1. Specification Discussion
Tier I, Tier II, and Other Program Requirements
Andrew Fanara, US EPA

2. Tier I Specifications Definitions (p.3) Qualifying Products (p.3)
Ceiling fans without light kits
Ceiling fans with integral or attachable light kits
Light kits (sold separately)
Hugger Fans (not included in Tier I)
Performance data collection
Small market

3. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Airflow Efficiency (p.4)
Measurements
Low: 1,250 CFM & 155 CFM/watt
Medium: 2,500 & 110 CFM/watt
High: 5,000 & 75 CFM/watt
Must meet both CFM and CFM/watt levels
Individual models must be within + 5 percent of these levels

4. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Airflow efficiency (cont.)
Model tested must be representative of models that will be sold to the consumer
Multiple fan speeds: take measurements for each speed but report only three
Fans that are to be sold with lighting (integral or attachable) need to be tested with that light kit mounted

5. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Controls (p.4)
Convenient adjustment of fan speed by wall-mounted switch(es), remote control, or readily accessible pull chains (e.g., 80 inches from floor).
Lighting and fan: separate controls

6. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Lighting (p.5)
Screw-based option: ENERGY STAR qualified – included in box
Pin-based option: ENERGY STAR residential light fixture requirements
Noise (p.5)
No requirements at this time
Tier II discussion

7. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Warranty (p.6)
Provide 30-year for motor and 1-year for other components
Provide 2-yr for light kits (along with verification that fixture is listed with an OSHA NRTL for safety)
Note: 2-yr excludes lamp

8. Tier I Specifications (cont.)
Consumer Information (p.6)
Performance table on box
List of standardized information

9. Performance Table Fan Speed Airflow (CFM)* Power Use (watts)
Airflow Efficiency (CFM/watts)
Low
X,XXX XX
XXX
Medium
High
* Measured according to the Energy Star® approved Solid State test method
Ceiling fan airflow is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Power use is measured in watts. To maximize energy savings,
Choose a fan with high airflow efficiency (CFM/watt).
Use Energy Star labeled lighting in your fan.
Remember to switch off your fan when you leave the room.

10. Additional Requirements
Reporting Requirements (p.8)
“Families of residential ceiling fan models that are identical in every respect but housing and blade finish may be qualified through submission of test data for a single representative model”.
Clarification: housing finish and blade finish

11. Additional Requirements (cont.)
Reporting Requirements (cont.)
Challenge rule – any manufacturer or EPA has the right to challenge another’s test results
Laboratory will test the model in question
If it passes, challenger pays
If it fails, manufacturer must pay and product may be removed from qualified list

12. Additional Requirements (cont.)
Labeling Requirements (p.1, Partner Commitments)
On product packaging
ENERGY STAR certification logo
Performance table
In product literature
On Web site
Next to qualified product
Link to ENERGY STAR
Web site

13. Tier II Discussion

14. Tier II Specifications
Qualifying Products (p.3)
Hugger fans?
Commercial applications?
Other products?

15. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Air Flow Specifications (p.4)
EPA does not plan on changing Tier I levels at this time
Additional considerations?
Different fan size requirements?
Addition of power factor?
Others?

16. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Standby Power Requirements (p.4)
ENERGY STAR ceiling fans shall have standby power consumption no greater than 1 watt, as measured with the Measurement Guideline established by the Federal Energy Managment Program (FEMP) set out in

17. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Standby Power Requirements (cont.)
Easily incorporated into current testing
Data on standby consumption?

18. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Controls (p.5)
Adjustment of air flow direction (upward/downward) by one of these means
Vertically mounted slide switch on motor housing: downward position = downward air flow
Wall-mounted switch
Remote Control
Readily accessible pull chain

19. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Lighting (p.5)
Pin-based approach only: ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures
Fan (only) packaging and/or literature includes info on available ENERGY STAR qualified light kits

20. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Noise (p.5)
Sound level measurements taken at low, medium, and high speed: minimum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
Standard test procedure needed
Product packaging standardized table: operational noise in dB at each speed
Focus Group on noise testing

21. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Noise (cont.)
Specification needs to address: test chamber size and characteristics, type of measurement equipment, and type of sound being measured
Measurement can either be SPL or another measurement that excludes wind noise

22. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Warranty (p.6)
30 year and 1-year (Tier I) – no Tier II change
Consumer Information (p.6)
Product packaging: Performance table (Tier I) – no Tier II change

23. Tier II Specifications (cont.)
Timing of Tier II (p.8)
Effective on October 1, 2003.
Specifications for Tier II shall apply to products shipped after September 30, 2003.
All products, including models originally qualified under Tier I, shipped after this date must meet Tier II requirements in order to bear the ENERGY STAR label (including additional shipments of models originally qualified under Tier I)

24. Additional Requirements
Partner Commitments
Qualify at least one model within six months: not all partners reporting
Provide updated list of qualifying models on an annual basis: products may roll over but must submit a list in addition to any new product forms (January 2003)
Provide ENERGY STAR unit shipment data on an annual basis

25. Unit Shipment Data Requirement
“All ENERGY STAR partners are required to provide unit shipment data or other market indicators to determine market penetration of ENERGY STAR [annually]”
Ceiling Fan Partners: 1st qtr. 2003
Collection can be through a 3rd party (i.e., trade organization)

26. Unit Shipment Data: Sample