ENERGY STAR® certified products
The star that guarantees savings
Treat yourself to superior energy efficiency by choosing ENERGY STAR® certified products for your home.
The ENERGY STAR symbol makes it easy to identify the best energy performers on the market. ENERGY STAR certified products meet strict technical specifications for energy performance—they have been tested and certified. Did you know that there are over 70 types of products that are eligible for ENERGY STAR certification in Canada, many of which meet or exceed high efficiency standards?
Before buying a major appliance or other electrical device, use our tool to find out more about the specific standards that each category of ENERGY STAR certified products must meet. You’ll learn all about their energy efficiency and advantages over other products in the same category.
Heating and air-conditioning
Water heaters
Appliances
Electronics
Lighting
Swimming pools and spas
Air conditioners
Windows and patio doors
Fans
Ceiling fan
Air conditioners
Your home’s air-conditioning system may account for close to 20% of your summer electricity bill. ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners are 15% more efficient than conventional models.
Find out how the amount of electricity you use can vary depending on your home’s features
Windows and patio doors
ENERGY STAR certified windows and patio doors are in the top of their class for energy performance. They’re up to 40% more efficient than standard double-pane windows.
You can save up to 10% on heating by replacing all your windows and patio doors with ENERGY STAR certified models.
Fans
ENERGY STAR certified ventilating fans or exhaust fans, such as a bathroom fan or range hood, use 50% less energy, on average, than conventional models.
Ceiling fans
ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans use 60% less energy than conventional models.
Water heaters
Water heaters
There are no ENERGY STAR® ratings for electric tank-type heaters. However, WaterSense® labeling identifies the most energy-efficient products used with hot water (taps, showerheads, etc.) in their category..
Refrigerators
Freezers
Washing machines
Dryers
Dishwashers
Cooking appliances
Dehumidifiers
Air purifiers
Water coolers
Refrigerators
ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators use 10% less energy, on average, than standard models.
There are no ENERGY STAR certified wine cellars.
Freezers
ENERGY STAR certified freezers use 10% less energy, on average, than conventional models.
Washing machines
An ENERGY STAR®-certified washer uses 25% less energy on average than a classic model and 45% less water.
Dryers
ENERGY STAR certified dryers use 20% less energy, on average, than standard models, while delivering the same performance or offering the same features.
Dishwashers
ENERGY STAR certified dishwashers use 12% less energy, on average, than standard models.
Cooking appliances
Since the range of energy consumption between different models is small, there is no ENERGY STAR specification for cooking appliances.
Dehumidifiers
An ENERGY STAR®-certified dehumidifier uses 30% less energy on average than a classic model.
Air purifiers
ENERGY STAR certified air purifiers use 40% less energy than standard models. Air purifiers with a clock or remote control must consume fewer than 2 W in standby mode.
Water coolers
ENERGY STAR certified water coolers use 30% less energy, on average, than standard models.
Televisions
Audio/video products
Computers
Computer monitors
Printers
Set-top boxes
Televisions
ENERGY STAR certified televisions (LCD, LED or OLED) use 27% less energy, on average, than standard models and draw only 1 W in sleep mode.
Audio/video products
- ENERGY STAR certified audio/video products can use up to nearly 70% less energy, on average, than standard models. And ENERGY STAR certified Blu-Ray players are, on average, 45% more efficient than standard models.
- They save energy in all modes, including sleep, idle and on.
- The default auto power down setting is two hours or less.
Computers
Thanks to their power management features, ENERGY STAR®-certified computers use 30% to 65% less energy on average than standard models.
Computer monitors
ENERGY STAR certified computer monitors use 25% less energy, on average, than standard models.
Automatic brightness control features are set to a power-saving mode for shipment, which allows monitors to conserve power automatically when they are turned on.
Printer
ENERGY STAR certified imaging equipment uses 30% less energy, on average, than standard models.
Set-top boxes
ENERGY STAR certified set-top boxes use up to 25% less energy, on average, than standard models.
LED bulb
LED holiday lights
LED bulbs
- LED bulbs use 90% less energy, on average, than regular incandescent bulbs.
- They come with a minimum three-year warranty.
- ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs last 15 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
LED holiday lights
- LED holiday lights use 90% less energy, on average, than standard bulbs.
- They last at least seven times longer than conventional mini lights.
- They come with a minimum three-year warranty against defects.
Pool pumps
Pool pumps
ENERGY STAR certified pool pumps use 70% less energy, on average, than standard models. Because they operate at several speeds, efficient pumps can be adjusted to match pool use, instead of always running at full speed.