What Is the Difference Between Energy Star Qualified vs Certified

What’s the difference between “ENERGY STAR certified” and “ENERGY STAR qualified?” Product manufacturers should be using the term “ENERGY STAR certified products” because ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR’s requirements.

Is ENERGY STAR qualified the same as certified?

What’s the difference between “ENERGY STAR certified” and “ENERGY STAR qualified?” Product manufacturers should be using the term “ENERGY STAR certified products” because ENERGY STAR products are independently certified to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR’s requirements.

Does ENERGY STAR certified matter?

Replacing Really Old Appliances New, energy-efficient appliances can help you save money on energy bills over the next 10-20 years. … When you see the ENERGY STAR logo qualified on a product, it means that the product meets specific standards for energy efficiency that often exceed the federal minimum standards.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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