ENERGY STAR is a voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ENERGY STAR label helps businesses and consumers easily identify highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, while protecting the environment. In addition to lowering energy bills and reducing the pollution from power generation, ENERGY STAR helps meet America's energy needs and strengthen the U.S. economy.

ENERGY STAR works with manufacturers, national and regional retailers, state and local governments, and more than 100 utilities that serve about half of U.S. households. These partners help the government establish energy efficiency criteria, label products, and promote the manufacture and use of ENERGY STAR products.

NEMA works with EPA and DOE develop technical requirements and qualifications defining ENERGY STAR product status for the following products:

• Medium-screw base Compact Fluorescent Lamps
• Programmable Thermostats
• Residential Light Fixtures
• Exit Signs
• Distribution Transformers

In addition to product programs, NEMA works with EPA and DOE on the ENERGY STAR Building and Energy Start Residential Home programs.

For more information on the ENERGY STAR Program click here.