EA Minimum Energy Performance - Star Rated Equipment

Anya Benkabbou

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Ponte Mellor Architects, Ltd

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April 29, 2013

Could an EPEAT Gold Cert equipment be considered equivalent to Energy Star qualified? Really appreciate clarification with this.

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Marcus Sheffer

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Mon, 04/29/2013 - 17:07

Looks like EPEAT certified products must meet Energy Star but EPEAT goes much further than just energy savings. http://www.epeat.net/learn-more/environmental-benefits/

Anya Benkabbou

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Ponte Mellor Architects, Ltd

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Mon, 04/29/2013 - 18:44

Marcus, thanks for fast response. We are wondering if USGBC will accept then an EPEAT certification in lieu of an ES certification for electronic products? Thank You.

Marcus Sheffer

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Mon, 04/29/2013 - 19:15

You don't need an ES certification to claim it. Most products indicate on the cut sheet or some product literature that they are ES. They should accept EPEAT put I would provide an explanation to the reviewer as they may not be familiar with it. I had to look it up. Seems easier to provide the ES information and avoid the whole explanation.