Between July 29 and August 2, the Gambia Government conducted a study tour to Ghana to enhance the knowledge of Gambian officials on implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners and refrigerators. The study tour was a critical activity under the "National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia" project, financed by the Gambia Government through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The ...Read More
Twinning Workshop in Mozambique strengthens regional cooperation for energy efficiency in English-speaking African countries
On 13-14 June, United for Efficiency (U4E) participated in the Energy Efficiency Twinning Workshop for National Ozone Officers, National Energy Efficiency Policymakers, and Funding Mechanism Focal Points in Maputo, Mozambique. The event was organised by the ROA Anglophone Network of UNEP's OzonAction, and it was part of OzonAction's Compliance Assistance Programme, which supports Article 5 (developing) countries in implementing the Montreal Protocol. The Twinning Workshop was part of the ...Read More
UNEP and ACE formalize partnership to advance just energy transition in ASEAN
On June 19, 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) signed a memorandum of understanding to foster energy efficiency and promote gender mainstreaming in energy policy with the ASEAN region. This signing was held together with the webinar “Advancing Energy Transition in ASEAN through Energy Efficiency and Gender-Responsive Policy." The agreement was signed by Dr. Nuki Agya Utama, Executive Director of ACE, and Dechen Tsering, Division ...Read More
EEC-SSN Meetings in Lao PDR Strengthen Collaboration to Achieve the APAEC Target and Align Energy Efficiency Areas
On 14-17 May 2024, United for Efficiency (U4E) participated in the 28th EE&C-SSN (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Sub Sector Network) Associated Meetings. The event aimed to review the status, provide an update on progress, and discuss strategies for achieving the milestones of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025 for Programme Area No. 4: Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). Held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, the meeting saw the active ...Read More
Twinning Workshop in Guangzhou Supports Kigali Amendment objectives in South and Southeast Asia
On 20-21 May 2024, United for Efficiency (U4E) was pleased to take part in the third of the new series of Twinning Workshops, a collaborative effort convened by the Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) of UNEP OzonAction in cooperation with the South Asia and Southeast Asia Network countries. The joint Twinning Workshop for Montreal Protocol Officers, Energy-Efficiency Policy Makers, and Financial Mechanisms Focal Points to Support Kigali Amendment Objectives took place in ...Read More
Pacific Island Countries Explore the Co-Benefits of Energy Efficiency and HCFC Phase-out for Tackling Climate Change at Joint UNEP OzonAction and U4E Workshop
On 5-6 February 2024, United for Efficiency (U4E) took part in the second of a new series of Twinning Workshops, convened by UNEP OzonAction and funded through the Montreal Protocol’s OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme. The joint Twinning Workshop for Pacific Island Countries Ozone Officers, Energy-Efficiency Policy Makers, and Financial Mechanisms Focal Points to Support Kigali Amendment Objectives was held in Rarotonga, Cook Islands and was attended by representatives of 14 Pacific ...Read More
Rwanda’s Environment Minister Formally Opens Africa’s Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain Centre
The 4-6 March 2024 saw a significant milestone for the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) with the Phase 1 launch event marking the official opening of the ACES headquarters on the Rubirizi Campus in Kigali. Led by Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Hon. Minister Dr. Jeanne D'Arc Mujawamariya: "The launch of ACES represents a pivotal moment in our journey towards sustainable cooling solutions. By collaborating across sectors, we can address pressing ...Read More
Validation of The Gambia Market Assessment Report for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators and Consultations on the National Cooling Action Plan Pave the Way for Energy and Environmental Savings
On 27 February 2024, at a workshop in Banjul convened by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MOPE) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative, participants formally validated the results of a market assessment carried out to identify the current status of air conditioners and refrigeration appliances in the country. On 28 February 2024 the workshop continued with consultation with the participants on the development of a National Cooling Action ...Read More
African Energy Efficient Policy Workshop in Algeria Shares Sustainable Policy Proposals for Much More Efficient Lighting and Appliances to Tackle Increasing Energy Demand across the Continent
At the end of December 2023, U4E supported a Regional Energy Efficiency Policy Workshop in Algiers organised with the African Union African Energy Commission (AFREC), as part of our activities under the African Energy Efficiency Program. Participants included representatives from African Union Member states, regional centres for renewable energy and energy efficiency, international partners and the private sector. The event was hosted by the Algerian Energy Efficiency Authority (APRUE), a public ...Read More
Harmonized regional MEPS for air conditioners and residential refrigeration appliances approved for the SADC region
Following a rigorous process encompassing data collection, regional discussions, national consultations, and member state voting, the finalized harmonized regional Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners and residential refrigeration appliances (cooling products) have been formally approved and disseminated to the 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states for the commencement of national implementation. This significant milestone was achieved as ...Read More
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