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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for
Products with Battery Charging Systems (BCSs)
Partner Commitments
Commitment
The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to ENERGY
STAR qualified battery charging systems (BCS) packaged with a variety of end-use products. The ENERGY
STAR Partner must adhere to the following program requirements:
comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for BCSs, as follows: To be eligible for the
ENERGY STAR program, the BCS packaged with an end-use product must be an ENERGY STAR
qualified BCS. EPA may, at its discretion, conduct market research or tests on products that are referred
to as containing an ENERGY STAR qualified BCS. 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 marks and
name may be used. Partner is responsible for adhering to these guidelines, which include instructions for
using the ENERGY STAR BCS graphic that was specifically developed for BCS Partners, and for ensuring
that its authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also in
compliance;
qualify at least one BCS within three months of activating the BCS 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 for end-use products with qualified BCSs. The ENERGY
STAR BCS graphic must be clearly displayed:
1.	on the manufacturer's Internet site where information about end-use products with ENERGY STAR
qualified BCSs is provided, and
2.	either on the external product packaging (preferably the front face, outside of the box), or on an insert
within the box/packaging, or in another creative application provided that a plan is submitted to EPA
for consideration and approved prior to implementation.
Partner is also encouraged to use the BCS graphic in product literature (e.g., user manuals) and product
advertising/promotional materials. Partner is prohibited from directly affixing the BCS graphic to the
end-use product or the battery charger. However, it may be displayed on a cord tag that is fastened to
a BCS cord;
provide to EPA, on a semi-annual basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualified BCSs and their
associated end-use products. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified BCSs, the
Partner will be listed as an ENERGY STAR Partner on the ENERGY STAR Web site and in other
materials. Partner must provide semi-annual 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 qualified BCSs and their associated end-use products.
Specifically, Partner must submit the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified BCSs shipped (in units by
model) or an equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and Partner. Partner is also
encouraged to provide ENERGY STAR qualified unit shipment data segmented by meaningful product
characteristics (e.g., capacity, size, speed, or other as relevant), total unit shipments for each model in its
product line, and percent of total unit shipments that use an ENERGY STAR qualified BCS. 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. Any information used will be
masked by EPA so as to protect the confidentiality of the Partner;

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notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts for BCSs 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:
specify ENERGY STAR qualified BCSs across all applicable product types;
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 end-use products with ENERGY STAR qualified
BCSs;
feature the ENERGY STAR mark(s) 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.enerqvstar.gov). 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 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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