Please, has anyone done the comparison between Energy Star and the European energy rating system for appliances? Can you share it?
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Adam Targowski
OwnerATsec
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August 30, 2012 - 6:42 am
Maria, did you find some information regarding European energy rating system? Does it comply with Energy Star requirements or is it acceptable by USGBC? I have the same problem with a project located in Poland.
Maria Porter
Sustainability specialistSkanska Sweden
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September 27, 2012 - 6:59 am
Hi Adam
I have found a LEED Interpretation for a Chinese project, no 10043 from Sep 2011. I understand that you can use another system, but you have to show for every product that it is at least as stringent as Energy Star. So I have started a spreadsheet for all my products, showing energy usage and water usage, rated power etc. I have not found the general rules for the EU labeling anywhere, so I have to do it for every product that is chosen. If you know a standard that states the limits for the EU rating system, then please tell me. For screens and computers etc there is Energy Star even in Sweden, so there we will go for that. But I haven’t had a chance to submit yet so I don’t know what reviewers will say yet. Keep me posted on how it goes for you!