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ENERGY STAR Labelling of Programmable Thermostats to be Replaced with Education Program
The U.S. ENERGY STAR program is moving forward with plans to suspend the programmable thermostat specification and replace with an ENERGY STAR consumer education program that will encourage homeowners to set back their thermostats at night and during the day when no one is at home.
As reported in the previous edition of ENERGY STAR News/Nouvelles, the ENERGY STAR program has determined that there is no conclusive evidence that consumers are actively using the set-back feature of programmable thermostats to save energy and money. After seeking and reviewing stakeholder feedback on a proposal to suspend the ENERGY STAR specification for programmable thermostats and focus instead on consumer education, the ENERGY STAR program has announced that use of the ENERGY STAR certification symbol for these products will cease as of May 1, 2008.
By extension, the use of the ENERGY STAR symbol for programmable thermostats will also cease in Canada on that date. The Canada's Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU) also supports the U.S. findings, “… since nearly one out of every four programmable thermostats was not programmed in 2003.” For more details, the SHEU can be viewed on-line.
At the same time, the U.S. ENERGY STAR program plans to continue to educate consumers about the full range of thermostat technologies, with a particular emphasis on the use and benefits of programmable thermostats. ENERGY STAR in Canada is considering a similar approach as part of its new ecoENERGY Initiatives. More information on ecoENERGY [This link opens a new window].
The U.S. ENERGY STAR has also announced that it will support the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in developing a new quality standard for programmable thermostats. NEMA has indicated that ENERGY STAR partner manufacturers will be engaged in this process to help develop a consensus within the industry.
Residential Light Fixtures Now Part of ENERGY STAR in Canada
Residential light fixtures are included in the list of products that can qualify for ENERGY STAR in Canada. The ENERGY STAR symbol can be used by participating manufacturers and retailers to promote qualified residential lighting fixtures. Consumers who purchase these fixtures can expect to reduce their electricity consumption and costs by about 66 percent compared to a standard fixture.
More details on qualified residential light fixtures
Questions and answers on qualified residential light fixtures
Revision to the Current ENERGY STAR Specifications for Commercial Solid Door Refrigerators and Freezers
The process to examine and revise the ENERGY STAR specifications for commercial solid door refrigerators and freezers has formally begun. The current ENERGY STAR specification has been in place since September 2001 and to ensure that ENERGY STAR continues to represent the top performers in terms of energy efficiency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be revisiting the current ENERGY STAR specifications for solid door refrigerators and freezers to determine new performance levels. More information [This link opens a new window] be found on the ENERGY STAR U.S. Web site.
New ENERGY STAR Criteria for Dishwashers and Clothes Washers in 2007
Dishwashers and clothes washers will have to meet more stringent criteria to qualify for the ENERGY STAR symbol effective January 1, 2007.
Notice to appliance salespeople about new ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers and clothes washers – PDF
Notice to consumers and salespeople
Questions and answers about changes to the ENERGY STAR criteria for dishwashers and clothes washers
ENERGY STAR: New High-Efficiency Levels Introduced for Windows, Doors and Skylights
More information [This link opens a new window]
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Energy-Saving Housing Program Launched in Ontario [This link opens a new window]
Details are available by e-mail.
What's New?
Canada's ENERGY STAR® Market Transformation Awards 2007
Applications are no longer accepted
2007 ENERGY STAR Participants Meeting – With the introduction of the new ecoENERGY initiatives, we have experienced a few delays in the planning of the ENERGY STAR meeting, and for that reason, there will not be a meeting this spring. We expect to hold our annual ENERGY STAR meeting later in the fall…stay tuned for details.
2006 ENERGY STAR Participants' meeting and awards.
2005 ENERGY STAR Participants' meeting and awards.
Backgrounder – ENERGY STAR in Canada – Ottawa, May 2003
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