ENERGY STAR Water Heaters- Solar Template

Service Method: Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x
Version Number: V5
Description Information for certification bodies to provide to EPA on products certified as meeting the eligibility criteria for the ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Residential Water Heaters Version 5.0. This template is for solar water heaters. Additional instructions for submitting this information to EPA are available at www.energystar.gov/qpx.
History :
  • 07/10/2023 - Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x Updated
  • 05/22/2023 - Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x Updated
  • 01/12/2023 - Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x Updated
  • 09/20/2022 - Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x Final
  • 09/06/2022 - Submit_Water_Heaters_Solar_5_x Available for Testing
Name Description Required/ Optional Multiple Select Data Type Restrictions Enumeration Text
ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner The ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner is the organization that has signed an ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement and labels the model. This organization is typically the brand owner. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 80


ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner's EPA-issued Organization ID This EPA-issued ID is the number assigned to the ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner. This ID can be located via the certification body's My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA) and searching for the organization's name. R N Integer

Partner Contact Name for This Model Provide the ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner contact responsible for this certified model. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 200


Type of Transaction Include the Type of Transaction associated with the certified model. Only the options included in the enumeration list may be provided. Initial certification must only be used if the model has never been submitted and does not have an ENERGY STAR Model Identifier. Registration must only be used for select types of models where EPA allows certification bodies to add previously qualified models to their programs for purposes of verification testing only. Modification must be used for administrative changes, including rerating the model(s). Certification withdrawn must be used when the model is no longer certified as ENERGY STAR. Recertification will rarely be used and must be approved by EPA prior to the transaction. R N Enumeration Data
  • Initial Certification
  • Modification
  • Certification Withdrawn
  • Recertification
  • Registration
Reason for Transaction Include the Reason for Transaction associated with the Type of Transaction. Only the reasons included in the enumeration list may be provided. If "other" is provided, list further details in the notes field. The certification body will determine when it is appropriate to use the reasons associated with "Initial Certification," "Registration" or "Modification." The reasons "Manufacturer Voluntary Withdrawal" and "No Longer Available" may be determined by the certification body and must only be associated with the transaction type "Certification Withdrawn." For all other cases of "Certification Withdrawn" or "Recertification," EPA must determine the appropriate reason and provide direction to the certification body. R N Enumeration Data
  • Initial Certification: Model Meets ENERGY STAR Requirements
  • Registration: Included in Verification Testing Pool
  • Modification: Added Model Name/Number
  • Modification: Removed Model Name/Number
  • Modification: Changed Model Name/Number
  • Modification: Changed Data
  • Modification: Rerated Models
  • Modification: Other (If Other, List in Notes Field)
  • Certification Withdrawn: No Longer Available
  • Certification Withdrawn: Manufacturer Voluntary Withdrawal
  • Certification Withdrawn: Delisted - Issue with Partnership
  • Certification Withdrawn: Disqualified Model - Failed Testing
  • Certification Withdrawn: Other (If Other, List in Notes Field)
  • Recertification: Model Meets ENERGY STAR Requirements
  • Recertification: Other (If Other, List in Notes Field)
Date of Transaction Type This date must be the same as the date when the Type of Transaction occurred. For example, the initial certification date must be the date the certification body notified the partner of model certification. R N Date

ENERGY STAR Model Identifier ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifier is a unique string of characters generated by certification bodies in accordance with EPA's ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifier standard. ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifier serves to distinguish models with non-identical performance characteristics. A unique ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifier must be assigned to each set of performance data that represents a model. Models in a family, series, or DOE basic model group that differ by one or more performance characteristics must be assigned different and unique ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifiers. ENERGY_STAR_Model_Identifier is different from Certification_ID or Family_ID, which may apply to several models that differ in terms of reported attributes. Naming convention is as follows: ES_[[ManufacturerOID]]_[[MODELNUMBER]]_[[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]]_[[7 Digit-randomnumber]] Note : Total Max length of this must not exceed 400 characters. [[ManufacturerOID]] = Provide Manufacturer EPA issued O_ID [[MODELNUMBER]] = Provide Model Number of the model [[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]] = Create date time string in the format where MM= month number, DD - Day number, YYYY = Year number, H24 hours (0-23), MI minute number, SS seconds. This typically indicates the date of certification, but there are no validations performed on it. [[7 Digit-randomnumber]] = Provide a random number of seven digits. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 400


