Virtually all the electrical energy we use needs to flow through transformers before reaching the application of end use. Out of these applications electrical motors are having the highest share of electrical energy use, about 53 per cent. By 2030 the number of transformers and motors needed is expected to grow considerably. Most of the older motors and transformer products in use today and many of the new ones being sold waste electricity. This leaves less money for citizens, businesses, and ...Read More
Manual de desensamble de refrigeradores y aires acondicionados
Una guía práctica para las empresas dedicadas a la gestión de RAEE A nivel mundial, millones de equipos de refrigeración y aire acondicionado se convierten en desechos electrónicos cada año, lo que representa una amenaza para el medio ambiente. La Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH en colaboración con el Ministerio de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible de Colombia (MADS), ha preparado una guía para el desensamble manual de refrigeradores y equipos de aire ...Read More
New GIZ Guideline: How to Dismantle Refrigerators and Air Conditioners in an Environmentally Friendly Manner
The inadequate disposal of old, faulty air conditioners and refrigerators poses a considerable threat to the environment. In recognizing this issue, United for Efficiency Partner GIZ together with the Colombian partner ministry has published a guideline which illustrates how to appropriately dismantle cooling appliances. The publication addresses waste disposal companies and environmental ministries. The refrigerants and insulation foams used in cooling appliances contain climate-damaging ...Read More
Meet Mahama Kappiah, African Energy Leader of the Year
Executive Director Mahama Kappiah of ‘Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency’ (ECREEE), a United for Efficiency Partner in West Africa, was awarded African Energy Leader of the year on 21 April 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The jury commended Mr. Kappiah for bringing the “X” factor to impact at a company level and within the industry as a whole. The nomination comes at a time of significant developments in the West African energy sector. Current projects to unleash the ...Read More
Southern African Countries Agree to Improve Energy Efficiency Policies
On 23 March 2017 in Johannesburg, representatives from Southern African countries met to agree on the development of a regional energy efficiency roadmap. With support from the United for Efficiency Partnership, the countries decided to take the first step in transforming their markets to high-efficiency lighting, appliances and products such as air conditioners. This will unlock significant benefits, including savings for consumers in the order of $2 billion a year. Southern African ...Read More
2017 SEforAll Forum Adjourns
Over 1,000 high-level representatives from government, business, civil society and international organisations gathered in New York City for the 3rd Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum on 3 – 5 April. The Forum’s theme was “Going Further, Faster—Together.”Highlights of the event included discussions with Michael Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP & Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th Mayor of New York City, and other notable business and government leaders as well as panel discussions ...Read More
Six Organisations Join United for Efficiency Partnership
United for Efficiency recently welcomed six new Partners to its global Initiative to reduce 2030 electricity consumption by 10 percent by using more energy-efficient products. These new Partners include the Clean Energy Ministerial’s Advanced Cooling Challenge, BASE, Energy Efficiency Services Limited of India, the International Institute for Energy Conservation, Neonlite (Megaman) and the Carbon Trust. Our new Partners have a wealth of experience in activities related to energy-efficient ...Read More
A New UN Project Reducing Health Risks of Lighting in Nigeria
Recently, at Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, United for Efficiency-en.lighten launched a two-year pilot project to reduce health risks from lighting in Nigeria. The project will accelerate the transition from kerosene and other fuel-based lanterns to solar lighting, reducing homes’ indoor air pollution and improving Nigerians’ health and standard of living. The launch event, held on 6 March 2017 in Abuja, was organised in collaboration with Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat and the ...Read More
ABB renews its commitment to UN Environment initiative on energy efficiency
United for Efficiency partnership to transform developing countries and emerging economies to use energy-efficient products United for Efficiency, or U4E, is a public-private partnership led by the United Nations Environment Program (UN Environment) and other major agencies, including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The program essentially aims to move countries and economies to become energy-efficient in collaboration with international companies. This includes helping ...Read More
United for Efficiency Taskforces Take Next Steps in Development of Policy Guides
To support national and regional initiatives in advancing energy-efficient lighting, appliances and equipment, United for Efficiency has established five expert taskforces to develop best practice strategy and policy recommendations. These five taskforces have held a total of 10 meetings to define the type of strategy and policies they recommend. The strategies and policies will become the foundation for guides containing content such as regulations and performance standards, financial ...Read More
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