How do products qualify for the ENERGY STAR symbol?
ENERGY STAR qualified products must meet or exceed technical specifications endorsed by the Government of Canada. Requirements vary from one category to another, but typically the product must be from 10 to 50 percent more efficient than standard products to be allowed to carry the ENERGY STAR symbol. For example, an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator must be at least 15 percent more efficient than the standard/base model. New ENERGY STAR qualified products are added on a continual basis. Please consult the ENERGY STAR Web site for the most up-to-date listing of products and categories and qualifying specifications. Visit: energystar.gc.ca. THE POWER OF THE ENERGY STAR® SYMBOL is in its simplicity. No special knowledge is needed to select an energy-efficient product since the technical evaluation has been done for you – all you have to do is look for the symbol.
