What it means
For network equipment and consumer electronics, Energy Star certification requires third-party testing and registration, and the label must be used only for the certified configuration.
Applies to
- Eligible consumer electronics and network equipment
- Products where efficiency is a selling point
- Retail programmes that require the label
What it does not cover
- Safety, EMC or radio approval
- EU energy labelling, which is a separate scheme
- Inverter or motor efficiency standards
Verification checklist
- Confirm the product category is currently eligible
- Test against the active specification version
- Complete third-party certification and registration
- Report changes that affect qualified configuration