California CEC Energy Efficiency Testing

CTNT Zhongwei Testing provides professional California CEC energy efficiency testing and product listing services for you!

I. Project Introduction

California CEC energy efficiency testing, also known as the energy efficiency certification testing implemented by the California Energy Commission (CEC), is a mandatory energy efficiency requirement for certain electrical products sold or offered for sale in California. CEC testing ensures that these products comply with the California Appliance Efficiency Regulation, aiming to improve energy efficiency, conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote the market toward more energy‑efficient electrical products.

II. Service Scope

Our CEC energy efficiency testing services are available to global customers, with testing capabilities covering:

• Household appliances (refrigerators, washing machines, etc.)

• Lighting products (LED bulbs, etc.)

• External power supplies (chargers, adapters, etc.)

• Sanitary products (showerheads, faucets, smart toilets, etc.)

• Computers and monitors

• Televisions and other audio/video equipment

• Thermostats and various commercial equipment

III. Testing Standards

• Title 20, §1605.3(r)

• Title 20, §1605.3(o)

• Title 20, §1605.3(p)

• Title 20, §1605.3(q)

• Title 20, §1605.3(f)

• Title 20, §1605.3(e)

• Title 20, §1605.3(d)

• Title 20, §1605.3(a)

• Title 20, §1605.3(i)

• Title 20, §1605.3(j)

• Title 20, §1605.3(x)

• Title 20, §1605.3(n)

• Title 20, §1605.3(k)

• Title 20, §1605.3(v)

• Title 20, §1605.3(w)

• Title 20, §1605.3(g)

• Title 20, §1605.3(s)

• IEC 62087-3:2015

• 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix H

• 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix Z

• EN 50563:2011+A1:2013

• IEC 62301:2011

• EN 50564:2011

IV. Testing Items

• Energy Efficiency: Direct measurement of product energy consumption and efficiency evaluation.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Evaluation of the product's environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, from production to disposal.

• Energy Efficiency Labeling: Verification that the product's energy efficiency label is accurate and complies with California's uniform labeling system.

• Performance Testing: Verification that the product's energy efficiency performance in actual operation meets specified performance standards.

• Specific Product Requirements: Different product categories may have specific test requirements, such as luminous efficacy for lighting products, standby power consumption for appliances, etc.

V. Testing Advantages

Advantages of Shenzhen Zhongwei Inspection Technology Co., Ltd. in energy efficiency testing:

• Accredited third‑party testing laboratory with CNAS, IAS, and CMA qualifications for multiple types of household appliances.

• Accredited third‑party testing laboratory with CNAS and IAS qualifications for multiple types of household appliances under 10 CFR 430, Subpart B, Appendix H and various international standards.

• Accredited third‑party testing laboratory with CNAS qualifications covering UL standards for nearly all categories of household appliances.

• Testing laboratory offering household appliance energy efficiency testing and energy efficiency label registration.

VI. Accreditations & Qualifications

Shenzhen Zhongwei Inspection Technology Co., Ltd. holds the following accreditations:

• CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for International Mutual Recognition) – Laboratory No. L15898

• IAS (USA) – Laboratory No. TL-1378

• CMA (China Metrology Accreditation) – Certificate No. 202119015918

• California CEC Energy Efficiency Testing – Accredited laboratory

• China Energy Efficiency Label – Accredited laboratory (Certificate No. 2021-032260)

• Public Technical Service Platform – (Shenzhen Longgang Development & Reform Commission [2021] No. 0184)

Household appliances that pass our testing and receive our test reports fully comply with domestic and international regulatory and mandatory certification requirements.

VII. Solutions

Leveraging the technical capabilities of our professional household appliance testing center, CTNT Zhongwei Inspection provides services including but not limited to:

• US DOE energy efficiency, California CEC energy efficiency, US FTC energy efficiency label (for mandatory requirements for product export to the US, and for FTC energy efficiency label required for Amazon US marketplace listing).

• EU ERP energy efficiency and EPREL energy efficiency label (for mandatory requirements for product export to the EU, and for energy efficiency label required for Amazon Europe marketplace listing).

• EU CE certification (for product export to the EU and Amazon Europe marketplace listing).

• UK UKCA certification (for product export to the UK and Amazon UK marketplace listing).

• UL test report (for product export to the US and Amazon US marketplace listing).

VIII. Service Process

1. Consultation and communication

2. Testing application submission

3. Sample mailing

4. Testing execution

5. Report delivery

6. Product listing