PARTNER
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Single Voltage External Ac-Dc and
Ac-Ac Power Supplies
Partner Commitments
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies. The
ENERGY STAR Partner must adhere to the following program requirements:
comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, defining the performance criteria that must
be met for use of the ENERGY STAR certification mark in association with single voltage external
ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies and specifying the testing criteria for single voltage external ac-dc
and ac-ac power supplies. EPA may, at its discretion, conduct tests on products that are referred
to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These products may be obtained on the open market, or
voluntarily supplied by Partner at EPA's request;
comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, describing how the ENERGY STAR
name and mark may be used. Partner is responsible for adhering to these guidelines and for
ensuring that its authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and
distributors, are also in compliance;
qualify at least one ENERGY STAR qualified single voltage external ac-dc or ac-ac power supply
model within three months of activating the external power supply portion of the agreement.
When Partner qualifies the product, it must meet the specification (e.g., Tier 1 or 2) in effect at that
time;
provide clear and consistent labeling of materials used in association with ENERGY STAR
qualified single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies. The ENERGY STAR label must
never be physically displayed on the power supply unit itself. It must, however, be clearly
displayed in the following partner materials used in the sale and marketing of external power
supplies for the wholesale market and for the retail replacement power supply market, unless
otherwise indicated below:
o on the manufacturer's Internet site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified
models is displayed
o on the product packaging—only required for the retail replacement power supply market,
optional for wholesale product packaging
o in product literature (e.g., specification sheets, product catalogs, brochures, etc.)
o on product advertising/promotional materials (e.g., print advertisements, trade show booth
posters, etc.);
Note: To complement the labeling commitment above, EPA has attached an appendix to provide
illustrative examples of the correct usage of the ENERGY STAR marks for external power
supplies. In addition, the ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines are available at
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=logos.pt guidelines for general reference. Please note,
however, that the Guidelines have not yet been updated to address the special applications for
external power supplies (e.g., mark may not be placed directly on the power supply unit itself).
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provide to EPA, on a quarterly basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualifying single voltage
external ac-dc and ac-ac power supply models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY
STAR qualified power supply models, the Partner will be listed as an ENERGY STAR Partner.
Partner must provide quarterly updates in order to remain on the list of participating product
manufacturers;
provide to EPA, on an annual basis, unit shipment data or other market indicators to assist in
determining the market penetration of ENERGY STAR. Specifically, Partner must submit the total
number of ENERGY STAR qualified single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies
shipped (in units) or an equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and Partner.
Unit shipment data must be segmented by nameplate output power category and model for both
the United States (US) and outside the United States (non-US). Partner also is encouraged to
indicate total unit shipments and/or the percent of total unit shipments that qualify as ENERGY
STAR. The data for each calendar year should be submitted to EPA, preferably in electronic
format, no later than the following March and may be provided directly from the Partner or through
a third party. The data will be used by EPA only for program evaluation purposes and will be
closely controlled. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), EPA will argue that
the data is exempt. Any information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the
confidentiality of the Partner;
notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for single voltage external
ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies within 30 days.
Performance for Special Distinction
In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from EPA for its efforts within the
Partnership, the ENERGY STAR Partner may consider the following voluntary measures and should keep
EPA informed on the progress of these efforts:
collaborate with end-use product manufacturers to introduce the latest high-efficiency power
supply technology into new, innovative product designs and popular, existing home and office
electronics;
consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue the ENERGY STAR
label for buildings;
purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement
specifications to include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials' contact information to
EPA for periodic updates and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product
information to employees for use when purchasing products for their homes;
ensure the power management feature is enabled on all ENERGY STAR qualified computer
monitors in use in company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed;
provide general information about the ENERGY STAR program to employees whose jobs are
relevant to the development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified
product models;
feature the ENERGY STAR mark on Partner Web site and in other promotional materials. If
information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the Partner Web site as specified by the
ENERGY STAR Web Linking Policy (this document can be found in the Partner Resources
section on the ENERGY STAR Web site at www.enerqystar.qov), EPA may provide links where
appropriate to the Partner Web site;
provide a simple plan to EPA outlining specific measures Partner plans to undertake beyond the
program requirements listed above. By doing so, EPA may be able to coordinate, communicate,
and/or promote Partner's activities, provide an EPA representative, or include news about the
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event in the ENERGY STAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR Web pages, etc. The plan may
be as simple as providing a list of planned activities or planned milestones that Partner would like
EPA to be aware of. For example, activities may include: (1) increase the availability of ENERGY
STAR qualified products by converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY
STAR guidelines; (2) demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency
through special in-store displays twice a year; (3) provide information to users (via the Web site
and user's manual) about energy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR
qualified products, and (4) build awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity
by collaborating with EPA on one print advertorial and one live press event;
provide quarterly, written updates to EPA as to the efforts undertaken by Partner to increase
availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR
and its message.
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