Power Integrations

ENERGY STAR

Countries:	United States
Type:	Voluntary Label
Links:	ENERGY STAR Home Page
	ENERGY STAR Product Specs
	ENERGY STAR has recently issued a its Version 2.0 specification for external power supplies. Find out more about the Version 2.0 spec.

	ENERGY STAR has released a final 1.0 spec for Solid State Lighting Luminaires. See table below for details.
Sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). One of the most visible certifications world-wide with energy efficiency specifications for consumer electronics, office equipment, appliances and external power supplies. ENERGY STAR is working closely with countries around the world to harmonize efficiency standards, including close collaboration with China's CECP. See also: International Energy Star for more details.

Other ENERGY STAR Information

PRODUCT

Max Standby / Min Efficiency

SSL luminaires shall not draw power in the off state with the following exceptions:

Integral occupancy, motion, photo-controls or individually addressable fixtures with external control and intelligence shall not exceed 0.5 W in the off state.

Power Factor:

Battery Charger Systems

Table 1: Energy-efficiency Criteria for Active Mode
(Version 1.1, Effective January 1, 2005)

Nameplate Output power (P_no)	Minimum Average Efficiency in Active Mode (expressed as a decimal)
≤ 0 to 1 watt	≥ 0.49 * P_no
> 1 to ≤ 49 watts	≥ [0.09 * Ln (P_no) + 0.49
> 49 watts	≥ 0.84

Table 2: Energy Consumption Criteria for No-load

≤ 2.5 W
≤ 2.0 W
Combo Units: ≤
Additional Handsets: 1.0 W

1 W Standby
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4 W

1 W

TV/VCR Combo Units: 6 W

TV/DVD, VCR/DVD, TV/VCR/DVD Combo Units: 4 W

Table 1: Base Functionality Annual Energy Allowance

Base Functionality	Tier 1 Annual Energy Allowance (kWh/year)	Tier 2 Annual Energy Allowance (kWh/year)
Cable	70	50
Satellite	88	56
IP	45	36
Terrestrial	27	22
Thin-client Remote	27	22

Table 2: Additional Functionalities Annual Energy Allowance

Additional Functionalities	Tier 1 Annual Energy Allowance (kWh/year)	Tier 2 Annual Energy Allowance (kWh/year)
Additional Tuners	53	16
Addtional Tuners - Terrestrial IP	14	8
Adv. Video Processing	18	12
DVR	60	32
High Definition	35	12
Removable Media Player	12	8
Removable Media Player/Recorder	23	10
Gateway	44	25
Cable Card	15	TBD