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MEPS for Air conditioners
Minimum energy performance standards for ductless split air conditioners and self-contained air conditioners were adopted in 2019 and will enter into force in 2021. The standards are set as follow:
Ductless Split Air Conditioners:
Capacity Compressor Type
Fixed Variable
Rated Cooling Capacity = 4.5 kW 3.80 4.60
4.5 kW < Rated Cooling Capacity = 9.5 kW 3.50 4.30
9.5 kW < Rated Cooling Capacity = 16.0kW 3.20 3.90
Self-Contained Air Conditioners
Rated Cooling Capacity = 16.0 kW 3.50 4.00
This standard also contains labeling… -
National Energy Policy, Volume I
The policy aims to reduce the dependence on imported sources of energy by increasing share of renewable energy in the energy mix, cross-sectoral energy conservation and energy efficiency standards. It aims to conserve energy consumption and improve energy efficiency by 50% in 2020. Other Initiatives:implementation of government facility conservation planadvancement of regulation on building and constructionconducting awareness campaign on energy efficiency and conservationconducting training and capacity building programme
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State Energy Action Plans, Volume II
The policy aims to reduce the dependence on imported sources of energy by increasing share of renewable energy in the energy mix, cross-sectoral energy conservation and energy efficiency standards. It aims for energy efficiency and conservation through Demand-Side Management (DSM) and Supply Side Management (SSM).
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Industrial Energy Management System ISO 50001
The project aims to promote sustainable energy management system and achieve energy efficiency best practices within the Philippine industrial setting with the purpose of achieving energy savings and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. This objective will be achieved through the introduction of energy management system (EnMS) standards (compliant with ISO 50001), systems optimization (SO) for steam, compressed air, and pumps, and financial opportunities for energy efficiency investments. The GEF has provided a grant of $3.166 million for the 5-year project period.
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Energy check-up for low-income households
The aim of the measure is to demonstrate to consumers in low-income households ways of saving money and conserving the environment by means of a careful approach to energy (in particular through reduction of CO2 emissions). Therefore 800 long-term unemployed persons have been trained as so-called energy-saving assistants, as of August 2013 100.000 checks have been conducted. The German Federation of Energy Conservation and Climate Protection Agencies (eaD) and the Deutsche Caritasverband are responsible for the functional energy aspects and trains the participants, supervises the checks, monitors the database, and orders the necessary energy-saving…
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Renewable Energy Subsidy Policy of Nepal
The Policy aims to develop the renewable energy sector and encourage very poor households to use renewables by providing subsidy for deployment.
It revises the subsidy determinded in the Renewable Energy Subsidy Policy – 2012 and Urban Solar System Subsidy and Credit Mobilization Guidelines. The subsidy amount is expected to cover 40% of the total costs; with around 30% coming from credit and around 30% from private sector investment and/or community or households contribution (cash or in kind).
The policy primarily focusses on off-grid applications and provides subsidies for mini/micro hydropower, improved water mill, solar energy (home systems, mini-grids… -
Integrated Energy Services Programme (PSIE)
The programme aims for the electrification with renewable energy of 50,000 households (250,000 people) in 86 communitites in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Veracruz. The programme was launched with a budget of USD 100M and a timeframe of 5 years. The programme was extended to 2014.
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Renewable Energy Sources Act (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz EEG)
This Act aims to double the share of electricity produced from renewable energy by 2010. The Act replaces the Electricity Feed-In Law of 1991. The obligation to give grid access to renewable energy plants and purchase the electricity at premium prices is shifted from the utilities to the grid operators. The tariffs are set for each individual technology, based on its actual generation cost. For an individual plant, the remuneration level stays fixed over twenty years, with the exception of wind power. A high remuneration is paid for a fixed total production of wind electricity. After reaching the limit…
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Energy Law
The Energy Law aims to adapt the conditions of the energy sector to the new requirements of the European Union (EU) and prepare for participation in the regional electricity market in South-East Europe and in the Euro-Atlantic integration. The Energy Law states that the Government of Montenegro is responsible for defining and implementing a national energy policy, a national energy strategy and a policy to achieve demand and supply balance. It will ensure the implementation of measures to:
protect the environment;
promote and facilitate investment in the energy sector;
develop an environment of competition and private sector participation… -
Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Business Quality and reputation
…and improve production quality Energy efficiency improvements often involve tighter control and optimisation of production processes. By improving precision and stability in how equipment operates, firms can reduce variability in output and limit the occurrence of defects. These effects are particularly important in manufacturing sectors where small deviations can affect product quality and increase waste.For example, an industrial bakery in Switzerland implemented a highly efficient centralised cooling system with CO₂-refrigerant and advanced controls. The system allowed for a more constant controlled temperature and reduced downtime, improving product quality and consistency, all while reducing energy costs and embodied refrigerant…