Certification ID Certification_ID is a unique string of characters generated by certification bodies in accordance with EPA's Certifcation_ID standard. Certification_ID serves to distinguish one or more models with differing performance characteristics under a single certification in order to track models associated with that certification. Naming convention for Certification_ID is as follows: CER_[[ManufacturerOID]]_[[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]]_[[7 Digit-randomnumber]] Note : Total Max length of this must not exceed 400 characters. [[ManufacturerOID]] = Provide Manufacturer EPA issues O_ID, [[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]] = Create date time string in the format where MM= month number, DD - Day number, YYYY = Year number, H24 hours (0-23), MI minute number, SS seconds. This typically indicates the date of certification, but there are no validations performed on it. [[7 Digit-randomnumber]] = Provide a random number of seven digits. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 400


Family ID Family_ID is a unique string of characters generated by certification bodies in accordance with EPA's Family_ID standard. Family_ID serves to identify models under the same certification that are part of the same model family, series, or DOE basic model group. Family_ID may only be included for models where the ENERGY STAR specification supports families. *NOTE* Under a single certification, certification bodies may or may not have a Family_ID listed. A Family_ID must not be listed if the certification is comprised of only a single model. If there is a Family_ID listed, all models within the certification listed must also have the same Family_ID. Naming conventions for Family_ID are as follows: FAM_[[ManufacturerOID]]_[[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]]_[[7 Digit-randomnumber]] Note : Total Max length of this must not exceed 400 characters. [[ManufacturerOID]] = Provide Manufacturer EPA issues O_ID, [[MMDDYYYYH24MISS]] = Create date time string in the format where MM= month number, DD - Day number, YYYY = Year number, H24 hours (0-23), MI minute number, SS seconds. This typically indicates the date of certification, but there are no validations performed on it. [[7 Digit-randomnumber]] = Provide a random number of seven digits. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 400


Model Name Provide the Model Name of the certified model. If the certified model is part of a model family, include the family model name. The use of wildcards is allowed, but may limit the ability to search for a specific model name. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 255


Model Number Provide the Model Number of the certified model. If the certified model is part of a model family, include the family model number. The use of wildcards is allowed, but may limit the ability to search for a specific model name. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 255


Universal Product Code (UPC) Include UPC code(s) associated with the certified model, focusing on UPC codes featured in online listings. Do not include UPC codes if they are also associated with models not certified as ENERGY STAR. This field is available for all and required for select product categories unless not available. The UPC must be submitted as a string of digits when provided and should represent an actual UPC code. If not provided, the UPC code should be left blank and the reason for not including the UPC code will need to be submitted for the product to pass backend validation in EPA’s QPX system. O Y Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: unbounded
Min Length: 6
Max Length: 16


Reason for Not Providing UPC Code Required for select product categories if UPC code is not provided. O N Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0

  • UPC Code Not Yet Assigned - CB Will Provide Later
  • UPC Code Not Yet Assigned - Partner Will Provide Later
  • No UPC Code Provided - Custom or Commercial Product
  • UPC Code Is Also Associated with Models Not Certified as ENERGY STAR
  • No UPC Code Provided - Other Reason
Other Reason for Not Providing UPC Code Required if Reason for Not Providing UPC Code equals "No UPC code provided – Other Reason" . O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 2000


Brand Name Provide the model Brand Name in this field. To aid with consumer model searches, use consistent spelling, punctuation, and capitalization when providing brand names. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 200


Tested Model Name Provide the model name of the specific model that was tested. This will be the same as the Model Name unless this is a model family or private labeling submission. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 255


Tested Model Number Provide the model number of the specific model that was tested. This will be the same as the Model Number unless this is a model family or private labeling submission. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 255


Additional Models Represented by Family, Series, or DOE Basic Model
Additional Models Represented by Family, Series, or DOE Basic Model Additional Models Represented by Family, Series, or DOE Basic Model allows the listing of multiple additional models that are part of the same certification where performance characteristics are the same. The additional models may be identified by multiple sets of a model name and/or model number and/or additional identifying information. Each uniquely identified additional model name/number/identifier set must be listed as a separate entry within this field and must not be a comma-separated list. The use of wildcards is allowed, but may limit the ability to search for specific additional model names/numbers/identifiers. R Y
Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: unbounded


  • Additional Model Name
 Provide each Additional Model Name as a separate data entry. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 255


  • Additional Model Number
 Provide each Additional Model Number as a separate data entry. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 255


