ENERGY STAR, created in 1992, is a joint programme of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. It is a voluntary programme that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. The programme’s goal is to identify and promote energy–efficient products and buildings in order to reduce energy consumption, improve energy security, and reduce pollution through voluntary labelling of or other forms of communication about products and buildings that meet the highest energy efficiency standards.
The ENERGY STAR label appears on over 65 different product categories as well as new homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants. The certified product categories cover battery chargers, household appliances and commercial appliances, electronics, office equipment, lighting and fans, heating and cooling, water heaters, building products and others.
