ENERGY STAR (US EPA/DOE)

Tier 1 - Government, Regulators, Standards Bodies

We cite 15 sources from ENERGY STAR (US EPA/DOE) across our Ontario HVAC and home energy guides.

See our verification methodology for how we vet sources.

Cited Sources

• residential_water_heaters_key_product_criteria
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/water_heaters/residential_water_heaters_key_product_criteria
  Cited in: tankless-vs-tank-water-heater-ontario, water-heater-sizing-ontario, water-heaters
• heat_pump_water_heater_guide
  https://www.energystar.gov/partner-resources/residential_new/educational_resources/sup_program_guidance/heat_pump_water_heater_guide
  Cited in: heat-pump-water-heater-ontario, water-heater-sizing-ontario
• air_source_heat_pumps
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/air_source_heat_pumps
  Cited in: ductless-vs-central-ac-ontario
• heat_pump_water_heaters
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_water_heaters
  Cited in: heat-pump-water-heater-ontario, water-heaters
• key-product-criteria
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_water_heaters/key-product-criteria
  Cited in: seer2-hspf2-ratings-explained-ontario
• ductless_heating_cooling
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/ductless_heating_cooling
  Cited in: mini-split-vs-central-heat-pump-ontario
• super_efficient_water_heater
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/energy_star_home_upgrade/super_efficient_water_heater
  Cited in: heat-pump-water-heater-ontario
• furnaces
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/furnaces
  Cited in: natural-gas-furnace-lifespan-ontario
• key_product_criteria
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/furnaces/key_product_criteria
  Cited in: afue-furnace-efficiency-explained-ontario
• key_product_criteria
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/smart_thermostats/key_product_criteria
  Cited in: when-to-replace-thermostat-ontario
• central_air_conditioner_and_air_source_heat_pump_specification_version_6_0_pd
  https://www.energystar.gov/products/spec/central_air_conditioner_and_air_source_heat_pump_specification_version_6_0_pd
  Cited in: ac-repair-cost-ontario
• maintenance-checklist
  https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/heating-cooling/maintenance-checklist
  Cited in: pet-hair-hvac-filter-ontario
• about-attic-ventilation
  https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/do-it-yourself-guide/about-attic-ventilation
  Cited in: attic-ventilation-ontario
• methodology
  https://www.energystar.gov/saveathome/seal_insulate/methodology
  Cited in: attic-air-sealing-ontario
• ENERGY%20STAR%20Version%206.0%20and%207.0%20Room%20Air%20Conditioner%20Draft%201%20Specifications%20Cover%20Letter.pdf
  https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/ENERGY%20STAR%20Version%206.0%20and%207.0%20Room%20Air%20Conditioner%20Draft%201%20Specifications%20Cover%20Letter.pdf
  Cited in: portable-air-conditioner-ontario