DOE Energy Efficiency Testing

 DOE Energy Efficiency Testing



Project Introduction

DOE energy efficiency testing, officially known as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency testing, is a procedure for assessing and certifying the energy efficiency of specific electrical and electronic products sold in the U.S. market. DOE testing aims to ensure that these products comply with U.S. federal regulations regarding energy efficiency, primarily 10 CFR Part 429 and 10 CFR Part 430, thereby promoting energy conservation and emission reduction, protecting the environment, and helping consumers reduce energy costs.


Service Scope


Our DOE energy efficiency testing service covers the entire country, with testing capabilities encompassing:


Household appliances (such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.)


Lighting products (such as LED lights, fluorescent lamps, etc.)


External power supplies (chargers, adapters)


Battery chargers (including chargers for small electronic devices such as Bluetooth headsets, mobile phones, and tablets)


Computers and their peripherals


Ceiling fans and other household appliances


Testing Standards


●IEC 62087-3: 2015


●GB 24850-2020


●10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix H


●10 CFR 430 Subpart B Appendix Z


●EN 50563: 2011+A1: 2013


●GB 21520-2015


●GB 20943-2013


●GB 28380-2012


●IEC 62301: 2011


●EN 50564: 2011


Testing Items


Energy Efficiency: Directly measures the product's energy consumption to assess its efficiency.


Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Considers the product's environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, from production to disposal.


Energy Efficiency Labelling and Marking: Verifies that the product's energy efficiency label is accurate and complies with the U.S. standardized labeling system.


Performance Testing: Verifies that the product's energy efficiency performance in real-world operation meets the prescribed performance standards.


Specific Product Requirements: Different product categories may have specific testing requirements, such as luminous efficacy of lighting fixtures and standby power consumption of electrical appliances.


Testing Advantages


LCS's advantages in energy efficiency testing:


★ One of the few third-party testing organizations nationwide simultaneously holding CNAS and CMA accreditations for multiple types of household appliances under the GB 21520-2015 series;


★ One of the few third-party testing organizations nationwide simultaneously holding CNAS accreditations for multiple types of household appliances under the 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, and Appendix H series, as well as multiple international standard numbers;


★ One of the very few CNAS-accredited third-party testing organizations nationwide that basically covers all categories of household appliance UL standards;


★ One of the first organizations in South China to provide EPA services, with 10 years of experience, a genuine US agent company, and the ability to provide regulatory and customs clearance risk consulting.


★ One of the very few organizations nationwide that can simultaneously provide energy efficiency testing and energy efficiency label registration testing for household appliances.


Service Qualifications


LCS possesses the qualifications of a testing organization recognized in China and internationally, including:


★China-recognized and internationally recognized laboratory


★Accredited third-party testing organization


Solutions


Leveraging the technical capabilities of the Home Appliance Testing Center, LCS provides services including but not limited to:


●International CB Certification for Home Appliances


●EU CE Certification


●UK CA Certification


●Japan PSE Certification


●Australia SAA Certification


●UL Test Report


●EU Energy Efficiency ERP and Energy Efficiency Label EPREL for Home Appliances (applicable to mandatory EU export requirements and energy efficiency labels for Amazon Europe)


●US DOE, California CEC, and US FTC Energy Labels


●China Quality Inspection Report (applicable to product market supervision, supermarket entry, buyer approval, bidding, quality certification, etc.)


Service Process


1. Consultation and Communication


2. Submission of Testing Report


3. Mailing Samples (On-site testing supported)


4. Testing


5. Report Delivery

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