If submitting a service request after hours or on the weekend, please note it is best to call.
(361) 235-3905 Request Service

What Makes a Product Energy Star Certified?

October 20, 2016 | Blog

What Makes a Product Energy Star Certified?The federal Energy Star program is a voluntary energy conservation program, and it’s been phenomenally successful: since 1992, it’s saved businesses, homeowners, and other entities a combined $362 billion on utility bills. Installing Energy Star-certified appliances in your home can net you some of these benefits, but what is it that gets an appliance certified?

There are a number of key guiding principles the EPA uses:

  • The appliance must fall into a category with a nationwide potential for energy savings. These include common, energy-expensive items such as air conditioners, furnaces, refrigerators, chest freezers, washers and driers, air cleaners, lighting, and many others.
  • Energy Star-certified products can’t save money by cutting essential features. If a feature is expected by the product’s market, it must be available (within reason) in the certified appliance. In addition, the energy savings cannot be created by reducing performance.
  • If the certified appliance costs more than a conventional version of the same appliance, the consumer must be able to recoup the extra expense through ongoing savings in their energy bill.
  • The energy savings of a certified appliance can’t come down to rare or proprietary technology: the technology much be broadly available, to more than one manufacturer.
  • Energy savings and appliance performance must be verifiable through testing.
  • Certification and labeling would effectively distinguish the appliance from other options on the market, and be visible to consumers considering a purchase.

What distinguishes an Energy Star-certified product from the conventional ones to which it’s compared? Generally, if more than 50 percent of the products on the market have an Energy Star certification, the EPA will revise its guidelines. Otherwise, it references the Federal minimum efficiency standards to determine what offers conventional energy use, and what’s worthy of a certification.

By using products which have been Energy Star certified, you can be part of a nationwide movement toward greater energy efficiency, lower energy bills, and reduced environmental impact! To learn more about the options available for your Coastal Bend home, contact CCAC today.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Corpus Christi, Texas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 361-678-2495.

Credit/Copyright Attribution: “publicdomain/Wikipedia”

Constantly Concerned About You!

noun_team_2578407
Professional Team
Our ac technicians are highly trained, professional and committed to getting the job done right the first time.
noun_assurance_426752
Reliable Service
You can count on our expert ac technicians to provide high-quality air conditioning services with quality products and transparent pricing.
noun_Handshake_2064250
Customer Service
You deserve excellent customer service. That's why we strive to be courteous and professional through the entire service process.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Very Satisfied

I’ve had a system purchased and installed by them for several years with the maintenance contract the whole time. I’ve been very satisfied with the service. You can’t go wrong selecting them for your business.

Joseph S.

Pleasure to Work With

Mathews CCAC conducted the semi-annual inspection of the A/C, heating system for the fall check-up, Technician was on time, courteous and went quickly about the inspection and observed all COVID-19 protocols for his and our safety a pleasure to work with this company

Steven L.

Great Company

Great company. Contacted my current AC company to check on my warranty before charging me anything. Saved me a bunch of money and headache if dealing with anything. Would definitely recommend them and use them again.

Ryan W.