Malaysia

United for Efficiency supports ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, in advancing energy-efficient room air conditioners through technical assistance and capacity building.

The initiative focuses on strengthening the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labelling frameworks, supporting the transition to more stringent energy-efficiency regulations in line with regional priorities.

At a Glance

Support for stronger MEPS and energy labelling
Part of the ASEAN Cool Initiative
Funded by the Clean Cooling Collaborative

Project Details

Main Components

Established in 2023, the ASEAN Cool Initiative aims to accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Policy Roadmap for Energy-Efficient Room Air Conditioners.

The initiative provides technical assistance and capacity building to support countries in adopting more ambitious MEPS and energy labelling requirements, with Malaysia and Singapore acting as frontrunners in implementing stronger regulations.

It is implemented by United for Efficiency (U4E), with support from the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC).

Collection of market data on room air conditioners and technical analysis to support regulatory updates
Development of more stringent MEPS based on market assessments and techno-economic analysis
Support for stakeholder engagement and consultations with manufacturers and industry associations
Cost-benefit analysis to demonstrate the impact of proposed MEPS and energy labelling
Awareness-raising activities targeting local SME manufacturers, assemblers and suppliers

Milestones

Advanced the revision of Malaysia's MEPS for Room Air Conditioners (RACs)
Phased implementation aligns Malaysia with ASEAN's regional targets
Nationwide awareness-raising activities with local Civil Society Organisations (CSO) to promote the adoption of energy-efficient RACs while advocating to the public on the revised MEPS