Verification for these savings was conducted under the DUCD standard by the Carbon Trust, confirming real-world carbon reductions from connected appliances.

Carbon Trust validated Samsung AI Energy Mode under the DUCD specification, marking the first product feature verified under this global standard for real-world carbon reduction.

AI Energy Mode operates when devices are linked via the SmartThings app and is freely available on major mobile platforms.

The feature is designed to work across select washing machines and is expanding to additional Samsung appliances, with AI Energy Mode available for free via the SmartThings app on Android and iOS.

Early results suggest that energy savings grow with continued use of AI Energy Mode, delivering cumulative benefits over time.

Samsung’s AI Energy Mode has demonstrated up to 30% energy savings in its SmartThings-enabled washing machines, with real-world data showing about 5.02 GWh saved—roughly the monthly electricity use of 14,000 Seoul households in summer.

Samsung published the data underpinning these claims, with sources including coverage from SamMobile about the AI Energy Mode.

Samsung plans to showcase more AI-based energy-saving appliances at CES 2026, continuing to push the energy-efficiency narrative across its product roadmap.

The DUCD initiative, led by Carbon Trust, drives climate action by evaluating the use-phase decarbonization of connected devices through verification partnerships with businesses and governments.

Samsung executives stress ongoing environmental focus and leadership in high-efficiency appliances, with DUCD verification underpinning the program.

DUCD standards guide the measurement of energy usage and savings from connected devices, providing a framework for verifying the impact of AI Energy Mode.

Samsung commits to continuing development of energy-efficient features and to improving transparency by tracking carbon emissions more accurately for consumers.