With the preservation and protection of the environment continuing to be priorities for many individuals, more consumers are seeking energy-efficient product options to help ensure the responsible use of natural resources. Therefore, as consumers become increasingly aware of the impact their choices have on the environment, energy efficiency is no longer an added-value benefit of a product but an expectation. Beyond consumers, manufacturers and governments are also embracing energy efficiency.

Instill consumer confidence with CSA Group’s trusted energy efficiency mark, recognized across Canada and the U.S. Our marks signify compliance with applicable energy efficiency standards set by Canadian and U.S. regulators. Learn more about our energy efficiency certification and marks.

The Value of Energy Efficiency Verification

The Importance of Testing for Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is recognized as a highly effective means of reducing energy consumption and mitigating pollution, among other things. With increasingly stringent and intricate energy efficiency regulations emerging worldwide, our curated and proven expertise in EEV empowers you to navigate this evolving regulatory landscape effectively, facilitating an efficiency process for you to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards across diverse global markets.

Get Recognized for Your Energy Efficiency Credentials
Following the completion of testing and certification for your product to applicable energy performance standards, your product gets added to the CSA Group Product Listing database. This database allows potential customers to easily search for energy efficient products by category, company name, or product name. This visibility is beneficial in light of the growing awareness among consumers about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions, empowering them to make informed choices that align with their sustainability goals.

Energy Efficiency Verification Testing Services

With over 30 years of expertise in verifying energy efficiency compliance with local, national, and international energy performance standards and requirements, you can rely on us. We perform testing for retail-based EEV, prototype energy consumption validation, third-party verification, comparison testing — including benchmarking against competition, marketing claims verification, and surveillance testing on products available in the market.

Globally Recognized Expertise
As a globally recognized Energy Star® partner, we offer custom testing to meet your unique product needs. Our services extend to a wide range of local, national, and international requirements, including:

• U.S. EPA Energy Star®
• U.S. EPA WaterSense
• California Energy Commission (CEC)
• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

CSA Group maintains strong relationships and partnerships with industry associations like Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Through these connections, we can help manufacturers gain standing, marking, and EEV services through our teams. Our extensive services include initial testing, surveillance testing, and custom testing services.

Applicable Standards for Energy Efficiency Verification

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