EPA has entered into agreements with the following foreign governments to promote specific ENERGY STAR qualified products in their markets. These partnerships are intended to unify voluntary energy-efficiency labeling programs in major global markets and make it easier for partners to participate by providing a single set of energy-efficiency qualifications, instead of a patchwork of varying country-specific requirements. Organizations that partner with our international Partners to sell ENERGY STAR qualified products in other countries are held to the same technical or eligibility requirements as the U.S. program.
Dear Energy Efficiency partners,
As many of you are aware, the Government of Canada recently announced the new Greener Homes Grant. This grant provides eligible Canadian homeowners with up to $600 for EnerGuide home evaluations and professional advice, and up to $5,000 for energy-efficient retrofits.
This is an exciting opportunity for Canadian homeowners, retailers and manufacturers alike. We would like to clarify that the Greener Homes Grant Program is separate and apart from the ENERGY STAR Canada program even though some categories of ENERGY STAR certified products are included within the incentive tables. Please note that the lists of eligible products initially published will be updated periodically, and so registration is not immediate. If you are an ENERGY STAR Canada Participant, your products are not automatically eligible for this grant. For additional information, please contact the Greener Homes Grant Program: nrcan.canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes.rncan@canada.ca
It is important to note that there are strict limitations and guidelines that have been set for how registered affiliates are able to promote the grant, and how ENERGY STAR Canada Participants are able to promote it. Please see the recommended language below.
If your products are eligible for reimbursement through the Greener Homes Grant Program, we recommend promotional messaging that focuses on:
- How your company is affiliated with the program
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers up to $5,000 for energy efficiency retrofits, supported by an EnerGuide evaluation. We are a registered participant of this grant and offer (X) eligible for this incentive. Learn more about the grant and how to apply:https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
- Your products that are eligible for reimbursement through the Greener Homes Grant Program
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant Program has officially been launched! This is a great opportunity for Canadian homeowners to make energy-efficient retrofits to their home and we have (X) products associated with the grant. To learn more about how to get started on your retrofit journey, visit:
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant Program has officially been launched! This is a great opportunity for Canadian homeowners to make energy-efficient retrofits to their home and we have (X) products associated with the grant. To learn more about how to get started on your retrofit journey, visit:
- The benefits of the program for homeowners
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help Canadians make their homes more comfortable and affordable to maintain, support Canada’s environmental objectives and create jobs in communities across the country. Learn more about the program: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
If you are interested in promoting the program as an ENERGY STAR Canada Participant, although your products are not eligible for reimbursement through the Greener Homes Grant Program, promotional messaging should focus on the following:
- How the program supports Canada’s environmental objectives
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help Canadians make their homes more comfortable and affordable to maintain, support Canada’s environmental objectives and create jobs in communities across the country. Learn more about the program: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
** Please note that our organization is currently not affiliated with the Canada Greener Homes Grant, and our products are not eligible for reimbursement.
- The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help Canadians make their homes more comfortable and affordable to maintain, support Canada’s environmental objectives and create jobs in communities across the country. Learn more about the program: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
- What homeowners will be able to learn and take away from the program*
- With the Canada Greener Homes Grant, homeowners will be able to learn about their home’s energy performance and improve its energy efficiency and resiliency by putting in place energy efficient retrofits that they might not otherwise have considered. Learn more about the program: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
** Please note that our organization is currently not affiliated with the Canada Greener Homes Grant, and our products are not eligible for reimbursement.
- With the Canada Greener Homes Grant, homeowners will be able to learn about their home’s energy performance and improve its energy efficiency and resiliency by putting in place energy efficient retrofits that they might not otherwise have considered. Learn more about the program: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
- General statistics and facts about the Greener Homes Grant Program
- Buildings, including our homes, account for 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, so retrofitting existing homes is one way to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and save energy in their day-to-day lives. Learn more: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
** Please note that our organization is currently not affiliated with the Canada Greener Homes Grant, and our products are not eligible for reimbursement.
- Buildings, including our homes, account for 18% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, so retrofitting existing homes is one way to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. The Canada Greener Homes Grant will help homeowners reduce their carbon footprint and save energy in their day-to-day lives. Learn more: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441
If you are an ENERGY STAR Canada Participant who is NOT affiliated with the grant but wish to promote it, your messaging must clearly indicate this. If non-affiliated participants are misleading Canadians by providing false information regarding the eligibility of the grant and associating their products, repercussions similar to ENERGY STAR brand mis-use will be applied.
