What does it mean when a product is ENERGY STAR qualified?
If a product is ENERGY STAR qualified, this means that it is significantly more energy efficient than required under current federal standards. For example, central air conditioning systems with ENERGY STAR endorsed logos exceed existing federal standards by a minimum of 20 percent, while furnaces with the logo exceed minimum standards by at least 15 percent. Essentially, being ENERGY STAR qualified means that the products have a higher level of energy efficiency than standard products found on the market today. ENERGY STAR qualified products allow homeowners to use energy more efficiently, save money on utility bills, help make their homes more comfortable and reduce air pollution.