Standards

As with building energy codes, equipment standards are a very cost-effective way to save energy by requiring a minimum level of energy efficiency for certain products, thereby transforming the market. Similarly, the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR program has resulted in decades of energy savings supported by relatively little federal spending. However, recent federal changes put both standards and the ENERGY STAR certification at risk. Let's investigate the impacts of these unnecessary changes and their effect on evaluations. What Are Standards? Appliance and equipment standards are minimum efficiency requirements established by the federal or state governments for new products. By…