Energy Star
US energy efficiency program / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Energy Star (trademarked ENERGY STAR) is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that promotes energy efficiency.[4] The program provides information on the energy consumption of products and devices using different standardized methods. The Energy Star label[5] is found on more than 75 different certified product categories, homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants. In the United States, the Energy Star label is also shown on the Energy Guide appliance label of qualifying products.
Founded | March 15, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-03-15) |
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Founder | John S. Hoffman. U.S. EPA |
Area served | Canada Japan Taiwan Switzerland United States |
Parent | United States Department of Energy |
Website | www |
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Elements of the Energy Star Program are being implemented in Japan, Taiwan, and Switzerland, as well as by Energy Star Canada.[6] In 2018, a 15-year long agreement with the European Union[7] expired. A previous agreement with the European Free Trade Association[6] has expired.