Pool Pumps Specification Version 1.0

Pool Pumps Specification Version 1.0

EPA has finalized the Version 1.0 specification for pool pumps. As such, the comment period is now closed. The ENERGY STAR Pool Pump Version 1.0 Specification goes into effect on February 15, 2013, at which time manufacturers may elect to have their Certification Body (CB) certify their eligible products. Manufacturers interested in joining ENERGY STAR should visit the Manufacturers page. Partners and other interested parties with questions about ENERGY STAR for pool pumps can contact manufacturers directly.

January 15, 2013 – Final Draft Specification and Final Test Method

Laboratories may begin testing products according to the final test method published below. EPA also encourages stakeholders to provide comments regarding the final draft specification to poolpumps@energystar.gov by January 31, 2013.

November 6, 2012 – In-person Stakeholder Meeting

EPA hosted an in-person meeting at the International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo in New Orleans, LA to discuss the Draft 2 Specification, Final Draft Test Method, and next steps for Connected Functionality.  The presentation slides from the meeting are posted here for stakeholder reference.

Presentation (522KB)
November 2, 2012 - Draft 2 Specification and Final Draft Test Method

EPA encourages stakeholders to provide comments and performance data to poolpumps@energystar.gov by December 3, 2012.

September 28, 2012 — Second Stakeholder Webinar

EPA hosted a webinar to discuss the Draft 1 Specification, Draft 2 Test Method, and Connected Functionality documents.  The presentation slides from the webinar are posted here for stakeholder review.

Presentation (959KB)
August 30, 2012 — Draft 1 Specification and Draft 1 Test Method

EPA encourages stakeholders to provide comments and performance data to poolpumps@energystar.gov by September 25, 2012.

December 20, 2011 - First Stakeholder Webinar
November 29, 2011 - Product Specification Development Launch