**What is Energy Star?** Energy Star is *an energy-efficiency program.* > **When was Energy Star created?** > Energy Star was created *on March 15, 1992.* > > **Who administers Energy Star?** > Energy Star is administered by *the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).* > > **How does Energy Star work?** > Energy Star works *by allowing those who meet energy efficiency specifications set by the EPA to display the ENERGY STAR logo.* ... **How much energy has Energy Star saved?** Energy Star has saved *5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity.* > **How much money has Energy Star saved?** > Energy Star has saved *more than $500 million in energy costs.* > > **How much in Green House Gases (GHGs) emissions has Energy Star prevented?** > Energy Star has prevented *4 billion metric tons of GHG emissions.* **Where else are elements of the ENERGY STAR program implemented?** Elements of the ENERGY STAR program are implemented in: * Canada. * Japan. * Switzerland. ... # History ... # Computers **What is the minimum power supply efficiency rating that must be used for a computer to qualify for Energy Star?** To qualify for Energy Star, the minimum power supply efficiency rating that must be used for a computer is *80 Plus Bronze or higher.* **What is the latest version of the Energy Star program requirements for computers?** The latest version of the Energy Star program requirements for computers is *Version 8.0.*