Please also note that only ENERGY STAR Canada Participants can use the ENERGY STAR symbol in association or for promotion of the Canada Greener Homes Grant. If you are currently not an ENERGY STAR Canada Participant and would like to use the ENERGY STAR materials, apply to join the program.
Please let us know if you have any further questions and we will be happy to clarify.
Thank you,
The ENERGY STAR Brand Management Team
As indicated in previous communications specific to the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 criteria development, the proposed recognition criteria for Dehumidifiers for ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2020 is now available.
Stakeholders are invited to provide written comments on these criteria no later than November 22, 2019 to MostEfficient@energystar.gov.
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Want to learn more about the new ENERGY STAR technical specification for Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS)? (To receive a French translation, please request via e-mail at: energystar@canada.ca).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be hosting a series of “office hours” to help you have a better understanding as to what SHEMS is and how it could impact your business or organization. The series will consist of four hour-long webinars. Each webinar will be comprised of three sections including general information; information targeted to specific stakeholders; and a question and answer session.
- October 30, 2019, 1-2pm ET: Making Sense of the ENERGY STAR SHEMS Program for Retailers
- November 13, 2019, 1-2pm ET: Working Toward Smart Efficiency: an Overview of the SHEMS Specification for Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
- December 4, 2019, 1-2pm ET: Making Sense of the ENERGY STAR SHEMS Program for Home Builders
To register for a session, please follow the hyperlink for the relevant session name. Please send additional questions and any requests for material to cover to SmartHomeSystems@energystar.gov.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Cheers!
Please find below notification for an update to the ENERGY STAR technical specification for imaging equipment. To receive a French translation of this specification, please e-mail energystar@nrcan.gc.ca.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Cheers!
(In development) Imaging Equipment–Version 3.0
The Final Draft ENERGY STAR Professional Imaging Equipment Test Method has been released for review.
The Final Draft reflects comments received from stakeholders, including:
- moving the clarified as-shipped instructions to the General Initialization section
- updating the auto-off and default delay time to sleep instructions
- additional clarifications for paper coating and measurement actions
For more information, visit the imaging equipment product development page.
Please e-mail ENERGY STAR Canada if you have any questions or concerns.
Please find below notifications for updates to ENERGY STAR technical specifications in Canada and the U.S. To receive a French translation of this specification, please e-mail energystar@nrcan.gc.ca.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Cheers!
(In development) Luminaires–Version 2.2
The ENERGY STAR technical specification for luminaires is under review. Minor adjustments are proposed to support new market developments and provide clarification on two requirements. Current certifications will not be affected.
Stakeholder feedback is requested by no later than August 5, 2019 to lighting@energystar.gov. Please indicate “ENERGY STAR Luminaires V2.2 Draft Specification Comments” in the email subject line. Comments received will be posted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR website unless otherwise requested.
(In development) Smart Home Energy Management (SHEMS)–Version 1.0
The Final Draft of the Version 1.0 SHEMS technical specification and Partner Commitments and the Final Draft Method to Determine Field Performance have been released. It is anticipated that specification will be final by the end of August 2019.
Any final comments may be submitted to smarthomesystems@energystar.gov by August 12, 2019. All comments will be posted to the SHEMS product development web page, unless the submitter specifically requests otherwise.
For more information, visit the SHEMS product development web page.
(Update) Dishwashers
An update to the technical specification for dishwashers is planned for later in 2019. If you are not already a dishwasher contact for your organization and would like to receive communications related to dishwashers, please update your contact information in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s MESA.
(New) ENERGY STAR Product Categories for Appliances
Specification development efforts are planned in 2019 for the following new appliance products listed below:
- Microwaves: In Q4 2019, a new product specification for microwave ovens is expected to be launched.
- Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products: In Q3 2019, a new product specification for miscellaneous refrigeration products is anticipated to start.
- Portable Air Conditioners: In Q3 2019, a new product specification process for portable air conditioners is planned.
Please e-mail ENERGY STAR Canada if you have any questions or concerns.
