ENERGY STAR is a U.S. government-sponsored program that helps businesses and homeowners save energy
and protect the environment by giving them the information they need to make smart choices about efficiency.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent testing organization established to assess products
for public safety. UL conducts tests based on standards set by its own engineers, in conjunction with
input from manufacturers and product users. Every year, more than 71,000 products are evaluated in the
organization’s 66 facilities, which are located around the world.
GreenSpec is a leading resource of environmentally responsible products.
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is a trade association that develops and
publishes performance-testing standards for air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.
ARI standards ensure manufacturers’ problem claims are valid and reliable, so buyers can make informed
decisions about product claims.
The Good Housekeeping Seal is one of the most prestigious and trusted symbols of quality. Before
products can earn the seal, they are rigorously evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, the
research arm of Good Housekeeping magazine. If a product bearing the Seal proves to be defective
within two years of purchase, Good Housekeeping will replace the product or refund the purchase price.
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association is a national trade association that sponsors a voluntary
certification program for residential and commercial heating systems. The program provides independent
verification of manufacturers’ AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) claims, allowing consumers to
compare the energy ratings of different products.
CSA also develops standards related to design of a wide range of products. The CSA Blue Star label
tells consumers that the unit was certified for electrical and/or combustion safety in residential
applications.
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