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ENERGY STAR

2026 Status Update

  • On March 3, 2026 EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to consolidate leadership and program administration at DOE.
  • On August 28, 2026, EPA and DOE released the 2026 ENERGY STAR Program Transition plan to transition ownership of the trademark, leadership of the program, and oversight of core operations. A complete transition of the ENERGY STAR program, including the IT Portfolio and associated databases, will occur by July 2027.
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Last updated on August 28, 2026
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