ASEAN

United for Efficiency supports the ten ASEAN member countries to advance policies, strategies and actions for the phase-out of inefficient air conditioners, refrigerators and lighting. Emphasis is on an integrated policy approach so that a transition can be sustained by the regional market without continued external support or resources.

United for Efficiency works in partnership with the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) to coordinate, and maximise the effectiveness of, the activities in the region.

PROJECT DETAILS

PRODUCT REGISTRATION SYSTEMS (PRS)

Main Components

Inform and guide policymakers on the options of harmonizing PRS activities in the ten countries of the region
Development of a prototype PRS system for application in countries without PRS within and beyond ASEAN
Development of a regional product registration database that connects all countries in the region and that enables a regional monitoring on energy-efficiency
Training of stakeholders on the use, application and benefits of the regional database and PRS in general

NATIONAL LIGHTING ROADMAPS

Main Components

Development of national energy-efficiency lighting roadmaps including a holistic approach for an entire market transformation for each of the ASEAN member countries, taking into account the existing regional lighting roadmap
Delivery of technical recommendations on the implementation of the national lighting roadmaps
Training of stakeholders on setting effective lighting regulations

AIR CONDITIONERS

Main Components

Technical documents recommending adoption of common evaluation method of air conditioners by ASEAN Member States
Update ASEAN Regional Policy Roadmap on Air Conditioners
Update National Policy Roadmap on Promotion of Higher Efficiency Room Air Conditioners of ASEAN Member States
Provide technical recommendations on adoption of harmonized evaluation standards