Items Tagged with 'Energy Star'

A firsthand look at New York City’s visible building energy ratings and what those letter grades really mean for owners, visitors, and the city’s sustainability efforts.

DOE is taking over the ENERGY STAR program, a move that could change how efficiency tiers align with federal standards and how quickly HVAC equipment certifications are updated. 

Despite talk within President Donald Trump’s administration of canceling the Energy Star program, Congress funded it to the tune of $33 million for this fiscal year.

The Energy Star program received a bump in funding for 2026, a reversal from the administration’s previous position of seeking to eliminate it. 

The arrival of the second Trump administration in Washington, D.C., this year brought talk of canceling the Energy Star program, though the HVAC industry and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed support for it.

Energy Star, which was launched in 1992, certifies highly efficient appliances, including HVAC equipment, and homes and other buildings. The work is a joint EPA and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) effort.

Senate and House bills keep funding steady – industry, consumer advocates, and Congress say the program saves money and bolsters U.S. manufacturing.

The Trump administration has its sights set on eliminating the popular Energy Star program — but could the private sector step in to keep it alive? 

The ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite is compatible with most HVAC systems, including multi-stage systems with up to four-stage heating and two-stage cooling, radiant heating systems, and dual-fuel systems.