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Energy star

Energy Star is a United States government program to promote energy-efficient consumer products.
		

Table of contents
1 History
2 Major Milestones
3 Source
4 External Link

History

In 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced Energy Star as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Computers and monitors were the first labeled products. Through 1995, EPA expanded the label to additional office equipment products and residential heating and cooling equipment. In 1996, EPA partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy for particular product categories. The Energy Star label is now on major appliances, office equipment, lighting, home electronics and more. EPA has also extended the label to cover new homes and commercial and industrial buildings.

Through its partnerships with more than 7,000 private and public sector organizations, Energy Star delivers technical information and tools that organizations and consumers may use choose energy-efficient solutions and best management practices. Energy Star has delivered energy and cost savings across the country, saving businesses, organizations, and consumers more than $7 billion a year. Over the past decade, Energy Star has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of such technological innovations as LED traffic lights, efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment and low standby energy use.

Major Milestones

2003

2002

2001

August: Energy Star specifications for ceiling fans and small commercial heating and cooling equipment announced.

2000

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1996

1995

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1993

1992

1991

Source

This public domain U.S. government website.

External Link

Energystar.com