  • Additional Identifying Information
 Provide any Additional Identifying Information associated with the Model Name and/or Model Number. The identifying information may be used by consumers, incentive programs, or retailers to identify this model or model family. This includes, but is not limited to, SKUs and retail numbers. UPC codes should not be included in this field. Provide each Additional Identifying Information as a separate data entry along with the corresponding model name and model number. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 255


 
Is the Partner Listed the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)? Indicate whether or not the ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Partner that labels this model also manufactures this model. R N Enumeration Data
  • Yes
  • No
If the Partner is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Who Is? In the case that the manufacturer partner listed is not the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), provide the name of the OEM. The OEM is the organization that has manufactured the model. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 80


Currently Available on Market? If model is currently available, indicate "Yes." Otherwise, indicate "No." Note that all available models are displayed on an ENERGY STAR qualified product list and are subject to verification testing. R N Enumeration Data
  • Yes
  • No
Date Available on Market Date model is first sold within one or more markets. R N Date

Date Tested Date of laboratory test. If multiple test reports, provide the most recent date. R N Date

Date Certification Body Notified Partner of Model Certification. The date the certification body notifies the manufacturer that the model is certified as ENERGY STAR. R N Date

Certification Body Contact Name for this Model The name of the primary certification body contact responsible for any questions concerning the certification of the model. R N Text Min Length: 1
Max Length: 200


Laboratory
Laboratory Include information about one or more laboratories in which the model was tested. R Y
Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: unbounded


  • Laboratory's EPA-issued Organization ID
 This EPA-issued ID is the number assigned to the EPA-recognized laboratory that tested the model. This ID can be located via the certification body's My ENERGY STAR Account (MESA) and searching for the laboratory's name. This field is required for all certified models. O N Integer Min Occurs: 0


  • Laboratory Contact for this Model
 The name of the primary laboratory contact responsible for any questions concerning the testing of the model. This information is required for each laboratory indicated. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 200


 
In What Markets Is this Model Sold? Models must be sold in one or more of the ENERGY STAR partner markets provided in the enumeration list. R Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 1
Max Occurs: 8

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United States
Notes Provide any additional, relevant information related to the certification, including the reason for the transaction if "Other" is provided. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Max Length: 2000


Product Specific Information  
ENERGY STAR Specification Version
R N Enumeration Data
  • 5.0
Product Type
R N Enumeration Data
  • Solar Gas
  • Solar Electric
Fuel Type Required if Product Type is Solar Gas. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 2

  • Gas
  • Propane
OG-300 Number Required for all models with an OG-300 certificate.OG-300 certification numbers are 8 characters in length and may include numbers or letters. An example would be: 2010008A. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 8


Solar Uniform Energy Factor (SUEF)
R N Decimal No. of Decimal: 1
Min Value: 1.8
Max Value: 99.0


Draw Pattern
R N Enumeration Data
  • Very-Small-Usage
  • Low-Usage
  • Medium-Usage
  • High-Usage
Minimum Warranty - Parts (years)
R N Integer Min Value: 1


Minimum Warranty - System (years)
R N Integer Min Value: 6


Minimum Warranty - Collector (years)
R N Integer Min Value: 10


Minimum Warranty - Controls (years)
R N Integer Min Value: 2


Type of Backup
R N Enumeration Data
  • Tank
  • Tankless
Auxiliary Volume (gal)
R N Integer

Auxiliary Input (kW) Required if Product Type is Solar Electric. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Auxiliary Input (MBTU/hr) Required if Product Type is Solar Gas. Provide input rate in thousand BTU per hour. O N Integer Min Occurs: 0


Tank Diameter (in) Required if Type of Backup is Tank. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Tank Height (in) Required if Type of Backup is Tank. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Vent Type Required if Fuel Type is Gas or Propane. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 4

  • Power Vent
  • Power Direct Vent
  • Direct Vent
  • Atmospheric Vent
Height to Vent (in) Required if Fuel Type is Gas or Propane. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Vent Size 1 (in) Required if Fuel Type is Gas or Propane. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Vent Size 2 (in) Required if Fuel Type is Gas or Propane and model utilizes two vents. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Max Input (MBTUH) Required if Fuel Type is Gas or Propane. Provide Max Input in thousand BTU per hour. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 2


