Energy Star Certification
Details
I. Introduction to Certification
ENERGY STAR, whose full Chinese name is Energy Star, is a government energy-saving program jointly promoted by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aiming to better protect the living environment and save energy. Products that have passed the review of Energy Star will be listed on its official website and can receive energy-saving subsidies, which will enhance their high recognition in the market. Energy Star comes with a certificate and, like DLC, is a voluntary certification.
The Energy Star program was initiated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE) in 1992 with the aim of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was later adopted by Australia, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, New Zealand and the European Union. This program is voluntary. The Energy Star standard typically saves 20-30% more energy than the US federal standard. The earliest products to cooperate with this plan were mainly information appliances such as computers. Later, it gradually extended to motors, office equipment, lighting, household appliances, and so on. Later, it also expanded to buildings. Since 1996, the US Environmental Protection Agency has been actively promoting the Energy Star Building Program. The EPA assists voluntary participants in assessing the energy usage of their buildings (including lighting, air conditioning, office equipment, etc.), planning energy efficiency improvement action plans for the buildings, and conducting follow-up operations. So in some residential or commercial buildings that have introduced new environmental protection concepts, the logo of Energy Star can also be found.
Ii. Product Scope
1. Office equipment: computers, copiers and fax machines, digital copiers, external power adapters, laptops, monitors, printers, tracing devices and integrated equipment, water coolers...
2. Household appliances: Battery charging systems, digital-to-analog converter boxes, cordless phones, TV/VCR and TV/DVD combination devices, DVD products, external power adapters, home audio equipment, televisions, VCRs...
3. Lamps with a power output of less than 250W that are directly connected to the power grid are mostly indoor lighting fixtures (civilian lamps) : fluorescent lamps, light engines, surface-mounted renovation kits, ceiling-mounted renovation kits, portable lamps, and integrated lamps. Not applicable product range: Outdoor lighting for commercial use, Highbay or Lowbay, panel lights (2X2,1X4,2X4).
Iii. Certification Standards
Iv. Test Items
The test contents included in Energy Star: safety, EMI, surge, noise (non-Energy Star energy efficiency test items), light performance and energy efficiency test items:
1. Luminous efficacy, luminous flux
2. Color temperature, color deviation, color rendering index
3. Light intensity distribution and regional light flux distribution
4. Spatial non-uniformity of chromaticity
5. Switching cycle
6. Optical flux maintenance rate
7. Color retention rate
8. Dimensions
9. Electrical parameters
V. Required Documents
1. Product User Manual
2. Safety design documents (including key structure diagrams)
3. Product technical conditions
4. Electrical schematic diagram of the product
5. Product circuit diagram
6. List of key components or raw materials (please select products with European certification marks).
7. A copy of the whole machine or component certification.
8. Other necessary materials.
Vi. Certification Process
1. Provide the Energy Star certification information and application form
2. The applicant fills out the application form (submits manufacturer information)
3. Submit sample and product information
4. Conduct laboratory tests on the samples
5. Submit the test data and related documents to the competent department of Energy Star
6. Once the review is passed, Energy Star will send a letter
7. The product is affixed with the Energy Star label
Vii. Certification Cycle and Validity Period
The certification period for Energy Star is 2 to 3 weeks. It can be expedited, and an additional fee will be charged for expedited processing
Viii. Factory Inspection
The Energy Star certification does not require factory inspections
Ix. Certification Mark
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