PR: how to justify the conformity of our dishwashers with energy star while knowing that they do not hold the ENERGY STAR certif

Sara, In Sweden where we do not have Energy star on dishwashers and washing machines, I have used the strategy you mention above. For some nursing homes it has been mainly washing machines – then I have not provided any information about the machines, but I have kept track of all data and been prepared to show it all if the reviewers ask. I have saved a link to each data sheet. For dishwashers it has been mainly in hotels, there the requirements are hard and specific (commercial dishwashers). There I have provided copies of all data sheets, marked all relevant information, and uploaded them, together with a list of all appliances in a spreadsheet (dishwashers, ice-makers, ovens, washing machines etc). Good luck!

The requirements in the guide indicate Energy Star or performance equivalent as the requirement, so your selection should be fine. It wouldn't hurt to put a note on the cutsheet indicating that it is better than equivalent. (also answered under the Credit where this question was posted)