I had no idea. I googled, and you are right. Here's the description of Energy Star from the EPA website [1] > The ENERGY STAR label saves you the effort nee

I had no idea. I googled, and you are right. Here's the description of Energy Star from the EPA website [1] > The ENERGY STAR label saves you the effort needed to process all the information on the EnergyGuide sticker by simply designating the products that are highly efficient. When you see a product that has earned the ENERGY STAR, it means it meets strict guidelines for energy savings set by the EPA. Only manufacturers that independently certify their product’s performance are allowed to use it. (And when they do, you’ll find that manufacturers sometimes incorporate the ENERGY STAR label right into the EnergyGuide label, giving you the best of both worlds). [1] https://www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/whats-difference-between-energy-guide-and-energy-star https://www.energystar.gov/products/ask-the-experts/whats-di...