- Green Room
- Regulations by Agency
- 80 Plus
- Australia Department of Climate Change
- Blaue Engel / Blue Angel
- CA Energy Comm. (CEC)
- China Energy (CECP)
- EC EuP Eco-Directive
- ENERGY STAR (Intl.)
- ENERGY STAR (U.S.)
- EU Code of Conduct
- EU Eco-Label
- GEEA
- Japan Top Runner
- Korea Energy
- Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
- Nordic Swan
- U. S. Department of Energy
- U. S. Federal Government
- US 1-Watt Executive Order
- Regulations by Application
- Regulations by Location
- Mr. Green’s Blog
- Energy Efficiency Resources
- Energy FAQs
- Introduction to Green Power
- Regulations by Agency
Regulations by Agency
The following agencies have made their current regulations for power consumption and efficiency available on their websites. Please use the links below to read more about individual agencies and view pertinent information.
| Agency | Location | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| US Department of Energy (DoE) | US | Applicances and Commercial Equipment |
| US Federal Government | US | External Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Standby Efficiency, Lighting Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Labeling for Consumer Electronics |
| 80 Plus | US | Desktop Computers |
| US "1-Watt Standby" Order | US | Computers, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, DVD Players, VCRs, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Audio Products, Microwaves, Multifunction Devices, Docking Stations |
| Australia Department of Climate Change | Australia | Air Conditioners, Smoke Alarms, Integrated Stereos, Home Theater Systems, Free-to-Air Digital Set Top Boxes, Instantaneous Gas Water Heaters, DVD Players, Copiers, Computer Printers, Microwaves, Scanners & Multifunction Devices, Portable Stereos, VCRs, Clothes Washers, Clothes Dryers, Dishwashers |
| Blue Angel | Germany | Computers, Computer Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Heating Systems |
| California Energy Commission | US - California only | Consumer Audio and Video Equipment |
| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Canada | Standby Energy |
| China Energy Conservation Project (CECP) | China | External Power Supplies, Televisions, DVD/VCD Products, Clothes Washers, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Set Top Boxes, Rice Cookers, Air Conditioners |
| Energy Star - US | US | External Power Supplies, Cordless Phones, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combo Units, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Dishwashers |
| Energy Star - International | Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Taiwan | External Power Supplies, Cordless Phones, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combo Units, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Dishwashers |
| EU Code of Conduct | Europe | External Power Supplies, Digital TV Services, Broadband Equipment |
| EU EuP Ecodesign-Directive | Europe | Personal Computers (desktops & laptops) and Computer Monitors, Imaging Equipment, Televisions, Standby and Off-Mode Losses of EuPs, Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies, Lighting, HVAC, Refrigerators and Freezers, Dishwashers and Washing Machines |
| EU Eco-Label | European Union, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland | Computers, Monitors, Televisions, Televisions w/IRD, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Small Household Electrical Equipment |
| GEEA | Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland | Computers, Printers, Printer/Fax Combos, Fax Machines, Scanners, Copiers, Televisions, DVD Players, VCRs, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Set Top Box / IRD, Analogue Satellite Receivers, Audio Set/Components, External Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Cordless Phones, Energy Saving Devices |
| Energy Saving Office Equipment & Home Electronics Program | Korea | External Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computer, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Printer/Fax Combos, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Microwaves |
| Top Runner | Japan | Televisions, VCRs, Copy Machines, Computers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Transformers |
| Nordic Swan | Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark | Computers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, TV/VCR Combos, DVD Players, VCRs, Stereos, Refrigerator/Freezers |