U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated the Energy Star program in 1992 with a desire to help consumers choose more energy-efficient electrical and electronic products, and thus to protect the environment. Products affixed with the ENERGY STAR logo shall meet the requirements for energy consumption index set by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). American consumers mainly rely on the logo to purchase the energy-saving products. Energy Star program has become one of the energy efficiency labeling systems with the widest scope of influence and the highest market acceptance in the United States.

New regulations of Energy Star

According to the ENERGY STAR program implemented in 1992, the electrical and electronic products in line with the requirements for energy consumption index announced by DOE and EPA may be voluntarily affixed with the ENERGY STAR logo after registration in EPA without the testing and confirmation by third-party testing body.

EPA and DOE jointly promulgated the latest requirements of the Energy Star program in early 2010. From January 1, 2011, manufacturers who apply for the Energy Star shall submit to EPA the certificate and test report issued by the authorized certification body and testing body to indicate the detailed test data required by the product specifications and standards. 

Accredited by CNAS and authorized by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CVC is an authorized testing body for the Energy Star. With rich experience in energy efficiency testing and the excellent testing equipment, CVC can offer customers the localized, convenient and efficient testing and certification services of Energy Star, which assists electronic and electrical product export enterprises in selling their products to the US market.

● Household refrigerator and freezer

● Room air conditioner

● Audio and video products

● Monitor

● Set-top box

● Decorative light string

● Computer

● Ceiling fan

● Central air conditioner and air source heat pump

● Fluorescent lamp

● Imaging equipment

● TV set

● Exhaust fan

● Dehumidifier

◆ Early-stage communication and confirmation of application

◆ Sample delivery for testing

◆ CVC conducts test and issues test report

◆ If the test results meet the requirements, CVC will assist the customer in submitting the information to the certification body and EPA will issue and register the certificate

◆ Affixing the Energy Star logo

◆ Annual supervision and verification