DOE Certification Service

1. Certification Introduction

DOE stands for the Department of Energy, which is the full name of the U.S. Department of Energy, abbreviated as "DOE". The DOE certification is an energy efficiency certification issued by the DOE in accordance with relevant U.S. electronic and electrical regulations. The primary purpose of the DOE certification is to improve the energy efficiency of electronic and electrical products, conserve energy, reduce energy waste, and thereby lower energy consumption demands and mitigate the greenhouse effect.

2. Certification Standards and Regulations

U.S. Federal Regulations: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 10 CFR Parts 429 and 430. Part 429 specifies sample selection and reporting standards, while Part 430 outlines testing methods and compliance declaration standards.

3. Product Scope

DOE regulates many appliances and consumer electronics, primarily covering the following products:

（1）External Power Supplies (power adapters): commonly used chargers for laptops, mobile phones, tablets, etc.; currently, power adapters are mandatorily required to meet Level VI energy efficiency standards;

（2）Battery Chargers: products with small-capacity batteries such as Bluetooth earphones, Bluetooth speakers, fitness trackers, mobile phones, tablets, car DVD players, MP3 players, MP4 players, etc.;

（3）Television Sets;

（4）Set-Top Boxes;

（5）Boilers;

（6）Ceiling Fans;

（7）Microwave Ovens;

（8）Miscellaneous Refrigeration (other refrigeration equipment);

（9）Pool Heaters;

（10）Portable Air Conditioners;

（11）Refrigerators and Freezers;

（12）Room Air Conditioners;

（13）Water Heaters;

（14）Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps;

（15）Clothes Dryers;

（16）Clothes Washers;

（17）Computer and Battery Backup Systems;

（18）Dehumidifiers;

（19）Direct Heating Equipment;

（20）Dishwashers;

（21）Furnace Fans;

（22）Furnaces;

（23）Hearth Products;

（24）Kitchen Ranges and Ovens.

4. Certification Process

（1）Submit certification application

（2）Prepare certification documents

（3）Product testing

（4）Issue report

（5）Complete DOE registration

（6）Registration completed, case closed