Power Supply Efficiency Policies in North America

California Energy Commission (CEC)

California Energy Comission Considering Standards on External Power Supplies -- Posted 11/10/2004 This links to general information and staff contact information associated with the appliance standards process in California.

US Department of Energy (DOE)

	U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Schedule New! -- Posted 4/24/2006 Please click the link above to get the latest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) schedule for federal standards setting on Battery Charger Systems and External Power Supplies.
	How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Personal Computer (*.pdf File Size: 66562 bytes) -- Posted 8/12/2003 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines for purchasing an energy-efficient personal computer according to Executive Order 13123 and FAR section 23.704.
	How to Buy an Energy-Efficient Computer Monitor (*.pdf File Size: 257779 bytes) -- Posted 8/12/2003 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) guidelines for purchasing energy-efficient office equipment according to Executive Order 13123 and FAR section 23.704.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

	Energy Star Computer Specification -- Posted 2/16/2006 The ENERGY STAR specification for computers is currently under revision. EPA is considering new performance requirements for laptops, workstations, desktop computers, integrated computers, and desktop-derived servers under the new specification. Note: desktop-derived servers currently cannot qualify as ENERGY STAR under Version 3.0 of the specification; however, EPA is considering allowing these products to qualify under the new specification.
	EPA ENERGY STAR (R) Announces the Release of Draft 4 of the External Power Supply Efficiency Specification (*.pdf File Size: 33199 bytes) -- Posted 11/10/2004 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released Draft 4 ENERGY STAR specification for single-voltage external Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac power supplies. Comments on this draft must be received by November 19, 2005. The specification is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2005.
	EPA ENERGY STAR (R) Announces Intent to Revise Computer Specification to Include Power Supply Efficiency (*.pdf File Size: 24323 bytes) -- Posted 11/10/2004 This letter, dated August 4, 2004, announces EPA's intent to revise the computer specification to include active mode efficiency of computer power supplies.
	EPA ENERGY STAR (R) Announces Draft 3 of External Power Supply Efficiency Specification -- Posted 8/18/2004 Environmental Protection Agency released Draft 3 ENERGY STAR specification for single voltage external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies August 12th.
	EPA Proposes Power Supply Efficiency Spec -- Posted 2/27/2004 Environmental Protection Administration announced Feb.23 that it would draft a proposal for efficiency specifications and a test procedure for single-voltage external ac-dc supplies, in a move to convince the power supply industry to develop more energy-efficient products.
	EPA Feb. 23, 2004, Press Release -- Posted 2/24/2004 The EPA announces its proposal for power supply efficiency specifications for its ENERGY STAR program. It also unveils an internationally developed standard test procedure and its co-sponsorship of Efficiency Challenge 2004, an international design competition.
	Energy Star Power Supply Efficiency Initiative -- Posted 8/21/2003 EPA Energy Star Web site on upcoming meetings, workshops, events, and developments in energy efficiency within the power supply industry.
	Model Legislation for Establishing State Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards (*.pdf File Size: 97282 bytes) -- Posted 8/12/2003 This model bill sets specific standards on selected products based on Energy Star, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and Consortium for Energy Efficiency specifications and California regulations.

Other Agencies

	Implications of Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Policies for the Power Electronics Industry (*.pdf File Size: 2000000 bytes) -- Posted 10/25/2006 Plenary Session talk given by Mr.Chris Calwell (Policy & Research Director, Ecos Consulting ) at the Power Electronics Technology (PET) Conference held at Long Beach, CA.
	AC-DC Server Power Supplies: Making the Leap to Higher Efficiency (*.pdf File Size: 2030000 bytes) -- Posted 3/28/2005 Chris Calwell, Policy & Research Director, Ecos Consulting, APEC, March 8, 2005.
	Presentation at Intel Technology Symposium on Computer Power Supply Efficiency (*.pdf File Size: 245475 bytes) -- Posted 11/10/2004 This presentation, titled "Forging Ahead with Desktop PC Power Supply Efficiency Improvements," was given at ITS on September 8, 2004, by David Hiller of Intel, Craig Hershberg of EPA ENERGY STAR, and Chris Calwell of Ecos Consulting. It discusses the efforts by Intel to improve PC power supply efficiency; announces ENERGY STAR's plans to include power supply effiency as part of its computer specification; and gives details on 80 Plus, a efficient PC power supply promotion program to be launched by Ecos.
	80 Plus Program for Desktop Computer Power Supplies -- Posted 8/18/2004 Ecos Consulting is developing a national buy-down program for desktop computers that contain highly efficient power supplies. For more information, please see www.80plus.org.
	Active Mode Power Supply Efficiency: Key Issues, Measured Data, and the Design Competition Opportunity (*.ppt File Size: 2263042 bytes) -- Posted 2/27/2004 Presentation by Chris Calwell at the 2004 APEC, February 24, 2004.
	Energy Efficiency of External Power Supplies and Battery Chargers: Opening Remarks (*.pdf File Size: 34000 bytes) -- Posted 11/13/2003 The opening presentation made by Noah Horowitz at the Pacific Energy Center on November 7, 2003.
	Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards: New Opportunities for States (*.pdf File Size: 137932 bytes) -- Posted 8/12/2003 An overview on the potential benefits of state energy-efficiency standards for appliances and equipment.