Specification Development Process Update

A Bit of Background…..

• TV / VCR specification revision (6/01- 6/02)• June meeting: EIA, ITI, NEMA and EPA

– discuss process / procedure improvements• Consultation process• Criteria for setting specifications• Summary report of specifications• Protecting the Energy Star label

• November meeting: EIA, ITI, NEMA and EPA– transparency memo, Energy Star label update,

and today’s agenda• Dec 5th...

Ongoing ENERGY STAR Consultation and Specification Criteria Process

• Notify partners spec review underway– request data, solicit partner feedback to assist us in

creating a first draft

• 1st draft spec

– includes rationale, comment period follows

• Public (open) meeting: – explain rationale for establishing new / revised spec– solicit manufacturer input / answer questions / allow for

discussion of issues– review EPA spec setting / revision guidelines

Ongoing ENERGY STAR Consultation and Specification Criteria Process (cont’d)

• 2nd and 3rd drafts of a spec– explain rationale for changes from previous draft– comment period

• Additional public (open) meeting as necessary• Decision memo• Throughout the spec setting process….

– attend trade shows– meet with individual companies / meet with trade

assoc.– maintain open door policy– welcome new ideas and draft specifications

Future Activities

Consultation & Specification Criteria Setting– Continue with & communicate our ongoing consultation and

spec. setting process more clearly and effectively

– Routine group meetings (Wash. DC folks?)

• Every six months -- April ‘03

• Ex. National Partner Mtgs. (lighting, HVAC,etc)

– Greater use of ENERGYSTAR.gov• Track correspondence (drafts, meeting notes, updates)

• Will provide updates on spec. revision & development process, spec rationale & roadmap for future considerations

Summary Report– Decision memo (transparency memo)

TV / VCR Decision Memo

• Summary of specification and the key changes from the last specification

• Summary of key milestones in the development of the specification

• Summary of comments provided by stakeholders

• Rationale for deciding on key elements of the final Version including the criteria used

The Decision Memo:

TV / VCR Decision Memo…An Example

• Decision memo, page 3• Summary of stakeholder input• multiple vs. single specification level

– Multiple vs. single specification level. Industry initially voiced concern about the multiple phase approach believing it would be inappropriate due to the maturity of video products and recommended only a single specification level. EPA addressed industry concerns by retaining multiple phases but allowing a longer implementation time for each phase, as well as relaxing some of the energy use requirements for the earlier phases.

• provides a clear summary of an issue, stakeholder input and EPA’s decision

Review: Spec Changes 2001-2002

• Residential Central AC & Heat Pumps

• Light fixtures – Wall / ceiling mounted, lamps, indoor/outdoor

• TV/VCR & combo units

• DVD, Audio equipment, Tier II specs effective in Jan. 2003

Ongoing review: Existing product specifications

– Computer monitors– Imaging equipment (scanners, MFDs)– Laptop computers– Boilers & furnaces– Thermostats– Residential ventilation fans – Ceiling fans– Exit signs

Preview: Selected Products Specification Review &Revision Schedule

– Computer monitors• final spec summer/fall 2003

– Imaging equipment• draft spec summer 2003• final spec spring 2004

– Laptops• analyzing whether new spec is warranted

– Computers• begin review fall 2003

Preview: Selected productsSpecification Review & Revision Schedule (cont’d)

Review began in mid 2002, all expected

to be finalized by the end of 2003

– Thermostats– Residential ventilation fans– Ceiling fans– Exit signs

Active Power Status

– Evaluate active power as a part of every spec revision process

– Can active power be addressed without limiting features and functionality ?• Monitors, dehumidifiers, commercial refrigerators &

freezers, HVAC, ceiling fans, ventilation fans, exits signs, lighting

– No further opportunities for including active power identified at this time

Active Power Status

– For those interested, the Department of Energy is doing some of the most recent work on this subject

– Energy Consumption by Office and Telecommunications Equipment in Commercial Buildings. Volume 1: Energy Consumption Baseline, January 2002

– www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/documents

Discussion and Feedback

– Any feedback on the Decision Memo format?

– Any additional suggestions in terms of making the specification setting process more transparent?

– Any comments on our approach to considering active power?