Water Heater Depth (in) Required if Type of Backup is Tankless. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Water Heater Height (in) Required if Type of Backup is Tankless. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Water Heater Width (in) Required if Product Type is Tankless. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Water Heater Diameter (in) Required if Type of Backup is Tankless. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Input Voltage (V) Required if Product Type is Solar Electric. O N Integer Min Occurs: 0
Min Value: 100


Solar Collector Panel Area (sq ft)
R N Decimal No. of Decimal: 1


Freeze Tolerance Limit (F) Required for all solar system types except for Photovoltaic. O N Integer Min Occurs: 0


Solar Collector Type
R N Enumeration Data
  • Flat Plate
  • Evacuated Tube
  • Batch
Solar Tank Volume (gal)
R N Integer

Active or Passive System
R N Enumeration Data
  • Active
  • Passive
Solar System Type
R N Enumeration Data
  • Direct Forced Circulation
  • Indirect Forced Circulation
  • Direct Thermosyphon
  • Indirect Thermosyphon
  • Direct ICS
  • Photovoltaic
Connected Functionality Indicate Yes if model meets all of the ENERGY STAR Connected Criteria as determined through examination of the product and/or product documentation. R N Enumeration Data
  • Yes
  • No
Communication Hardware Architecture Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Select all that apply. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 4

  • A - Built-in
  • B - Manufacturer-specific external communication module (s) and/or device (s)
  • C - Open standards-based communication port on the appliance with open standards-based communication module
  • D - Open standards-based communication port(s) on the appliance in addition to a, b, or c
Communication Standard - Application Layer Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Select all that apply. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 3

  • CTA-2045-A
  • CTA-2045-B
  • OpenADR 2.0b
Communication Standard - Media/Network Layer Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Select all that apply. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 8

  • Wired Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Zigbee
  • HomePlug Green PHY
  • 6LoWPAN
  • Z-Wave
  • CTA-2045
  • Other
Communication Standard - Media/Network Layer Other Required if Communication Standard - Media/Network Layer is Other. Indicate relevant standard(s). O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 1000


Connected Functionality - Load Up Functionality Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. If using CTA-2045-B, when receiving a request to use more energy, can the water heater respond with Basic Load Up, Advanced Load Up, or both. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 2

  • Basic Load Up
  • Advanced Load Up
Connected Functionality - Optional Operational Mode Functionality Indicates if a product is capable of responding to grid requests that are described in the specification, but not required. Select all that apply. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 2

  • Set Point Adjustment
  • Relative Price Signals
Time of Use Schedule Product is capable of storing and operating based on rates that move at set times and amounts through a day depending on peak usage with shoulder periods in the hours in between. O N Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0

  • Yes
  • No
Primary Communication Module/Device Brand Name Required if Communication Hardware Architecture is B, C, or D. Indicate the brand name of the primary communication module used to complete the ENERGY STAR System. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 1000


Primary Communication Module/Device Model Number Required if Communication Hardware Architecture is B, C, or D. Indicate the model number of the primary communication module used to complete the ENERGY STAR System. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 1000


Features Enabled By Primary Communication Module/Device Required if Communication Hardware Architecture is B, C, or D. Select all features enabled by the module/device (features which are not built-in). O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 4

  • User amenity (e.g. real time power reporting, remote management, user settings and messages)
  • Demand response via CTA-2045
  • Demand response via OpenADR with on-premises VEN
  • Demand response via OpenADR with cloud-based VEN
Description of System Cyber Security Measures Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Describe measures taken by the solar water heater Service Provider to support IT security (if any) for systems intended for home use, including company policy, compliance with published frameworks and standards, etc. This field is intended to capture measures beyond the implementation of security features at the device level. O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 2000


Network Standby Power (W) Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. O N Decimal Min Occurs: 0
No. of Decimal: 1


Is Broadband Internet Connection Needed for Demand Response? Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Indicate if Demand Response capabilities require broadband internet connection. O N Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0

  • Yes
  • No
Network Security Standards Required if Connected Functionality is Yes. Indicate all the standards and frameworks that apply to the Connected Water Heater - Solar product. O Y Enumeration Data Min Occurs: 0
Max Occurs: 8

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • NISTIR 8259A
  • CSA Cybersecurity Verification Program
  • ETSI EN 303 645
  • ANSI/UL 2900
  • UL IoT Security Rating (UL MCV 1376)
  • CTA-2088
  • Other
  • None
Network Security Standards - Other Required if Network Security Standards is Other. Indicate relevant standard(s). O N Text Min Occurs: 0
Min Length: 0
Max Length: 1000