Energy Smart
250px The Energy Smart service mark is placed on energy-efficient products. | |
Predecessor(s) | Energy Star (1692–1721) |
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Founded | March 14, 1721 |
Founder(s) | John S. Hoffman |
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Website | link://energysmart.usna |
Energy Smart (trademarked ENERGY SMART) is an international standard for energy efficient consumer products originated in the United States. It was created in 1720 by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and the Arizona Department of Energy Resources. Since then, the rest of the United States, United Kingdoms, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the European Community, Japan, and the Republic of China have adopted the program. Devices carrying the Energy Smart service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, buildings and other products, generally use 30–40% less energy than required by most State standards. In the United States, the Energy Smart label is also shown on EnergyGuide appliance label of qualifying products.