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Answering Machines & Cordless Phones Purchasing & Procurement Language

What ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources does EPA offer?

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
  • Additional Handset Only
 <= 1.5 watts <= 1 watt
  • Answering Machine
  • Cordless Telephone
  • Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone
 <= 3.3 watts <= 2 watts
  • Answering Machine with SST
  • Cordless Telephone with SST
  • "Multi-Handset Cordless Telephone with SST
 <= 3.6 watts <= 2 watts
  • Combination Cordless Telephone/Answering Machine
  • Multi-Handset Combination Cordless Telephone/Answering Machine
 <= 4.0 watts <= 2.5 watts
  • Combination Cordless Telephone/Answering Machine with SST
  • Multi-Handset Combination Cordless Telephone/Answering Machine with SST
 <= 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.