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Heating and cooling costs the average homeowner about $1,000 a year — nearly half the home's total energy bill. If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old, replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model could cut your cooling costs by 30 percent.
Earning the ENERGY STAR means products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.
Remember, saving energy prevents pollution. By choosing ENERGY STAR and taking steps to optimize the performance of your cooling equipment, you are helping to prevent global warming and promoting cleaner air while enhancing the comfort of your home.
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The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) have developed an online database which can be used to find qualifying ENERGY STAR equipment. All equipment listed in this online database meets the specification requirements for ENERGY STAR. This online database is solely maintained and operated by CEE and ARI.
To help understand how to use this online database, we have created a quick guide (1.4MB) to help you with the various fields used in this online database.
Search CEE-ARI Online Database .
On January 1, 2009, ENERGY STAR Tier 2 requirements for central air conditioners and air source heat pumps will take effect. The Tier 2 requirements are as follows:
Product Type | SEER | EER | HSPF |
---|---|---|---|
Split Systems | >=14.5 | >=12 | >=8.2 |
Single Package (including gas/electric package units) | >=14 | >=11 | >=8 |
For more information see June 4, 2008 letter.
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