Energy Efficiency Classes equivalency with Energy Star

Gustavo De las Heras Izquierdo

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July 14, 2017

Is anyone aware of any type of equivalency between Energy Efficiency Classes (A+, A, B, C, D, E) and Energy Star? Energy Star appliances are not common in Europe, but as far as I know A classified are much more efficient than Energy Star. Has anyone confirmed? I have seen "EU Energy Star" but it only certifies electronic equipment, not appliances.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Sun, 08/06/2017 - 06:24

Gustavo, I'm not aware of any equivalence. I think it would take formal study, which I'm not aware has been done. I will ask around, though.

Ian Johnson

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Linnean Solutions

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Sun, 08/06/2017 - 14:58

It looks like there is an ACP for Europe which allows the following standards in place of Energy Star: TCO, Blue Angel and EU Energy Star, https://www.usgbc.org/credits/acp-eu-estar?view=language You may need to submit a formal inquiry to address equivalency for the specifics with regards to the European Union Energy Label.