ENERGY STAR (United States)
- Issuing Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Scope: Broad range of consumer and commercial products including appliances, electronics, buildings, and industrial plants
- Specificity: Provides energy performance ratings and certification for products that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines
- Application: Primarily used in North America, but recognized internationally
Key Features:
- Identifies top 25% most energy-efficient products in specific categories
- Strict performance requirements verified by 3rd party to earn ENERGY STAR label
- Provides easy-to-understand labels for consumers
- Covers over 75 product categories