Best Energy Efficiency Certifications for Products

Energy efficiency certifications for products help manufacturers demonstrate superior energy performance and help consumers choose products that reduce electricity bills and environmental impact. From appliances and electronics to power supplies, these labels set the benchmarks for product energy performance worldwide.

10 programs ranked·
1

The most recognized energy efficiency label in North America. ENERGY STAR certified products meet strict energy performance criteria set by the EPA, covering appliances, electronics, HVAC, and more.

2
EU Energy Label certification logo by European Commission

EU Energy Label

European Commission

The European Commission's mandatory energy efficiency rating for appliances and electronics. The familiar A-to-G scale helps consumers compare energy performance across the EU.

For Buildings
From $0View EU Energy Label
3
EnerGuide for Appliances certification logo by Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency

EnerGuide for Appliances

Natural Resources Canada - Office of Energy Efficiency

Canada's mandatory energy consumption label for household appliances. EnerGuide shows the annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours, helping consumers compare products side by side.

4
80 PLUS certification logo by Ecos IQ, Inc.

80 PLUS

Ecos IQ, Inc.

Certifies the energy efficiency of computer power supplies. 80 PLUS rated PSUs waste less energy as heat, with tiers from Bronze to Titanium for increasingly stringent efficiency thresholds.

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From $0View 80 PLUS
5
China Energy Label certification logo by China Energy Label Administration Center

China Energy Label

China Energy Label Administration Center

China's mandatory energy efficiency labeling system covering over 30 product categories. Rates products on a 1-to-5 scale, with Level 1 being the most efficient.

For Products
From $0View China Energy Label
6
Energy Saving Labeling Program: Japan certification logo by Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Energy Saving Labeling Program: Japan

Japan Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

Japan's energy efficiency labeling program for appliances and vehicles. Uses a star-based rating system and energy-saving percentage to help consumers identify top-performing products.

7
Green-e Energy certification logo by Center for Resource Solutions

Green-e Energy

Center for Resource Solutions

North America's leading independent certification for renewable energy products. Green-e verifies that electricity products meet environmental and consumer protection standards.

8
EPEAT Climate+™ designation certification logo by Global Electronics Council® (GEC)

EPEAT Climate+™ designation

Global Electronics Council® (GEC)

The Global Electronics Council's climate-focused designation for electronics. EPEAT Climate+ recognizes products that meet advanced criteria for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and circular design.

9

GreenCircle's third-party verification of energy savings claims for products. Certifies that products deliver measurable reductions in energy consumption compared to conventional alternatives.

For Products
From $7,000View Certified Energy Savings
10
OK Power certification logo by EnergieVision e.V

OK Power

EnergieVision e.V

Germany's independent quality label for green electricity products. OK Power certifies that renewable energy tariffs contribute to the expansion of new renewable generation capacity.

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How we rank these certifications

Rankings are based on global market adoption, third-party recognition by standards bodies, number of certified projects or holders, geographic availability, and rigor of assessment requirements. Data is sourced from each program's official registry and our database of 748+ certification programs.