CEC Energy Efficiency Testing Introduction
CEC stands for California Energy Commission, whose responsibility is to steer the energy market towards healthy competition. The California Appliance Efficiency Regul ation, implemented by the organization since 1976, is the only mandatory energy-saving regulation in the United States that can influence non-governmental consumption behavior and has played an important role in reducing energy consumption. This regulation stipulates that electrical products sold in California, USA must first comply with equipment energy efficiency regulations. The regulation specifies energy efficiency index requirements, measurement methods, and phased implementation plans for 58 types of electrical products. According to the regulations, electrical products must be tested by qualified laboratories in accordance with relevant US regulations or standards to prove compliance before they can be sold in California, USA.
CEC Certification Mark
CEC Testing Scope and Methods
Products in California, USA, need to be certified for CEC energy efficiency. The main products are home appliances, power supplies, and lighting fixtures (fluorescent lamps or energy-saving lamps). All 58 classes of electronic and electrical products need to be certified for CEC energy efficiency in California, USA. The regulation specifies energy efficiency requirements, measurement methods, and phased implementation plans. According to the regulation, electrical products must be tested by qualified laboratories in the United States in accordance with American relevant regulations or standards to prove that they meet the requirements before being sold in California.
| Product Name | Testing Method |
|---|---|
| Compact Audio Device | IEC 62087:2002(E) |
| Television | |
| DVD player/Recorder | |
| Power Supplies | US EPA Test Method dated 08-11-2004 |
| Battery Charger Systems | Energy Efficiency Battery Charger System Test Procedure |
| Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts | 10CFR Section 430.23(q) (2008) |
| Lamps | 10CFR Section 430.23(r) (2008) 10CFR Section 430.23(y) (2008) |
| LED luminaries | California Joint Appendix JA8-2008 or IES LM-79-08 |
| Metal Halide Luminaries | ANSI C82.6-2005 |
| Cooking Products / Consumer Products | 10CFR Section 430.23(i)(2008) |
CEC Certification Documentation Preparation
Product Basic Information
- Product Name: Provide the full name of the product
- Product Model: List all product models, varieties, or classification numbers that need to be tested
- Product Purpose: For example: home, office, factory, coal mine, ship, etc.
Technical Documentation
- Bill of Materials: List all components and their models (classification numbers), rated values, and the name of the manufacturer. For insulating materials, please provide the name of the raw material.
- Electrical Performance: For electronic electrical products, provide the electrical principle diagram (circuit diagram) and electrical performance table.
- Structural Diagram: For most products, a product structural diagram or exploded view, and ingredient list are required.
- Product photos, user manuals, safety, or installation instructions, etc.
Power CEC Certification Requirements
Switching Power Supply Performance Requirements
This energy bill has special requirements for the performance of switch mode power supplies, which have two levels, "III" and "IV", namely the third and fourth levels. It has relatively high requirements for the no-load power consumption and overall efficiency of switch mode power supplies:
Implement the power supply device in two stages:
The first phase will be implemented from July 1, 2007, with Level III requirements (applicable from July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008):
Nameplate output; Minimum energy efficiency value
0~1W 0.49 * nameplate rated output
1~49W 0.09Ln nameplate rated output+0.49
≥49W 0.84
Maximum no-load power consumption
0~10W 0．5W
10~250W 0．75W
