ENERGY STAR® product specifications

To qualify for ENERGY STAR, products must meet the energy efficiency specifications set for their product category. For example, for whiteware both standby and operational power are part of the specification. Whereas for DVD players and audio equipment, currently only standby power use is measured.

The specifications are designed so that when first launched, approximately the top 25% of models in a product category will qualify for the ENERGY STAR mark.

Depending on the product category, the specifications are developed in the USA or New Zealand.

From time to time specifications are improved and upgraded to keep up with developments in product technology and to provide incentive for manufacturers to constantly improve the energy efficiency of products.

Check out the current specifications for ENERGY STAR products available in New Zealand.

 Heating and cooling

• Current Heat pump specification v1.0
• New Heat pump specification v2.0

 Whiteware

• Dishwasher specification
• Washing machine specification
• Fridge/freezer specification

Home electronics

• Audio equipment and DVD player specification
• Set-top box specification
• Television specification

Office  equipment

• Computer specification
• Imaging equipment specification (scanners, printers, MFDs, copiers)
• Monitor and display specification

Lighting

• Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) specification

More information

• Become an ENERGY STAR partner
• ENERGY STAR product categories