I have found that rating and certification agencies for green and renewable energy products are subject to political and industry pressure and that their online reports make it very difficult to sort out which products merely qualify from those that are truly outstanding in their performance. However, if you are willing to dig through the data you can find the products that stand out from those that just provide the minimum amount of performance to make the approved list. As I continue to dig through the various certification documents, I’ll post the results on this page as downloadable PDF documents.
The Sustainable Home – Consumer Reports
Energy Star – Appliances
The most energy efficient refrigerators, freezers,washing machines, and dishwashers based on Energy Star’s March 2007 list of “qualified” brands and models.
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation – Solar Collectors & Solar Hot Water Systems
The best (most efficient) solar collectors and solar hot water heater systems based on the SRCC’s December 2007 data base of certified collectors and systems.
Home Ventilating Institute – Heat Recovery Ventilators and Energy Recovery Ventilators
The most efficient HRV and ERV units
Coming Soon
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2 responses so far ↓
Bogna // November 11, 2008 at 7:47 PM |
Thank you for the reports, I’ll use them in my presentation on a sustainable house.
katelivesinbrooklyn // March 12, 2009 at 10:43 AM |
This is an amazing resource…thanks for sharing with all of us!
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