ENERGY STAR Presentation Slides (PDF, 463 KB)
November 17, 2009 - Announcement Letter
STB Tier2 Announcement Letter (PDF, 41 KB)
Applicable Specifications:
Electronics and Office Equipment: Set-top Boxes & Cable Boxes (PDF, 970 KB)
Electronics and Office Equipment: Set-top Boxes & Cable Boxes (PDF, 975 KB)