The
Most Efficient recognition will represent approximately the top 5 percent of models on
the market in the following categories: heating and cooling equipment clothes
washers, refrigerator-freezers and televisions.
The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy recently
announced a pilot program to recognize the most energy-efficientEnergy Star-certified
products in their. Products that receive the Most Efficient designation
demonstrate exceptional and cutting-edge efficiency performance that
environmentally-minded consumers and early adopters value.
The
Most Efficient recognition will represent approximately the top 5% of models on
the market in the following categories: heating and cooling equipment clothes
washers, refrigerator-freezers and televisions. Rheem and Nordyne are among the
first Energy Star partners to be recognized as having the Most Efficient
products. Later this year, the EPA will initiate a process to consider
additional product categories for potential inclusion in 2012.
In addition to meeting established performance
requirements, products must also be Energy Star-qualified and certified by an
EPA-recognized certification body. Manufacturers are encouraged to submit
products that meet the requirements to EPA for recognition. Criteria can be
viewedhere.
Consumers will be able to
identify Most Efficient products on the Energy Star website and in stores by
looking for the Most Efficient designation. They can also check the Energy Star
websitefor more information.