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3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’03) |
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| Location and date(s) of workshop: |
Turin, Italy: 1-3 October 2003 |
| Organiser(s): | European Commission / IEA / United Nations / Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program |
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Background: |
The residential sector is responsible for a large share of energy and electricity consumption and the related emissions into the atmosphere. Residential energy demand is also rapidly increasing putting a strain on the available finances and infrastructures of several developed and developing countries. The recent World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg concluded that changing unsustainable patterns of energy use is a key area for global action to ensure the survival of our planet. At the same time, the Summit also highlighted that nearly one third of mankind does not yet have access to electricity and basic energy services, while another third has only poor or unreliable access. Energy efficiency improvements in residential appliances and lighting can play a key role in assuring a sustainable energy future and socio-economic development, and at the same time mitigate climate change. Energy efficiency measures related to residential appliances and lighting are among the most cost-effective CO2 emission reduction actions, and offer the best opportunity to increase the security and reliability of energy supply. In developing countries efficient residential appliances and lighting are vital to improve living conditions and reduce local pollution. Moreover, efficient residential appliances and lighting are a key to the further development of renewable energy sources, which by their nature can only supply a limited amount of energy. |
| Links to relevant documents: |
Conference Site Energy Efficiency Policies – A Global Perspective Plenary speech by Alan Meier |