Please find below notification for the ENERGY STAR technical specification for room air cleaners. To receive a French translation of this specification, e-mail energystar@nrcan.gc.ca.
(In development) Room Air Cleaners—Version 2.0
Connected functionality is being considered as an optional criteria to the technical specification for room air cleaners.
In response to stakeholder comments on Draft 1 Version 2.0 room air cleaner specification, and prior to releasing Draft 2, a limited topic proposal has been released to provide an opportunity to comment specifically on a proposal to include optional connected criteria.
Stakeholders are encouraged to share feedback on the relevance of these features, as well as thoughts on how air cleaners can support smart energy management services. Stakeholder feedback is also sought to determine the prevalence of Wi-Fi in current products and whether functions such as filter alerts and product management are being offered through a manufacturer’s app.
Proposed additions to the Version 2.0 specification can be reviewed here: Proposed Optional Connected Criteria. Stakeholders are asked to submit comments or concerns to roomaircleaners@energystar.gov by no later than July 15, 2019.
For more information on the specification development of this product, visit the room air cleaners’ product development page.
Please e-mail ENERGY STAR Canada or contact your ENERGY STAR Canada Account Manager if you have any questions or concerns.
Notice: Moving Forward with Amendment 16 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations
Dear Stakeholders,
This is to inform you that Amendment 16 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. This is a significant milestone for Natural Resources Canada’s continued work under its Forward Regulatory Plan 2019-21.
The Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 16) have been published, along with a Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement. The Amendment will come into force on December 12, 2019, six months after the date of publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II, except for sections 16 and 17 which are already into force. T
Stakeholders are encouraged to visit the Canada Gazette or Natural Resources Canada’s website for more information.
Contact:
Jamie Hulan
Director, Equipment Division
Office of Energy Efficiency
Natural Resources Canada
930 Carling Ave, Building 3, 1st Floor
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0Y3
Dear ENERGY STAR® Canada Participant,
Please find below notifications for new, changed, final or proposed ENERGY STAR technical specifications in Canada and the U.S. To receive a French translation of any of these specifications please send an e-mail request to energystar@nrcan.gc.ca.
As always, please contact us or your ENERGY STAR Canada Account Manager if you have any questions or concerns. Cheers!
Commercial equipment
(In development) Commercial hot food holding cabinets—Version 3.0
The technical specification for hot food holding cabinets is currently under revision. For more information, visit the hot food holding cabinets development web page.
(In development) Commercial dishwashers—Version 3.0
The technical specification for commercial dishwashers is currently under revision. For more information, visit the commercial dishwashers product development web page.
(In development) Commercial ovens—Version 3.0
Based on the 2017 ENERGY STAR Unit Shipment and Market Penetration Report Calendar Year 2017 Summary, ENERGY STAR certified commercial ovens currently represent approximately 59% of the market. In recognition of the movement of the market toward more efficient ovens, and in the interest of better differentiating products for purchasers who prioritize efficiency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the ENERGY STAR criteria for these products. An equally important driver for this revision is expanding the scope of covered products to allow small gas and electric and large electric convection ovens to earn the ENERGY STAR. For more information, visit the commercial ovens development web page.
Commercial Steam Cookers—Component Inspection
On Dec 18, 2017, the EPA released the directive of its pilot program. EPA developed an option for certifying and verifying ENERGY STAR commercial steam cookers via component inspection. Participation in the component inspection process is optional. Certification Bodies (CBs) and brand owners for steam cookers interested in participating should notify the EPA at commercialsteamcookers@energystar.gov. For more information, visit the commercial steam cooker component inspection web page.
(In development) Vending machines—Version 4.0
A webinar was held on February 14, 2019 to discuss Draft 2 of the Version 4.0 vending machines technical specification. It is anticipated that this specification will be finalized by the end of Q1 2019 with it taking effect 9 months after. For more information, visit the vending machines development web page.
Office equipment and Data centres
(In development) Computers—Version 8.0
The technical specification for computers is under revision to address desktop computer workstation efficiency. For more information, visit the computers product development web page.
(In development) Displays—Version 8.0
The technical specification for displays is under revision. For more information, visit the displays product development web page.
