Energy Star 2.0: What It Means for Laboratories and How Haier Biomedical Leads the Way

What is Energy Star 2.0?

Energy Star is the globally recognised program led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that highlights energy-efficient products. For laboratories, cold storage can be one of the biggest energy drains—especially ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers.

The new Energy Star 2.0 standard raises the bar for efficiency in lab equipment, requiring:

•               Stricter testing protocols that reflect real-world usage.

•               Lower energy consumption benchmarks for ultra-low temperature freezers and lab refrigerators.

•               Alignment with sustainability goals, helping labs reduce costs and environmental impact.

Importantly, Energy Star 2.0 also creates a level playing field. Because all certified products are tested independently against the same criteria, users can make unbiased, informed decisions and directly compare performance across different brands.

Why Energy Star 2.0 Matters for Your Lab

Laboratories and healthcare facilities are under growing pressure to cut operating costs and meet green initiatives. 

Choosing Energy Star 2.0–rated products means:

•               Lower running costs – ultra-low freezers that consume less electricity without compromising performance.

•               Sustainability impact – helping your organisation meet environmental and net-zero targets.

•               Peace of mind – certified equipment undergoes independent, stringent testing.

•               True comparability – allowing buyers to evaluate equipment from different suppliers with confidence.

Haier Biomedical: Certified to Energy Star 2.0

At Haier Biomedical, we are proud to be at the forefront of energy-efficient cold storage. Many of our ULT freezers and laboratory refrigerators/freezers have been upgraded to meet the new Energy Star 2.0 standard. In fact, our UltraEco ULT model DW-86L730BPT freezer currently holds the top Energy Star rating on the market, setting the benchmark for energy efficiency in ultra-low temperature storage, running at just 4.16kWh/day!

Compliant Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers (-86°C)

•               DW-86L959BP / DW-86L959BPT – 0.33 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L829BP / DW-86L829BPT – 0.29 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L729BP / DW-86L729BPT – 0.33 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L728BPS / DW-86L728BPST – 0.35 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L828BPS / DW-86L828BPST – 0.34 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L830BP / DW-86L830BPT – 0.18 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L730BP / DW-86L730BPT – 0.16 kWh/day/ft³

•               DW-86L578BPS / DW-86L578BPST – 0.28 kWh/day/ft³

Compliant Laboratory Freezers (-30°C)

•               DW-30L818BP / DW-30L818BPT – 4.2 kWh/day

The Bottom Line: Performance + Responsibility

By achieving Energy Star 2.0 compliance, Haier Biomedical equipment delivers:

•               Superior efficiency with some of the lowest energy consumption rates in the industry.

•               Reduced lifetime costs, benefiting both budgets and sustainability.

•               Confidence in compliance, ensuring labs stay ahead of evolving standards.

•               A trusted benchmark for comparing products fairly across brands.

Choosing Haier Biomedical means investing in equipment that protects your samples, lowers your bills, and supports your sustainability journey.

👉 "Want to know more about our Energy Star 2.0 certified range and see how Haier Biomedical can help you save energy, cut costs, and build a greener lab. Get in touch – call 01932 780 070 or email sales@haierbiomedical.co.uk”