• Background – History• Criteria – What Gets a Star?• Evaluations – Economical View• Criticisms• Key Points• Packets

Goal: Promote and Identify Energy Efficient Products that reduce greenhouse gas emission

Energy Star Timeline

1991 92 93 94 95 96 97

EPA IntroducesGreen Lights

Program

January 1991

June 1992

1st EnergyStar labeled

ProductsComputers and

Monitors

Energy Starprinters

January 1993

October 1994

EnergyStarFax

Energy Star forBusiness

Green Lights merger

March 1995

April 1995

Energy StarCopiers, transformers

Central air,Programmable

thermostat

Energy EfficientHomes 30%

October

1995

June 1996

Oct

ober

199

6

EPA &DOEBoilers

Exit signs

RefrigeratorAC

Dishwashers

December

1996Mortgages available

For energy starhomes

Light FixturesScanners

March 1997

December 1997

ClothesWashers

1998 99 2000 01 02

TVsVCRs

Windows

January 1998

March 1998

Audio DVD

Roof

January 1999February 1999

Top 25%Office

Buildings

CFLsJune 1999

August 1999

Top 25%Of

Schools

Water CoolersTraffic Signals

October 2000

April 2000

Home Improvement

Toolbox&

Portfolio Manager

Novem

ber 2000

January 2001

Dehumidifiers

SupermarketsGrocery Stores

July 2001

Ceiling Fans

August 2001

Key Product Criteria for ENERGY STAR

Product Phase I Standby

Mode

Phase II Standby

Mode

Consumer Audio

Products

< 2.0 Watts < 1.0 Watt

DVD Products

< 3.0 Watts < 1.0 Watt

Key Product Criteria for ENERGY STAR

Product TV VCR TV/VCR Combination Units

Standby Mode

< 3 Watts

< 4 Watts

< 6 Watts

• Audio 3.2 watts non-star• DVD 4.5 watts non-star• Phase I ends 12/31/02• Phase II begins 01/01/03

• TV 5.9 non-star• VCR 5.1 non-star

Device Energy Star System Home System Methodology

Round 1 - ConsumptionTelevision 2.50 watts – 21.9 kwh /yr 5.90 watts – 51.684 kwh /yr (Watts * 24*365) / 1000 = kwh

DVD player .9 watts – 7.884 kwh /yr 4.5 watts - 39.42 kwh /yr (Watts * 24*365) / 1000 = kwh

VCR 3.5 watts – 30.66 kwh /yr 5.1 watts - 44.676 kwh /yr (Watts * 24*365) / 1000 = kwh

Stereo System .9 watts - 7.884 kwh /yr 1.9 watts - 16.644 kwh /yr (Watts * 24*365) / 1000 = kwh

Energy Totals 68.328 kwh /yr 152.42 kwh /yr

Round 2 - CostTelevision $2.19 /yr $5.17 /yr Kwh*.1 = $ /yr

DVD Player $0.79 /yr $3.94 /yr Kwh*.1 = $ /yr

VCR $3.07/yr $4.47 /yr Kwh*.1 = $ /yr

Stereo System $0.79/yr $1.66 /yr Kwh*.1 = $ /yr

$Totals $6.83 /yr $15.24 /yr

Round 3 –Product Life (9yrs) $61.47 $137.16 $Totals*9yrs = $ /9yrs

Round 4 – Nationwide $/yr $690,110,030.00 $1,539,864,840.00 101,041,000*$Totals = $NW/yr

Round 5 – Nationwide Product Life (9yrs)

$6,210,990,270.00 $13,858,783,560.00 101,041,000*$/9yrs = $NW/9yrs

Note: Household estimate of 101,041,000 is based on 1998 estimations from U.S. Census BureauEstimations based on $0.1 /kwh

Key Points: - payout $8.59 /yr less when using Energy Star per household - Save $75.69 over the lifetime of the product per household - Save United States 7.6 billion dollars over the lifetime of the product

* Energy Star Electronics Usually carry no extra incurred costs over non-energy star systems

