Hello and Happy New Year to ceiling fan partners and other interested
parties from E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar^^]{.smallcaps}! With 2002 upon
us, we thought we'd take a minute to update you on the latest
developments regarding E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} qualified
ceiling fans and provide some clarification on a number of program
related questions that have come to our attention. E[nergy]{.smallcaps}
S[tar]{.smallcaps} hopes that this clarification is useful---please
contact Rebecca Miller of ICF Consulting at 202-862-1266 or by email at
<rmiller@icfconsulting.com> if you have specific questions that aren't
covered in this e-mail. This e-mail's topics include:

I.  Additional testing guidance (for retailers)

II. Additional product reporting information (all)

III. Additional fan performance label guidance (all)

IV. The E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} certification mark

V.  Residential Lighting Fixture Update

VI. "Cool Change" Spring 2002 Promotion

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I.  Additional testing guidance (for retailers)

When multiple companies/vendors manufacture the same fan under one
retailer's label (i.e., manufacturing the fan under the same design
requirements provided by the retailer), the [retailer]{.underline} may
include an average of all of the separate testing results on the fan
packaging. However, the retailer must ensure that each individual fan
submitted meet the E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} specification
individually prior to including in the overall average provided on the
packaging. In addition, the difference between the individual fan
testing results should be minimal. [Manufacturers]{.underline} must
continue to submit to EPA, the testing results on their specific model
of fan tested.

II. Additional product reporting guidance (all)

Updated contact information to submit testing results and Qualified
Product Information (QPI) forms is below:

**E-mail** testing results/QPI forms to Rebecca Miller at
<rmiller@icfconsulting.com>

**Fax** results/forms to Rebecca Miller at (202) 862-1144

**US Mail/Overnight/Express** results/forms to: Rebecca Miller, ICF
Consulting, 1850 K Street NW, Washington, Suite 1000, DC 20006

The QPI form has been updated to reflect these various ways of submittal
to E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[ta]{.smallcaps}r. Please save and use this
revised form. It's attached as (**ATTACHMENT #1**) and will also be
posted on our Web site at:
[www.energystar.gov/library](http://www.energystar.gov/library).

III. Additional fan performance label guidance (all)

     A.  As you know, the performance label is a chart comprised of a
         table that outlines airflow, power use, and airflow efficiency
         for each fan speed. Most of you have this chart and are in the
         process of completing it and applying it to fan packaging. This
         chart is attached (**ATTACHMENT #2**) again for your reference
         and use.

**Note:** When entering ceiling fan testing results into the performance
table, manufacturers should round [down]{.underline} each specific
result to the nearest whole number. For example, a ceiling fan operating
at low speed with air flow of 1592.46 would become 1592; power use of
13.7 watts would become 13; airflow efficiency of 116.24 would become
116. Please refer additional questions about this to Rebecca Miller at
(202) 862-1266 (<rmiller@icfconsulting.com>).

B.  In lieu of a new box design, the performance label may appear as a
    sticker on ceiling fan packaging; providing that the sticker
    conforms to the recommended chart and font sizes outlined in the
    document above (**ATTACHMENT #2**).

C.  The fan performance label information needs only to appear in
    English on fan packaging at this time.

D.  If you manufacture fans that are sold in Canada, there are no
    additional labeling or reporting requirements at this time.  [Energy
    Star]{.smallcaps} does encourage the placement of both the [Energy
    Star]{.smallcaps} certification logo and ceiling fan performance
    label appear on Canadian-bound fan packaging as well.

In 2000, Canada announced its partnership with [Energy
Star]{.smallcaps}. This new agreement between EPA, DOE, and Natural
Resources Canada (NRCan) will bring [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} to
consumers throughout North America. While protecting the environment,
this EPA/DOE/NRCan agreement also offers many economic benefits
including:

-   An increase in global supply of and demand for energy-efficient
    models

-   Open access to Canadian markets for US manufacturers' products

-   Greater production efficiencies for US manufacturers and a reduced
    burden of complying with requirements for multiple labeling programs

For more information contact Rachel Schmeltz, EPA, at (202) 564-9124 or
by e-mail at <schmeltz.Rachel@epa.gov>.