(Final) Imaging equipment—Version 3.0
The Final Version 3.0 specification for imaging equipment will become effective October 11, 2019. Effective immediately, manufacturers may elect to have their CB certify eligible products to Version 3.0 requirements. After May 15, 2019, CBs will stop certifying new product submittals to Version 2.0. Products manufactured as of October 11, 2019, must be certified to Version 3.0. For more information, visit the imaging equipment product development web page.
(Reminder) Uninterruptible power supplies—Version 2.0
A reminder that as of January 1, 2019, all uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) products must be certified to Version 2.0. ENERGY STAR certified uninterruptible power supplies will use, on average, approximately 52% less energy than standard uninterruptible power supplies. For more information, visit the UPS product development web page.
(Reminder) Computer Servers—Version 3.0
A reminder that CBs are no longer able to certify to Version 2.1. Products manufactured as of June 17, 2019, must be certified to Version 3.0. For more information, visit the computer servers product development web page.
Electronics
(In development) Audio/video—Version 4.0
The technical specification for audio/video is currently under revision. For more information, visit the audio/video product development web page.
(In development) Televisions—Version 8.0
The technical specification for televisions is under revision. For more information, visit the televisions product development web page.
HVAC
(In development) Central Air Conditioner and Air Source Heat Pump—Version 6.0
The technical specification for central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps is currently under revision. For more information, visit the central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps development web page.
(Final) Dehumidifiers—Version 5.0
The Final Version 5.0 Specification for dehumidifiers will become effective on October 31, 2019. Effective immediately, manufacturers may elect to have their CB certify their eligible products to Version 5.0. As of June 3, 2019, CBs will be instructed to stop certifying new product submittals to Version 4.0. Products manufactured as of October 31, 2019, must be certified to Version 5.0. For more information, visit the dehumidifiers product development web page.
(Under consideration) Water Heaters—Version 3.3
An ENERGY STAR Water Heaters Draft Connected Criteria Stakeholder Meeting will be held on March 11, 2019, from 7:45 to 10:45am CT in Nashville, TN. To attend in person, RSVP to WaterHeaters@energystar.gov by March 6, 2019. To attend remotely, register here. For more information about potential connected criteria, including for water heaters, visit the Connected Criteria for ENERGY STAR Products development web page.
Fenestration
(Final) Fenestration—Version 5.0
The Final Version 5.0 specification for fenestration will become effective on January 1, 2020. The specification for windows and doors will have a maximum U-factor of 1.22 (W/m2•K) or a minimum ER of 34 for all of Canada. Skylights will have a U-factor of 2.29 (W/m2•K) or less. The ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria will require windows and the newly added category of sliding glass doors to have a U-factor of 1.05 or less or a minimum ER of 40 or more to be eligible. For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR Canada Fenestration web page.
Other Products
(In development) Connected Criteria for Large Loads Discussion Guide
The ENERGY STAR Connected Criteria for Large Load Products Discussion Guide has been released for review. This Discussion Guide lays out the general landscape of grid evolution along with detailed considerations for the following products: pool pumps, central air conditioners and air source heat pumps, water heaters, and electric vehicle supply equipment. Each product specific section contains requests for feedback to allow the program to thoroughly address connected functionality for these products. If you have feedback, please submit it to ConnectedProducts@energystar.gov by March 18, 2019. A webinar will be held on March 7, 2019 from 1:00-3:00pm EST to outline the content of the Guide. To attend, register here. For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR Connected Products development web page.
(Reminder) Pool Pumps—Version 2.0
A reminder that as of January 2, 2019, all pool pumps must be certified to Version 2.0. For more information, visit the pool pumps product development web page.
(Under development) Smart home energy management systems (SHEMS)
TheENERGY STAR Smart Home Energy Management Systems 2018 Work Group Summary has been released for review. The document summarizes outcomes gathered from stakeholder discussions in work groups focusing on four key topics: device mode, occupancy, plug loads, and demand response/distributed energy resources. Draft 1 of the specification is expected to be released by the end of the first quarter of 2019. For more information, please contact SmartHomeSystems@energystar.gov or visit energystar.gov/shems.
ENERGY STAR specification product plan for 2019
The EPA recently released its 2019 ENERGY STAR Product Development Plan
highlighting planned revisions, amendments and new specification launches for the upcoming year.
