ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Connected Thermostats Version 1.0

Policy Details

Only products that meet the definition of a CT product as specified in the policy document are eligible for ENERGY STAR certification. CT products provided as part of a larger product offering such as a home security system may be certified but will be subject to specific labeling requirements.

Connected Thermostat (CT) Product: For the purposes of this specification the CT product includes the CT device in the home with associated firmware; which is assumed to be updated during the time the CT device is used in the home; as well as a CT service supported by hardware and software outside of the home. The CT service would typically provide web and smart phone based thermostat control.