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
UNEP OzonAction and U4E Working Together to Maximise the Co-benefits from HFC Reduction and Increased Energy Efficiency
On 25-26 September 2023, United for Efficiency (U4E) was pleased to take part in the first of a new series of Twinning Workshops, convened by UNEP OzonAction and funded through the Montreal Protocol’s OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme, which will continue across the regions into 2024. The Joint Europe, Central Asia and West Asia Twinning Workshop for Montreal Protocol Officers, National Energy-Efficiency Policymakers and Financial Mechanism Focal Points, built on the success of the ...Read More
UNEP and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Launch Guidelines to Improve Access to Quality, Energy-Efficient Off-Grid Refrigerator and Ceiling Fans
On 22 October 2023, at the 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, the United Nations Environment Programme’s United for Efficiency initiative (U4E) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory(Berkeley Lab) launched Model Performance and Quality Guidelines for Off-Grid Refrigerating Appliances and Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans to help accelerate the transition to more climate friendly cooling and refrigeration solutions. "These guidelines are the ...Read More
The Gambia Lays the Foundation for Energy Savings and Increased Grid Security Through Improved Energy Efficiency for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators
On 3-4 October 2023, a national capacity-building workshop in Banjul marked the formal start of the Leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia project. It provided the first opportunity to convene the broad range of stakeholders involved, including representatives from Gambia’s Ministries of Petroleum and Energy (MOPE), Finance and Economic Affairs (MOFEA), Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MOTIE), Health (MOH), ...Read More
Clean Cold Centre of Excellence Launches in India
The Telangana Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain –a novel initiative for promoting sustainable cooling innovation and accelerating the deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across India– was launched on 9 August 2023. The centre is a joint initiative between the Government of Telangana (Telangana State Trade Promotion Corporation), Centre for Sustainable Cooling (CSC), University of Birmingham, United Nations Environment ...Read More
Brazil Lays the Foundation for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and Performance Labels for Commercial Refrigeration Products
In June 2023, the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative held the last meeting of the Leapfrogging to Energy-efficient and Climate-friendly Commercial Refrigerating Appliances in Brazil project, with the rest of the Policy Working Group members. The meeting was held at the Electric Energy Research Center (CEPEL) in Rio de Janeiro on 14-15 June 2023 to present a summary of the project results and discuss ...Read More
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