The EPEAT program evaluates desktop computers, notebook computers, and monitors on 51 environmental criteria. Based on the number of criteria a product meets, a manufacturer can register the product as a bronze, silver, or gold EPEAT product. If available, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) purchasers are asked to give preference to EPEAT registered products.
At a minimum, all EPEAT badged products are compliant with the ENERGY STAR® standards set when the product was released.
Optional standards include:
Early adoption of new ENERGY STAR® specifications;
Commercially available accessories to power the product with renewable energy; and
Standard shipping of accessories to power the product with renewable energy.
EPEAT also evaluates products based on biobased content and recycled content attributes. For more information, visit the EPEAT website (this link leads to a nongovernment website).