美國能源部(Department of Energy)簡稱DOE。DOE依據美國能效相關法規頒布了DOE認證,這便是DOE認證的來源。
DOE頒布DOE認證其主要的目的是節能減排、幫助用戶節約電能,從而達到降低能耗需求、減少溫室效應等相關作用?,F在所有在DOE認證范疇內的產品都需要滿足最新法令法規的要求。
美國聯邦法規:10CFR429和10CFR430;
其中10CFR429規定了樣品選用規范和報告規范;
10CFR430規定了測試方法和符合性宣告規范。
Battery Chargers (充電器類):藍牙耳機、藍牙音響、運動手環、手機、平板、車載DVD、MP3、MP4等帶小容量電池的產品;
External Power Supplies(電源適配器):平常使用的手機、平板等的充電器;目前電源適配器DOE強制要求滿足6級能效要求;
Television Set(電視機);
Boilers;
Ceiling Fans;
Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps;
Clothes Dryers;
Cloths Washers;
Computer and Battery Backup Systems;
Dehumidifiers;
Direct heating Equipment;
Dishwashers;
Furnace Fans;
Furnaces;
Hearth Products;
Kitchen Ranges and Ovens;
Microwave Ovens;
Miscellaneous Refrigeration;
Pool Heaters;
Portable Air Conditioners;
Refrigerators and Freezers;
Room Air Conditioners;
Set-Top Boxes;
Water Heaters;