Planned revisions for 2019 include:
- Electronics: audio/video, computers (desktops), displays, small network equipment, enterprise storage, set top boxes.
- Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling: central air conditioning/air source heat pumps, dehumidifiers, furnaces
- Appliances: room air cleaners, dishwashers
- Commercial Food Service: commercial dishwashers, commercial ovens, steam cookers, vending machines
- Other: lab-grade refrigeration, water coolers
New product specification developments include:
- Elevators
- Energy Battery Storage
- Microwaves
- Miscellaneous refrigeration
- Portable air conditioners
- Smart Home Energy Management Systems
Wireless charging
The ENERGY STAR program in the U.S. and Canada recognizes criteria across the following product categories:
- Dishwashers
- Refrigerator-freezers
- Clothes washers
- Clothes dryers
- Ceiling fans
- Central air conditioners and air source heat pumps
- Dehumidifiers
- Ductless split air conditioners and heat pumps
- Ventilating fans
- Boilers
- Gas furnaces
- Geothermal heat pumps
- Computer monitors
- Televisions – New in 2019
- Windows
ENERGY STAR Canada Participants can find links to details on individual product criteria on the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient** web page.
Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria for windows is available on our website, and our certified products database is updated with qualified models as they are submitted.
**Note: Although links to the U.S. EPA Most Efficient product list pages are not currently available due to the U.S. federal government shutdown, manufacturers may still submit test results to certification bodies for ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2019 designation. Recognition criteria and bilingual labels for Canadian Participants are available upon request by contacting ENERGY STAR Canada.
For questions or more information, contact ENERGY STAR Canada.
Dear ENERGY STAR Canada participants and stakeholders,
Due to a potential government shutdown in the United States, it is possible that some shared ENERGY STAR online tools will not be available for use by Canadians as early as Friday, December 21st at midnight.
If the U.S. Senate fails to pass funding for government operations by tonight’s deadline, some government services could be affected. This could include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which administers some of the tools we use at ENERGY STAR Canada. Anyone trying to access our shared Product Finder (listing of all certified products in both countries) or product technical specifications pages during a U.S. government shutdown might encounter reduced service.
If you are in search of qualified product lists or technical specifications and they are unavailable, you are encouraged to download them prior to the deadline. Otherwise, contact your Account Manager or energystar@canada.ca for further assistance - we are here to help.
-The ENERGY STAR Canada team
In this issue…
Message from ENERGY STAR Canada
ENERGY STAR highlights, 2018
Energy efficiency news
New EPA reports now available
Midstream incentives: the new holy grail of energy efficiency programs
Cash-in your savings with pre-rinse spray valves
ENERGY STAR Canada’s skylight criteria for 2020 decided
CO2 Heat pump water heater—Courtesy of Sanden International
Most Efficient 2019 criteria announced
Branding and Marketing
Get Ready: ENERGY STAR Canada Awards will be launched January 2019
ENERGY STAR day 2018
ENERGY STAR Canada’s newest video: “Light the Moment”
U.S. ENERGY STAR products partner meeting
Be a market leader—join ENERGY STAR!
Participants at work
The Foodservice Energy Challenge featuring ENERGY STAR—Restaurant Canada
Training remote communities on energy management—Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care
Technical specifications - In development or updates:
Commercial equipment – hot food holding cabinets, ovens, vending machines
Electronics – audio/video
HVAC – air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, dehumidifiers, room air cleaners
Office equipment and Data centres – computers, displays, imaging equipment, servers
Other products – electrical vehicle supply equipment, smart home energy management systems (SHEMS)
The ENERGY STAR and PORTFOLIO MANAGER names and the ENERGY STAR symbol are trademarks registered in Canada by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and are administered and promoted by Natural Resources Canada.
Dear ENERGY STAR Canada Participants,
The 12 Days of ENERGY STAR® are coming!
We are looking forward to promoting ENERGY STAR certified products as great gifts during the holiday season. A special social media promotion will run from December 3rd to the 19th, which will include product giveaways and prominently feature 12 certified products: LEDs, tablets, televisions, dishwashers, smart thermostats, air purifiers, printers, light fixtures, sound bars, digital media players, washers and dryers, and laptops.
