The tables below are fictional entries from the PC and monitor lists, showing examples from both the paper and on-line versions of the list.
When you use these lists, you will should note the date of the list, as very recent models or particularly old (not long in the computer industry!) may not be listed.
Paper List:The "ENERGY STAR Computers, Listing of Compliant Products" is available for Monitors/Terminals, Computers/Portables/Workstations, Printers, Copiers, Controlling Devices, and Fax Machines. It is available via fax, mail, or over the World Wide Web. For a listing via fax, call 202-233-9659 for automated delivery.
Table B-1 shows the format of the paper list for PCs. PCs are divided into groups by the processor type, then listed alphabetically by manufacturer.
Table B-2 shows the format of the paper list for monitors. Monitors are divided into groups by the display size and color/monochrome, then listed alphabetically by manufacturer.
Table B-1: ENERGY STAR PC paper listing sample.| ACME | NX 888 | 75 | 16 | 540 | LBV, K, TR, VRAM, CD-ROM | DPMS | NV LM NT | 23.8 | GS00K95AT85999 |
| XYZ | Omni 25 | 90 | 32 | 1200 | PCI, K&M, 2MB VRAM | SW | 25.2 |
Table B-2: ENERGY STAR Monitor paper listing sample.
| ABC Monitors | NJ 8988 | 1024x768 | MPRII, flicker free | 12.00 | |
| Brand X | 5600A | 1024x768 | SVGA, Interlaced |
On-line (Web) List:
Go to http://www.epa.gov/energystar.html, and click on Office Products, Computers (or Monitors), and Energy Star Product Listing. This will take you to gopher://gopher.epa.gov:70/11/.data/energy_star.
Table B-3 shows the format of the on-line list for PCs; Table B-4 shows the format of the on-line list for monitors.
Brand Type Model Chip Mhz RAM HD Cache Watts/Sleep
ACME PC NX 888 486DX/2 75 16 540 256 27.3 XYZ PC OMNI 25 486SX 90 32 1200 256 26.5
Table B-4: ENERGY STAR Monitor on-line listing sample.
Type Brand Model Size Resolution Watts/Sleep DPMS ACMEVIEW XX997 15" Color 1280X1024 15.00 UNIV XYZView WWT84 14" Color 1024X768 13.40
The specific requirements for the ENERGY STAR program are subject to periodic revision. Check the ENERGY STAR web pages to see the current requirements in case they have evolved from the following specifications. The core of the requirements is low-power modes that occur after a delay time (which often can be adjusted by the user), bringing electricity consumption to below a specified power level. Voluntary standards help shift the market to devices that can and do enter low-power modes.
Table B-5. ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program| PC (without monitor) a | |||
| Monitors a | |||
| Printers and Printer/Fax Combos: | |||
| 1-7 pages per minute | |||
| 8-14 pages per minute | |||
| Color and/or >14 pages per minute | |||
| Fax Machines: | |||
| 1-7 pages per minute | |||
| 8-14 pages per minute | |||
| >14 pages per minute | |||
| Copiers-Tier 1b | |||
| 1-20 pages per minute | |||
| 21-44 pages per minute | |||
| >44 pages per minute | |||
| Copiers-Tier 2 c | |||
| 1-20 pages per minute | |||
| 21-44 pages per minute | |||
| >44 pages per minute |
aUpdated requirements for PCs and monitors went into effect 1 Oct 95. The update requires that the equipment be shipped with the power saving features enabled.
bThere are no low-power requirements for Tier 1 machines (only off-mode power requirements).
cAdditional Tier 2 requirements for copiers include a required recovery time.
d"NA" means "Not Applicable", which implies that no requirement exists.
Source: Koomey et al., 1995.
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