ENERGY STAR® for Computers
Verification Testing Guidelines and Procedures Manual
Version 1.0
February 20, 2009
NOTE: Verification testing under the following guidelines and procedures manual will begin no sooner than July 1, 2009, pending the availability of at least three accredited laboratories available to test product configurations as described in this document.
I. Summary 2
II. EPA Selection of Computer Manufacturing Partner and Products 4
III. Partner Selection of Testing Laboratory 4
IV. Laboratory Computer Procurement and Sampling 5
V. Sample Testing and Reporting 7
A. Testing and Reporting Timeline 7
B. Testing Guidelines 7
VI. Submission of Final Report 8
VII. Product Failure and Delisting Process 8
Appendix A: Test Procedures for Scope of Accreditation 9
Appendix B: Test Reporting Template 10
Appendix C: Computer Verification Testing Notification Letter – Example 12
Appendix D: Standard Operating Procedure for Product Failure and Dispute Resolution 15
Appendix E: Standard Operating Procedure for Delisting Products 17