You are encouraged to participate by:
- Integrating ENERGY STAR messaging and materials; our social media plan will be sent to you soon - please share with your audiences!
- Using the hashtag: #12daysofENERGYSTAR
- Sharing and engaging with our content!
- Offering special deals or rebates on ENERGY STAR certified products over the holiday season
Our followers will be required to share our #12daysofENERGYSTAR social media posts in order to enter to win one of our product giveaways.
We will also promote “The Best Gifts Do Great Things” tagline and inspirational creative along with a call-to-action that encourages consumers to choose ENERGY STAR products for holiday gifts. These gifts come with more than just high-tech features, energy efficiency, and money savings—they give the gift of a better environment.
We are excited to work with you to leverage the holiday season to increase interest in ENERGY STAR certified products as the best gifts.
Thank you!
The ENERGY STAR Canada Team
ENERGY STAR® Canada Awards 2018 Congratulations to the winners!
ENERGY STAR Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 15th Annual ENERGY STAR Canada Participant Awards. The seventeen winners are program participants from across Canada representing utilities, manufacturers, retailers, associations, and homebuilders. Each winner demonstrated excellence in developing and promoting energy-efficient products and homes in Canada in 2017.
The awards will be presented later this month in Ottawa by The Hon. Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources,
This year’s winners are:
ENERGY STAR for Products
- Advocate of the Year: effiencyPEI
- Energy Efficiency Program Administrator of the Year: Yukon Government Energy Branch
- Manufacturer of the Year – Appliances: Samsung Electronics Canada
- Manufacturer of the Year – Commercial: QBD Cooling Systems Inc.
- Manufacturer of the Year – Electronics: Samsung Electronics Canada
- Manufacturer of the Year – Windows and Doors: JELD-WEN of Canada
- Manufacturer of the Year – Heating and Cooling Equipment: ecobee
- Manufacturer of the Year – Lighting: L’Image Home Products
- Promoter of the Year – ENERGY STAR Most Efficient: Rheem
- Promotional Campaign of the Year: Manitoba Hydro
- Recruit of the Year: Leaders in Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF)
- Retailer of the Year – National: The Home Depot Canada
- Retailer of the Year – Regional: GEM Windows & Doors
- Sustained Excellence: All Weather Windows
- Utility of the Year – Provincial: Énergie NB Power
- Utility of the Year – Regional: Hydro One Remote Communities Inc.
ENERGY STAR for New Homes
- New Homes Builder of the Year – Small: Odessa Ventures
- New Homes Builder of the Year – Mid-size: Arista Homes Limited
- New Homes Promotional Excellence: Arista Homes Limited
- New Homes Performance Excellence: Odessa Ventures
A big thank you not only to the winners and the applicants, but to all of our 1,500+ participants who work on a daily basis to help Canadians save energy, save money and save our environment.
More information about the awards process, and descriptions of the awards, are available on our website or by contacting ENERGY STAR Canada.
Thank you again for your advocacy and support,
Dianna Miller
Chief, ENERGY STAR for Products
Office of Energy Efficiency
Spring 2018
In this issue…
Message from ENERGY STAR Canada
Take action with ENERGY STAR this Earth Day
Energy efficiency news
ENERGY STAR Canada’s foodservice industry engagement
Smart appliances market set to grow
Windows compliance spot check: ensuring quality in Canada’s fenestration industry
Canadian lighting companies recognized for excellence by US EPA
Reminder: ENERGY STAR Participants must meet Canada’s regulatory requirements
The ENERGY STAR Canada Family continues to grow
Energy Summit 2018
Branding and Marketing
A word about residential door-to-door sales
Another new way to say “ENERGY STAR”
New video about ENERGY STAR windows!
Participants at work
Participant spotlight: Beko US Inc. - Blomberg
Technical specifications: In development or updates
HVAC equipment - central air conditioners and air source heat pumps; ventilating fans;
Lighting - light fixtures (luminaires);
Office equipment - computers, imaging equipment;
Data centres - servers, data centre storage; uninterruptible power supplies;
Fenestration - windows, doors and skylights;
Other products - pool pumps;
The EU ENERGY STAR programme followed an Agreement between the European Community EU) and the Government of the US to coordinate energy labelling of office equipment. It was managed by the European Commission. The US partner was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which started the scheme in the US in 1992.
