Energy Star vs. Standard Models – The Benefits Are Clear

ENERGY STAR certified room air conditioners are on average 13% more energy-efficient than standard models. The following information details program requirements, technological features, savings assumptions and savings facts that can be used to promote the benefits of ENERGY STAR.

ENERGY STAR REQUIREMENTS

(New version 4.0 requirements shown in italics)

CAPACITY (BTU/HR)

ENERGY STAR EER, WITH LOUVERED SIDES

ENERGY STAR EER, WITHOUT LOUVERED SIDES

< 6,000

≥ 11.2 (≥ 12.1)

≥ 10.4 (≥ 11.0)

6,000 to 7,999

8,000 to 10,999

≥ 11.3 (≥ 12.0)

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.6)

11,000 to 13,999

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.5)

14,000 to 19,999

≥ 11.2 (≥ 11.8)

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.2)

20,000 to 27,999

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.3)

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.3)

≥ 28,000

≥ 9.8 (≥ 9.9)

CASEMENT

ENERGY STAR EER

Casement-only

≥ 10.0 (≥ 10.5)

Casement-slider

≥ 10.9 (≥ 11.4)

REVERSE CYCLE

CAPACITY (BTU/HR)

ENERGY STAR EER, WITH LOUVERED SIDES

ENERGY STAR EER, WITHOUT LOUVERED SIDES

< 14,000

n/a

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.2)

≥ 14,000

≥ 9.2 (≥ 9.6)

< 20,000

≥ 10.4 (≥ 10.8)

n/a

≥ 20,000

≥ 9.8 (≥ 10.2)

The new specification will become effective on October 26, 2015. Go to www.energystar.gov/products/spec for additional details.