The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sets mandatory energy efficiency standards for various products sold in the U.S. Unlike a true 'certification', DOE compliance requires manufacturers to:
Test products according to DOE procedures
Meet minimum energy performance standards
Submit compliance reports (in some cases)
Properly label products (where required)
- Check 10 CFR Part 430(consumer products) or 10 CFR Part 431 (commercial equipment)
- Must follow DOE-approved test procedures
- Some products require third-party certification (e.g., ceiling fans)
- Submit compliance info via DOE's CCMS system (for covered products)
- Must be done before U.S. import/sale
- Some products require Energy Guide labels
- Keep test reports for DOE inspections
DOE regulations cover 60+ product categories, including:
Major Appliance Categories
- Refrigerators & Freezers
- Clothes Washers & Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Water Heaters
- Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps
- Furnaces & Boilers
Lighting Products
- General Service Lamps (light bulbs)
- LED Luminaires
- Ceiling Fans
Commercial & Industrial Equipment
- Electric Motors
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Pumps
- Battery Chargers
Electronics
- External Power Supplies (EPS)
- Set-Top Boxes
- Computers & Servers