New specification will go into effect: July 20, 2007
In 1992 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evolved its voluntary program, called ENERGY STAR*, to cover computers. The ENERGY STAR program for computers has the goal of generating awareness of energy saving capabilities, as well as differentiating the market for more energy-efficient computers and accelerating the market penetration of more energy-efficient technologies.
In the middle of 2007, the EPA will update the ENERGY STAR computer specification to a Version 4.0. The new version is intended to define a set of testing criteria and power limits that could reduce the amount of energy consumed at idle, when awake but not in active use by up to 65%.
This website is intended to provide information and resources for system resellers who will need to meet this new specification.
| ENERGY STAR documentation ENERGY STAR System Implementation Whitepaper (PDF 1.46MB) ENERGY STAR 4.0 Specification (PDF 744KB) ENERGY STAR Quick Start Guide (PDF 226KB) ENERGY STAR Power Supply Selection Guide (PDF 127KB) ENERGY STAR Design Guide w/ Reference BOMs using Intel Ingredients (PDF 896KB) | ENERGY STAR web sites ENERGY STAR 80+ Powersupplies Intel Tested ENERGY STAR Power Supply List |
