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ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources include lists of qualifying products, key product criteria, drop-in procurement language and savings calculators. Organizations can use these resources to facilitate the procurement of energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.
Sample Procurement Language (Download Consumer Electronics Procurement Language)
The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:
The Vendor Must:
Provide answering machines and cordless phones that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below, including standby mode wattages. The vendor is encouraged to visit www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.
Product Category | Version 1.0 Standby Mode Requirements Effective January 1, 2002 – October 31, 2006 |
Version 2.0 Requirements* Effective November 1, 2006 |
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<= 1.5 watts | <= 1 watt |
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<= 3.3 watts | <= 2 watts |
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<= 3.6 watts | <= 2 watts |
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<= 4.0 watts | <= 2.5 watts |
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<= 5.1 watts | <= 2.5 watts |
*Under the Version 2.0 specification, telephony manufacturers who incorporate external power supplies in their product design must use products that meet or exceed Tier 1 of the ENERGY STAR specification for single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies.