The IEA 4E Solid State Lighting Annex formally announces the launch of the 2017 Interlaboratory Comparison (IC 2017) of goniophotometer measurements. IC 2017 is open to all photometric labs that use goniophotometers for testing LED lighting products, and is organised primarily to compare goniophotometric measurements of LED luminaires and narrow-beam LED lamps. This new interlaboratory comparison will study the equivalence of different types of goniophotometers, e.g., far-field ...Read More
Global Lighting Challenge: 14 Billion Efficient Lighting Products Committed in Two Years
13 new companies have committed 6 billion products to advance efficient lighting. Beijing, June 6, 2017: Today, during an Eighth Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM8) side-event on efficient lighting, 13 companies announced new commitments to the Global Lighting Challenge (GLC) totaling nearly 6 billion LED lighting products. The GLC has now reached 14 billion high efficiency, high quality lighting products committed, surpassing its 10 billion light goal set at CEM6 two years ago. United for ...Read More
ABB Bringing Expertise to United for Efficiency
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
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
Further, Faster with Cooling Partners
The consumer demand for refrigerators is greatly rising in developing countries and emerging economies. This provides many societal benefits; however, the purchase of inefficient models can result in high electricity bills and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, energy-efficient models are available today that can reduce energy consumption by over 60 per cent. United for Efficiency, together with its partners Arçelik A.Ş., BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Electrolux, Mabe and Whirlpool ...Read More
Chile Launches Website Encouraging Use of LED Light Bulbs
United for Efficiency country partner Chile’s new website encourages consumers to switch to light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs as part of a national consumer awareness campaign. The website is part of a Chilean consumer awareness-raising campaign, encouraging a nation-wide switch to climate friendly and energy-efficient LED lighting. The Chilean website includes LED discount vouchers, energy-efficiency tips and savings calculators. The LED is one of today's most energy-efficient and ...Read More
OSRAM and Philips Lighting Active Partners of United for Efficiency
Global lighting manufacturers OSRAM and Philips Lighting were the founding partners of en.lighten. Due to en.lighten’s success, and because both companies stand strong for energy-efficient lighting solutions, they continue as active United for Efficiency partners. United for Efficiency operates in a changing global lighting market. The change impacts the business structures and product offerings of both OSRAM and PHILIPS Lighting. “Philips Lighting is proud to work alongside UN Environment ...Read More
Accelerating the Transition to High-efficiency Products
To help spread the word about United for Efficiency (U4E), our partner, the International Copper Association (ICA), supported the development of a video focusing on U4E’s mission and inviting other organizations to collaborate with us. The video features partners explaining their reason for joining U4E as well as the connection to the en.lighten work. We invite you to share the video with others who may be interested in partnering with ...Read More