The EU-US agreement expired on 20 February 2018.
Endorsement labels, such as the ENERGY STAR label, provide a ‘seal of approval’ to inform prospective purchasers that the product is highly energy efficient for its class. The ENERGY STAR label is not regulated by the Australian Government.
EECA started using the voluntary ENERGY STAR label in 2005. ENERGY STAR has become less relevant as the trans-Tasman E3 programme has gained momentum – this programme regulates to remove the worst performing products from the market and lets consumers compare the energy efficiency of appliances through the Energy Rating Label.
The ENERGY STAR® mark retired at the end of 2017.
ENERGY STAR International Partners
EPA has entered into agreements with the following foreign governments to promote specific ENERGY STAR qualified products in their markets. These partnerships are intended to unify voluntary energy-efficiency labeling programs in major global markets and make it easier for partners to participate by providing a single set of energy-efficiency qualifications, instead of a patchwork of varying country-specific requirements. Organizations that partner with our international Partners to sell ENERGY STAR qualified products in other countries are held to the same technical or eligibility requirements as the U.S. program.
EPA is interested in advancing product efficiency globally through international harmonization efforts and is currently working with a number of countries to advocate this. EPA recognizes the cost to manufacturers and partners to participate in voluntary programs and comply with mandatory efficiency requirements, and with governments to monitor these programs and maintain a positive consumer experience with energy efficient products. Therefore, EPA is interested in working with countries, including those that have not signed an ENERGY STAR partnership agreement, to harmonize product energy efficiency metrics and applicable test methods. EPA believes that a program should be tailored to its own market and efficiency levels should be set on a country-by-country basis, due to varying market and technology factors across countries.
Additional opportunities exist to collaborate internationally on the development of effective laboratory infrastructure, which is necessary for program and product quality assurance. Stakeholders interested in working with EPA in a similar manner can contact Kathleen Vokes, EPA, at vokes.kathleen@epa.gov.
International Labeling Requirements for ENERGY STAR Qualified Products
Bilateral agreements between EPA and foreign governments delineate program responsibilities to promote, monitor, and enforce ENERGY STAR in their markets. Regardless of where a product is manufactured, sold, and/or promoted, any use of the ENERGY STAR mark must comply with the ENERGY STAR Brand Book. As part of its ENERGY STAR agreement, each country is required to monitor use of the ENERGY STAR mark.
Within the United States, labeling of qualified models and/or associated materials is a requirement for ENERGY STAR participation. The specific requirements for each product category are outlined in the product-specific Partner Commitments. Only partners with qualified models who have otherwise met their partnership obligations (from labeling to submittal of annual unit shipment data) are displayed/promoted on the ENERGY STAR website. EPA and DOE undertake substantial efforts to monitor the application and use of the ENERGY STAR registered mark and to ensure that partners are fulfilling the participation requirements. These efforts include monitoring print advertisements, websites and domain names, in-store use, and print article content. Failure to comply with any of the ENERGY STAR requirements may result in suspension or termination of an organization's ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement.
Labeling Requirements by Country/Region 
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Labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified office equipment is mandatory in some ENERGY STAR international partner countries and strongly encouraged in others, because of the global nature of these products. Use of the ENERGY STAR mark includes placement on the top or front of the qualified products, on product packaging, in product literature and box inserts, and on partner websites.
Third-Party Certification Requirements with International Partners
Since January 1, 2011, EPA has required products, destined for the US market, to be tested for qualification in an EPA-recognized laboratory and certified as meeting the ENERGY STAR requirements by a third-party certification program. We believe that these changes to the ENERGY STAR program strengthen the procedures to better ensure that products bearing the ENERGY STAR label, in fact, meet the ENERGY STAR criteria. For further information, resources, and questions, please visit ENERGY STAR Laboratory Resources.
EPA is aware of that many of our international partner programs are making similar changes, where it makes sense for their markets. Other partners are continuing to recognize partners’ self declaration that their products meet efficiency requirements.
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| Notes: Countries around the world have adopted the ENERGY STAR label. International agreements have been signed with Natural Resources Canada, the European Community, Japan, Taiwan, China, Australia, and New Zealand. | |
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