ENERGY STAR®: Home Electronics
How does a home audio/video product qualify for ENERGY STAR Certification?
These products must meet the assorted specifications including power consumption limits, idle state requirements, and audio amplifier efficiency. Specific details can be found here (Source: energystar.gov).
How does a home television qualify for ENERGY STAR Certification?
ENERGY STAR qualified televisions must consume 1 watt or less in standby mode. On-mode power requirements vary according to screen area and whether the unit is non-high, high, or full-high definition. External power supplies (EPS) packaged with TV products must meet all ENERGY STAR requirements for EPS devices. Additional information about qualifying factors can be found here (Source: energystar.gov).
If the status of a product is ‘pending’ when will the new requirements go into effect?
EPA has been delayed on the development cycle due to the program changes that took effect on December 31st, 2010.
What is an ENERGY STAR qualified battery charger?
Advanced energy-saving designs use 35 percent less energy than standard models. Conventional battery chargers – even when not actively charging a product – can draw as much as 5 to 20 times more energy than is actually stored in the battery.
