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Energy standards have become more prevalent in order to decrease our dependency on energy and minimize the impact on our environment. The U.S. Department of Energy has worked for years, in conjunction with others, to develop standards for energy use. ENERGY STAR was first created as a United States government program by the Clinton Administration in 1992, but Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and the European Union have also adopted the program. ENERGY STAR is now an international standard for energy efficient consumer products. Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR logo, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, buildings and other products, generally use 20%–30% less energy than required by federal standards. This document will provide some basic information regarding the ENERGY STAR standards and how to get the most out of the savings.