ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment Partner Unit Shipment Data
The ENERGY STAR program provides a trusted label that helps consumers and businesses identify energyefficient products. For imaging equipmentprinters, multifunction devices (MFDs), and copierspartners (manufacturers and authorized distributors) report unitshipment data each year. This data is crucial for measuring market progress toward energysaving goals, informing policy, and guiding purchasing decisions.
Why Shipment Data Matters
- Market Share Insight Knowing how many ENERGY STARqualified units are shipped helps gauge the adoption rate of efficient technology.
- Carbon Footprint Calculation Shipment volumes combined with product efficiency ratings allow EPA to estimate avoided greenhousegas emissions.
- Program Evaluation The data shows whether ENERGY STARs specifications are driving realworld improvements.
- Consumer Confidence Transparent reporting builds trust that ENERGY STARlabeled devices truly perform better.
Who Are the Partners?
Partners include:
- Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Canon, HP, Xerox, Ricoh, and Lexmark.
- Authorized distributors and valueadded resellers that handle large volume shipments.
Each partner must submit annual shipment totals for each ENERGY STARqualified model they place in the U.S. market.
Data Elements Collected
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Partner Name | Legal name of the reporting entity. |
| Model Number | Exact model identifier as listed in the ENERGY STAR product registry. |
| Device Type | Printer, multifunction device, copier, or specialized imaging equipment. |
| Units Shipped | Total number of units placed in the U.S. market during the reporting year. |
| Energy Consumption Rating | Measured or calculated watts per page (W/pp) or per scan, according to ENERGY STAR test methods. |
| Reporting Year | Fiscal year for which the shipment data applies (typically calendar year). |
How Partners Submit Data
Submission is done through the ENERGY STAR Partner Portal. Steps include:
- Log in with a unique partner ID.
- Enter or upload a CSV file containing the required fields.
- Validate the data using the portals builtin checks (e.g., duplicate model numbers, missing values).
- Approve and electronically sign the submission.
- Receive a confirmation email with a receipt number for recordkeeping.
Quality Assurance Process
After submission, the EPAs ENERGY STAR team conducts:
- Automated Validation Checks for outofrange values, inconsistent units, and format errors.
- Manual Review A specialist examines any flagged records and contacts the partner for clarification.
- Reconciliation Data is crossreferenced with customs import records and thirdparty market surveys to catch major discrepancies.
Partners receive a summary report highlighting any adjustments before the data is finalized.
How the Data Is Used
1. ENERGY STAR Market Share Reporting
Annual marketshare reports publish the percentage of shipped imaging devices that meet ENERGY STAR criteria. This metric is a key indicator of program reach.
2. Emissions Estimation
EPA combines shipment quantities with modelspecific energyuse data to calculate the energy savings and associated COe reductions compared to baseline (nonqualified) devices.
3. Policy & Incentive Development
Federal, state, and local agencies use the data when crafting procurement standards, tax credits, and rebate programs that reference ENERGY STAR eligibility.
4. Product Development Guidance
Manufacturers analyze market trends to identify which efficiency features are most successful, informing future design decisions.
Recent Trends (20222024)
- Overall shipment of ENERGY STARqualified imaging equipment grew ~9% YoY.
- Multifunction devices accounted for 68% of total qualified shipments, reflecting the demand for integrated printscancopy solutions.
- Average energy consumption per printed page dropped from 1.3W/pp in 2022 to 1.0W/pp in 2024, driven by advancements in lowpower mode and tonersaving technologies.
- Small and mediumbusiness (SMB) segments showed the highest adoption rates, while largeenterprise purchases lag behind due to longer procurement cycles.
Getting Involved
If your organization manufactures or distributes imaging equipment, you can become an ENERGY STAR partner:
- Review the ENERGY STAR Imaging Equipment criteria.
- Submit product specifications for qualification.
- Once certified, use the ENERGY STAR label in marketing and fulfill annual shipment reporting.
Resources & Links
- About ENERGY STAR
- Imaging Equipment Product Registry
- Partner Portal User Guide (PDF)
- EPA ENERGY STAR Data Sets
All data presented here reflects publicly available EPA information and is intended for educational purposes only.