Computer Model Ship

Guideline Power Consumption

Before July 1, 2000 •Shall enter a sleep mode within 30 minutes of

inactivity

•If shipped with network capability, shall sleep on networks and respond to wake events

Power Supply Watts (W) in Sleep Mode

On & After July 1, 2000 •Shall enter a sleep mode within 30 minutes of

inactivity

•If shipped with network capability, shall sleep on networks and respond to wake events

Guideline A:< 200W> 200W < 300W> 300W < 350W> 350W < 400W> 400W

< 15W< 20W< 25W< 30W< 10% of power supply's maximum continuous output rating

< 30W

< 15% of power supply's maximum continuous output rating

< 200W

> 200W

Key Product Criteria for ENERGY STAR Labeled Monitors(effective July 1, 1999)

Low-Power Mode First Low-Power "Sleep Mode"

Second Low-Power "Deep Sleep" Mode

Maximum Watts in Low-Power State

< 15 Watts < 8 Watts

If left in sleep state 24 hours a day for a year = 263 kwh /yr = $21.76If left on 24 hours a day for a year = 1752 kwh/yr = $145.07Save $123.31 !

Energy Star Backs:1. Refrigerators – 10% under NAECA2. Dishwashers – 25% better the NAECA EF3. Washing Machines – 50% better EF of 2.5 / MEF of 1.26

Not Backed:1. Dryers2. Ovens3. Ranges4. Water Heaters

• Biggest household power consumer• 1990 Refrigerators 900 kwh /yr• Energy Star Refrigerators 10% less than NAECA

  Current NAECA maximum energy use(kWh/year)

Current NAECA maximum energy use(kWh/year) effective July 1, 2001

Top Mount Freezer w/o through-the-door ice

16.0*AV + 355 9.8*AV + 276

Side Mount Freezer w/o through-the-door ice

11.8*AV + 501 4.91*AV + 507.5

Bottom Mount Freezer w/o through-the-door ice

16.5*AV + 367 4.6*AV + 459

Top Mount Freezer with through-the-door ice

17.6*AV + 391 10.2*AV + 356

Side Mount Freezer with through-the-door ice

16.3*AV + 527 10.1*AV + 406

• No standard Size• Use AV (Adjusted Volume)• AV = (Fresh cu ft.) + 1.63*(Freezer cu ft.)

Energy Star Claims:• Better Insulation• More Efficient Compressor• Improve Heat Transfer Surfaces• More Precise Temperature and Defrost Mechanisms• Keeps Kitchen Cool

Side By Side 24.5 – 26.4 cu. Ft

Top Mount Freezer 22.5 cu. Ft – 24.4 cu. ft

Model # Company Size - Fresh/ Star Kwh/yr $/yr Price $ AV NAECA NAECA 01 Star Std. Freeze (cu ft.)

Refrigerator - Side By SideMSD2456G Maytag 24 - 15/ 8.6 Yes 625 52 1549 29.018 1000 699 629MSD2454G Maytag 24 - 14.9/ 8.6 No 690 57 1239 28.918 998 698 628

ED2FHEXLQ Whirlpool 22 - 14.6/ 7.4 Yes 606 50 1179 26.662 962 675 608ED2FHGXKQ Whirlpool 22 - 14.6/ 7.4 No 671 56 1069 26.662 962 675 608

Refrigerator - Top FreezeMTB2456G Maytag 24 - 16.1/ 7.7 Yes 499 41 1029 28.651 814 557 501.3PTB2454G Maytag 24 - 16.1/ 7.7 No 555 46 879 28.651 814 557 501.3

ET1MTEXLQ Whirlpool 20.9 - 14.5/ 6.4 Yes 467 39 749 24.932 754 520 468.3ET1MTKXKQ Whirlpool 20.9 - 14.5/ 6.4 No 514 43 649 24.932 754 520 468.3

• Energy Star Refrigerators Save $5.00 /yr• Initial Investment $100 +• Payback time 20 + yrs.NOTE: The reason why Energy Star Refrigerators are not economically sound is because you have to buy higher model numbers in order to receive an energy star on the refrigerator. The higher price paid is caused by both the extra features in the higher models as well as modifications made to meet energy star standards.

