EPEAT provides Conformity Materials, available for download by CABs and Participating Manufacturers as guidance to help navigate the verification requirements of EPEAT criteria. Materials undergo updates periodically, updated materials can be downloaded at https://epeat.net/resources.
Ultra Low Carbon Solar – 4.1 – Numerous updates for clarity. Clarifies requirements for calculated Table 1. Confirms that verification statements and data summary documents may be combined and provides additional information on what must be included, including the independent third-party verifier’s review of test reports, power classes and supplier locations. Clarifies the independent third-party verifier must complete the onsite audit of photovoltaic module manufacturing facility(ies) for crystalline silicon-based photovoltaic modules.
Reduction Chemicals of Concern 6.1.9 – Clarifies evidence requirements if there are no substances of concern and clarifies skin irritants under Regulation EC No 1272/2008.
Reduction Chemicals of Concern 6.3.1 – Clarifies evidence requirements for c) iii) accepted substance list.
Responsible Supply Chains 7.1.3 – Added recent Conformity Guidance Groups Outcomes.
Sustainable Use of Resources 5.1.5 – Added recent Conformity Guidance Groups Outcomes and updated Annex 1B – Metals Form.
Sustainable Use of Resources 5.6.1– Added information that CABs may request clarification on all storage devices in products.
Sustainable Use of Resources 5.9.1 – Better clarified scope of priority component facilities.
In addition, materials are updated to include questions and answers from the recently answered questions documents.
