Regulations by Agency

The following agencies have made their current regulations for power consumption and efficiency available on their websites. Please use the links below to read more about individual agencies and view pertinent information.

AgencyLocationApplications
US Department of Energy (DoE)USApplicances and Commercial Equipment
US Federal GovernmentUSExternal Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Standby Efficiency, Lighting Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency Labeling for Consumer Electronics
80 PlusUSDesktop Computers
US "1-Watt Standby" OrderUSComputers, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, DVD Players, VCRs, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Audio Products, Microwaves, Multifunction Devices, Docking Stations
Australia Greenhouse Office (AGO)AustraliaAir Conditioners, Smoke Alarms, Integrated Stereos, Home Theater Systems, Free-to-Air Digital Set Top Boxes, Instantaneous Gas Water Heaters, DVD Players, Copiers, Computer Printers, Microwaves, Scanners & Multifunction Devices, Portable Stereos, VCRs, Clothes Washers, Clothes Dryers, Dishwashers
Blue AngelGermanyComputers, Computer Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Dryers, Heating Systems
California Energy CommissionUS - California onlyPower Supplies, Consumer Audio and Video Equipment
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)CanadaStandby Energy
China Energy Conservation Project (CECP)ChinaExternal Power Supplies, Televisions, DVD/VCD Products, Clothes Washers, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Set Top Boxes, Rice Cookers, Air Conditioners
Energy Star - USUSExternal Power Supplies, Cordless Phones, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combo Units, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Dishwashers
Energy Star - InternationalAustralia, Canada, European Union, Japan, TaiwanExternal Power Supplies, Cordless Phones, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combo Units, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computers, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Dishwashers
EU Code of ConductEuropeExternal Power Supplies, Digital TV Services, Broadband Equipment, Televisions, VCRs, Audio Products, Consumer Electronic Equipment
EU EuP Eco-DirectiveEuropeFluorescent Lighting Ballasts, Household Electric Refrigerators, Freezers, Hot-water Boilers Fred with Liquid or Gaseous Fuels
EU Eco-LabelEuropean Union, Norway, Liechtenstein, and IcelandComputers, Monitors, Televisions, Televisions w/IRD, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Small Household Electrical Equipment
GEEAAustria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and SwitzerlandComputers, Printers, Printer/Fax Combos, Fax Machines, Scanners, Copiers, Televisions, DVD Players, VCRs, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Set Top Box / IRD, Analogue Satellite Receivers, Audio Set/Components, External Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Cordless Phones, Energy Saving Devices
Energy Saving Office Equipment & Home Electronics ProgramKoreaExternal Power Supplies, Battery Chargers, Televisions, VCRs, DVD Players, TV/VCR/DVD Combos, Set Top Boxes, Home Audio, Computer, Copiers, Monitors, Printers, Printer/Fax Combos, Fax Machines, Scanners, Multifunction Devices, Microwaves
Top RunnerJapanTelevisions, VCRs, Copy Machines, Computers, Refrigerators/Freezers, Transformers
Nordic SwanNorway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, DenmarkComputers, Monitors, Printers, Fax Machines, Copiers, Televisions, TV/VCR Combos, DVD Players, VCRs, Stereos, Refrigerator/Freezers