Manufacturers of products covered under the Massachusetts Appliance Standards must certify compliant products starting January 1st, 2022. No uncertified products may be shipped to Massachusetts for sale in the state after that date. To simplify the certification process for manufacturers, DOER is using NEEP’s State Appliance Standards Database (SASD) for certification to coordinate with other states that have and will adopt similar standards. Because some MA standards match standards in California, the certification process will vary depending on the product type in question. Details for each product type are available in the "How to Certify" section below.
| Product Type | Certification Method |
|---|---|
| Commercial Kitchen Equipment | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| Computers and Computer Monitors | Standard matches California standard. Products certified in the CA database will be brought into the SASD and do not require additional certification. |
| Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| General Service Lamps | Standard matches California standard. Products certified in the CA database will be brought into the SASD and do not require additional certification. |
| High Color Rendering Index (CRI) Fluorescent Lamps | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| Plumbing Products | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| Portable Electric Spas | Standard matches California standard. Products certified in the CA database will be brought into the SASD and do not require additional certification. |
| Water Coolers | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| Residential Ventilation Fans | Certify to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) State Standards Appliance Database (SASD) |
| Spray Sprinkler Bodies | Standard matches California standard. Products certified in the CA database will be brought into the SASD and do not require additional certification. |
Additional instructions for how to certify will be available shortly.
