The EU ENERGY STAR programme - Labeling Energy Efficient Office Equipment

The EU ENERGY STAR programme follows an Agreement between the Government of the US and the European Community (EU) to co-ordinate energy labeling of office equipment. It is managed by the European Commission. The US partner is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that started the scheme in the US in 1992.

Summary

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This website, hosted by the European Commission Directorate General for Energy, provides information about energy labelling of office equipment through the European Energy Star Programme that is associated with a similar programme initiated in the USA. The information is provided through a series of menus that include Products (Displays, computers and imaging equipment), Energy Calculator ( for Consumers at home or in business), News, Downloads (covering legislation, development of specifications, The EU Energy Star board, Registration Forms, Promotional Media and Database Archives), Contacts (for Europe, worldwide, EU registered partners, dealers and information on how to join) as well as anextensive Information Listing FAQ, EU Policy, Public Procurement, Ecoprofiles, EU Figures, Energy Star market, Glossary, Technical library and Computer Land). The contents can be searched by input of keywords into a single search field.

The Energy Star label represents a level of energy efficiency that any environmentally conscious manufacturer will want to meet, while the database lets the consumer pick the most energy efficient models from qualifiying office equipment that meets the required  performance criteria. The site includes background information and hints on why it makes sense to buy the most energy efficient office equipment, how to select the most energy saving configuration and how to use it most efficiently.

The website provides information for office equipment manufacturers (known as Energy Star Partners) who want to register qualified equipment while large institutional and private business buyers, as well as retailers interested in promoting energy efficient office equipment, can find information on the benefits of becoming an Energy Star Partner.

Related Information on the Regions 202020 Website:

• Sustainable Energy Theme(s): Energy Efficient Products

Last updated: 08/03/2012 10:23am - Contact: Katy HALL -