What does the Energy Star rating label mean, and how does it relate to HVAC equipment?
Energy Star was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help consumers identify products that are energy efficient, and more cost effective. To qualify for an Energy Star rating, the product has to meet very strict standards, and their usage will be described as kHWs per year. The lower the level, the more efficient it’s considered by the EPA. If your HVAC equipment is over ten years old, consider switching to an Energy Star unit to cut your costs.