Funds freeze US EPA temporarily closes the "Energy Star" program

The encounter between the US Democratic president and the Republican-dominated US House of Representatives is taking place, and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program has been affected by the funding freeze. The EPA temporarily shut down the Energy Star program and canceled the annual Energy Star Partner Conference scheduled for this week in New Orleans, Louisiana. The suspension of the ENERGY STAR program has had an impact on LED lighting and many other products.

Due to the closure of the US government, funding for multiple projects has been discontinued. The EPA said that as for the "Energy Star", partner applications and inquiries are currently on hold. Until the funds are restored, the EPA will update the list of eligible products or issue any new draft specifications.

The ENERGY STAR website is still operational, but the website and social media channels will not be updated for the time being. Online tools, applications and the agency's hotline are also disabled.

The agency also circulated a notice to cancel the partner meeting scheduled for Monday, October 7. The notice includes a brief apology.

The EPA's actions will not affect the work of certification bodies (CBs) or other third parties providing services, such as testing products with existing ENERGY STAR specifications. In addition, once the budget deadlock is over, the plan is back to normal.

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