ENERGY STAR is a voluntary government-backed program dedicated to helping individuals protect the environment through energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR mark is the national symbol for energy efficiency, making it easy for consumers and businesses to identify high-quality, energy-efficient products, homes, and commercial and industrial buildings. ENERGY STAR distinguishes what is efficient/better for the environment without sacrificing features or performance. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR mark prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For purposes of this survey, the questions answered will be limited to ENERGY STAR products.
Learn more: ENERGY STAR: USA website
Conformity with ENERGY STAR: USA's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following ISO 17025 Testing and Calibration Laboratories, ISO / IEC Guide 65 Product Certification
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Government
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EPA Lead-Safe Certification, and EPA SmartWay
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Other categories: Energy consuming products, homes, and commercial and industrial buildings
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United States
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Last updated: 20 January 2012