Specification Development Process Update A Bit of Background

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 5 th. . .

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 • 1 st 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) • 2 nd and 3 rd 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 The 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

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 products Specification 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?