* Numbers are based on 8.28 cents per Kwh

• Loads 322 264 /yr.• Most have standard size• EF = (loads per year) / (annual energy usage)

Model # Company Star Kwh/yr $/yr Price $ EF NAECA Old Star Star Std 01

Dishwashers - Two RackMDB9150A Maytag Yes 413 35* 779 0.639 0.46 (574) 0.52 (508) 0.575 (459)MDB6650A Maytag No 573 48* 669 0.461 0.46 0.52 0.575

* Numbers are for Electric Water Heater based on five loads a week at 8.28 cents per Kwh

• This Model Save $13 /yr by:• No pre-rinsing• Effective Wash Action• Energy Efficient Motor• Sensors determine cycle length & temp.

Note: Energy Star Dishwashers suffer from the same economical issues as refrigerators. The higher cost is due to features as well as energy star. Therefore, extra features most likely have to be bought in order to buy an energy star model.

• Based on 392 loads /yr• No standard size tub volume• Compared based on Energy Factor = (392*Volume cu ft.) / (Annual energy usage kwh)• New! MEF – Modified Energy Factor – includes dryer work

Model # Company Volume cu ft. Star Kwh/yr $/yr Price $ EF Star StdWashers - Vertical AxisMAV9600E Maytag 3.1 Yes 418 34** 849 2.91 2.5MAV8600A Maytag 3.1 No 983 79** 849 1.24 2.5

** Numbers are for Electric Water Heater based on eight loads a week at 8.03 cents per Kwh

This model saves $45 /yr by:1. Superior design = less water / larger basket2. Sensors regulate water usage and water temp3. Water Extraction Technology

 Regular Light Bulb Wattage

ENERGY STAR Wattage

Electricity Savings (over 6,000 hours, at 8.5 cents per kwH)40 watts 15 watts $13

60 watts 20 watts $20

75 watts 25 watts $25

100 watts 32 watts $34

Note:CFL USE 75% Less EnergyCFLs cost between $5 -$15CFL - 6000 hours, incandescent – 1000 hoursCFL = Energy Star

Exposure can effect:1. Brain2. Spinal Cord3. Kidneys4 . Liver

Exposure Causes:1. Memory Loss2. Difficulty Moving3. Trembling Hands

• Programmable Thermostat Criteria: 1. 2 programs (weekday/weekend) 2. 4 temp. / programSaving are 20 – 30%

• Boiler CriteriaAFUE – Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency – of 85%

accounts for fuel use, electricity use, and fans used in the furnace6% more efficient than national standard

• Room Air conditioner criteriaEER – Energy Efficiency Ratio = BTU rating / wattage 10 % above new NAECA15% above old NAECA

*Note:To Be an Energy Star Home Must Use 30% less Energy For Heating, Cooling, and Water Heating

1. No levels!2. Higher Models = More Money3. Standards are not up to technological advances4. For Some Appliances Too Close to Minimum Federal Standard5. CFL Special Disposal6. Energy Star Only Examines One Attribute (Energy Efficiency) of

Products Life CycleWhat About:

1. Raw material extraction,2. Manufacture3. Transportation4. Use of the product5. Recycling6. Disposal.

• DO NOT Blindly follow the star

• READ the ENERGY GUIDE

• Buy Appliances that fit your needs! Bigger does not mean better!

• Do a side by side comparison of the products

• Target the cheapest changes to yield higher efficiency Such as:

Washing MachinesComputers

• REMEMBER Energy Star only targets product efficiency!

• Energy Star Folder• Energy Star Magnet• Spiral Bound Advertising Overview• Energy Star Qualifying Product Lists for Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Washing Machines, Boilers, and Programmable Thermostats• Thank you letter and contact information• Energy Star Insulation Guide Book• Energy Star Insulation Fact Book• List of Energy Star Mortgage Lenders with contact information• Energy Star Home Buying Fact Sheet• Energy Star Heating and Cooling Systems Pamphlet• Energy Star New Homes Pamphlet