Energy Star® was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The EPA partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1996 to promote the Energy Star® label.
A government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Read more about the Energy Star program at http://www.energystar.gov.
A U.S government program which windows and other products can qualify for if they meet the standards of energy efficiency required.
Many TVs and VCRs when they are turned off still continue to use electrical energy, as much as 13 or 14 watts when off.. A product with the Energy Star label is energy-efficient, using only 3 watts for TVs and 4 watts for VCRs. Benefit: Lower electrical bills because TVs and VCRs are using less power when they are idle.
International standard for energy-efficiency for electronic products. Products that comply with the Energy Star standards have been approved for their concern for the environment . If one buys a product with an Energy Star seal, one can save money on electric bills, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These standards have spread throughout the world.[iv
a government-supported program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through energy efficiency. Electronics and appliances—such as computers, refrigerators, washers, and air conditioners—carrying the ENERGY STAR label are guaranteed to be energy efficient. For more on this program, visit http://www.energystar.gov/.
Energy Star is a US government program to increase energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses.
Energy Start is an international standard for energy-efficient office equipment like computers, printers, photocopiers, and home electronics like TVs, VCRs, audio products or DVD players. Energy Star compliant products help reduce wasted energy and save money without sacrificing features or performance.
An EPA brand name used in a labeling program to market energy efficient goods and services in the building industry
A voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy , the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the fenestration industry. It is designed to assist consumers in the recognition of energy efficient products - and promote the environmental and economic benefits of these products. Windows qualify for the ENERGY STAR label when they meet or exceed the established guidelines for energy efficiency. This recognition is granted to only the most advanced energy efficient products on the market.
A U.S. government program to reduce unnecessary power consumption and waste. Energy Star certified computer systems use high efficiency power supplies and advanced power management techniques to help conserve electricity.
The ENERGY STAR program was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage the manufacture and use of office and other equipment that reduces energy use and hence pollution from power plants. Section 1.3 and Appendix B describe it in more detail.
The Energy Star program is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. It is a voluntary program that works with manufacturers of office equipment (and other uses of energy) to encourage the marketing and purchase of devices that have energy-saving features. There are Energy Star programs for copiers, printers, fax machines, and multi-function devices. The program is designed to reduce the use of energy, the emission of greenhouse gases, and to save consumers money.
an international standard for energy-efficient electrical equipment
EPA requirements that decrease the overall consumption of electricity.
Trane high efficiency systems carry the ENERGY STAR label. The result of Trane's partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ENERGY STAR products are more energy efficient and help reduce our whole earth's pollution problems. Choosing a Trane ENERGY STAR Comfort System assures homeowners of lower energy bills and improved indoor air quality for their home.
A program established by the EPA as a partnership with the computer industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal computers, which help reduce air pollution caused by power generation. To comply, a monitor must consume less than 30 watts of power in its lowest power state
An EPA-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency
Australian Government program promoting energy-efficient consumer products, particularly the use of power management systems and low-energy stand-by modes. It is currently mandatory for all fridges/freezers, washing machines and dryers, dishwashers and air-conditioners sold in Australia to carry an approved energy label.
A federal standard applied to office equipment for the purpose of rating the energy efficiency of the equipment. Energy Star computers, monitors, and printers save energy by powering down and going to "sleep" when not in use, resulting in a reduction in electrical bills and pollution levels.
A program supported by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) that recognizes products that are energy efficient. Energy Star labels can be found on products ranging from air conditioners to home heating equipment and more.
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
The Energy Star label was created by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to help consumers quickly and easily identify windows, doors, and skylights, as well as appliances, office equipment and other products that save energy.
An EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) designation attached to HVAC products that meet or exceed EPA guidelines for high-efficiency performance above the standard government minimums.
The standards that United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set forth in 1992 on office equipment such as computers in order to protect global environments. With the later agreement and participation of Japan and European countries, it has evolved into a scheme called The International Energy Star Office Equipment Program
A set of voluntary energy-efficiency programs, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR sets standards for, and labels, energy efficient products and sets standards of energy efficiency for homes and businesses.
When you see an Energy Star® on a product, you know it conforms to energy-efficiency guidelines as set out by the government environmental agency.
ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. The program created a set of standards for energy-efficiency for a variety of appliances and products. Products that meet the standard carry the ENERGY STAR® label as an indicator that they use less electricity over their life and can save consumers and businesses money .
ENERGY STAR® is an independent U.S. government program establishing a standard set of guidelines to recognize the energy efficiency of various products. ENERGY STAR® guidelines are used in conjunction with a variety of building materials, including windows and patio doors. Over the past ten years, ENERGY STAR® guidelines have helped double the efficiency of windows they endorse
A voluntary energy conservation program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with lighting fixture manufacturers to promote energy efficient lighting equipment. Participating manufacturers must meet rigid energy standards set by the EPA before they can attach the Energy Star® label to their products.
The ENERGY STAR program is a joint venture between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) designed to encourage homeowners to purchase energy-efficient products. Using less energy in our homes reduces the amount of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas. The advanced components and design in the ClimaTechâ„¢ insulated glass package exceed all performance criteria required by the ENERGY STAR program.
Program sponsored by the US Government's Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR rated products save energy by meeting strict guidelines set by the DOE and the EPA. Harvey vinyl windows are ENERGY STAR qualified when glazed with Low-E/Argon Gas. Click here for more information.
Norm defined by the EPA (US Environment Protection Agency) for computer manufacturers aiming at reducing electrical consumption.
(HVAC) An EPA (Envioronmental Protection Agency) designation awarded to HVAC products that meet or exceed EPA guidelines for high-efficiency performance.
A voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, product manufacturers, local utilities, and retailers. ENERGY STAR labeled products use less energy than other products. Partners help promote efficient products by labeling with the ENERGY STAR logo and educating consumers about the benefits of energy efficiency.
A program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy which establishes minimum performance standards for windows to be recognized as energy efficient. Three different sets of standards for U-value and solar heat gain have been established for three different climate zones in the U.S.
A voluntary labeling program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy that rates energy efficient products. Qualified products may display the ENERGY STAR® label.
ENERGY STAR® is a government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. Manufacturers use it on products that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the federal government.
n. A symbol affixed to systems and components that denotes lower power-consumption design. Energy Star is the name of an Environmental Protection Agency program that encourages PC manufacturers to build systems that are energy efficient. Requirements dictate that systems or monitors be capable of automatically entering a lower power-consumption state or "sleep state" while the unit is inactive, where the low-power state is defined as 30 watts or less. Systems and monitors that comply with these guidelines are marked with an Energy Star sticker.
Energy Star is a United States government program to promote energy efficient consumer products. It is well known for its logo appearing on many computer products and peripherals, though on many European-targeted products, TCO Certification, a combined energy usage and ergonomics rating from the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees (TCO), is used instead.