IV. The [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} certification mark

Please feel free to use the certification mark on product literature, in
advertisements and brochures, and on your Web site in addition to
placement on qualified models. Please note that the certification logo
should only be placed next to E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps}
qualified models in your promotional materials. Since the
E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} logo is a registered trademark,
there are special guidelines to follow before it is applied to various
mediums. Refer to the attached E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps}
Logo Use Guidelines (**ATTACHMENT #3**). If you have questions about
this process or would like us to review ceiling fan materials with the
E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} logo before they are
printed/posted, feel free to contact Kate Lewis, EPA, at (202) 564-3531
or by e-mail at <lewis.kate@epa.gov> or Rebecca Miller at (202) 862-1266
or by e-mail at <rmiller@icfconsulting.com>.

All E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} logos are available for
download at our Web site at
[www.energystar.gov/logos](http://www.energystar.gov/logos). Shortly
after submitting your original signed Partnership Agreement and
Commitment Form you should have received a designated user name and
password for access to these logos. If you have not received this
information or have further questions about logo usage, please contact
Rebecca Miller with ICF Consulting at (202) 862-1266.

V.  Residential Lighting Fixture Update

The purpose of this section is to provide options to those ceiling fan
partners who wish to qualify fan models that are equipped with a light
kit (integral or attachable) and uses the pin-based approach. These
light kits must meet the E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps}
specification for residential light fixtures (RLF). Testing requirements
for these light kits are outlined in the RLF Program Requirements. Some
of the required tests are lamp specific, some are ballast specific,
while others require both the lamp and ballast to be tested together.
The following are two ways in which ceiling fan partners can obtain the
testing documentation required in the ceiling fan Program Requirements:

A.  First, send the light kit to an approved laboratory (defined in the
    RLF Program Requirements) to complete all required tests. Then,
    attach the results to the ceiling fan QPI form, enter the necessary
    information in the RLF results table on the form, and submit all
    pieces to E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar.]{.smallcaps}

B.  Obtain, from the original equipment manufacturers, or OEM, (lamp,
    ballast, lamp/ballast, or RLF) the appropriate testing
    documentation, as defined in the RLP Program Requirements. OEMs may
    send ceiling fan partners E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps}
    approved "Letter of Qualification" in lieu of actual testing
    documentation which is acceptable. Please note that you are
    ultimately responsible for making sure that all required information
    is included and that the QPI form is complete.

Once submitted, [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} will review the completed QPI
form and required information. If your product qualifies for the [Energy
Star]{.smallcaps} label, you will then receive an approval letter
stating this and your product will be added to the E[nergy]{.smallcaps}
S[tar]{.smallcaps} Web site.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the lighting portion of
the ceiling fan QPI form or Program Requirements, please contact Meghan
Grady at (703) 934-3089 or by e-mail at <mgrady@icfconsulting.com>.

VI. "Cool Change" Spring 2002 Promotion

E[nergy]{.smallcaps} S[tar]{.smallcaps} is launching its "Cool Change"
Spring Promotion starting in April and running through August of 2002.
The goal of the promotion is to increase awareness of the benefits and
sales of [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} labeled HVAC systems and products---
including ceiling fans. [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} will work with
manufacturers, retailers, and utilities in a collaborative effort to
educate consumers and promote energy-efficient products and services.
Partners will be able to use template promotional materials such as a
"Cool Change" Consumer Education Guide, advertisements, bill inserts,
point-of-purchase materials, flyers, posters, Web banners/graphics, and
media kits provided by [Energy Star]{.smallcaps} to assist in marketing
efforts.

The following ceiling fan partners have signed up to participate in the
"Cool Change" Spring 2002 Promotion: Concord Fans, Emerson Electric,
Hunter Fans, and Lamps Plus. If you would like to participate, please
contact Paul Berkowitz, D&R International, at (608) 204-0059 or by
e-mail at <pberkowitz@drintl.com>.