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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Computer Monitors

Partner Commitments

Commitment

The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
manufacturing of ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors. 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 on computer monitors and specifying the
testing criteria for computer monitors. 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 computer monitor model within six months of
activating the computer monitor 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 ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors. The
ENERGY STAR label must be clearly displayed on the product packaging, in product literature
(i.e., spec sheets), and on the manufacturer's Internet site where information about ENERGY
STAR qualified models is displayed. In addition, ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors
must be labeled according to one of the following four options: 1) permanent label on the top/front
of the computer monitor; 2) temporary label on the top/front of the computer monitor; 3) use of an
electronic label so that the ENERGY STAR certification mark appears on the computer monitor
screen through software in a manner that ensures only qualified computer monitors are labeled,
such as a desktop folder, on-screen display, boot-up screen, or navigation screen; or 4) the
ENERGY STAR label incorporated into advertising so that the number of impressions that result
are roughly equivalent to the impressions that would have resulted from consumer exposure to the
label on qualified computer monitors. While Partner is expected to fulfill all other commitments
listed under this Partner Commitments section of the Partnership Agreement for Computer
Monitors as of the specification effective date, the labeling requirements are deferred until July 1,
2006. Partners who wish to begin labeling qualified products prior to July 1, 2006 may do so;

provide to EPA, on an annual basis, an updated list of ENERGY STAR qualifying computer
monitor models. Once the Partner submits its first list of ENERGY STAR qualified computer
monitor models, the Partner will be listed as an ENERGY STAR Partner. Partner must provide
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. Specifically, Partner must submit the total
number of ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors 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

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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 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 computer monitors
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:

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.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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