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Myanmar

June 5, 2026 by

Myanmar

United for Efficiency supports Myanmar’s policymakers and regulators in advancing policies, strategies and actions for the phase-out of inefficient lighting.

The initiative promotes an integrated policy approach to support the transition to energy-efficient lighting and appliances, ensuring that market transformation can be sustained over time by the domestic market without continued external support.

At a Glance

  • Adoption of MEPS and energy labelling requirements
  • Capacity building for market actors
  • Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Project Details

Main Components

This GEF-funded project aims to support market transformation toward high-efficiency lighting and electrical appliances through an integrated policy approach. The initiative contributes to reducing growth in electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions, while supporting increased energy access.

  • Adoption of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labelling requirements, alongside strengthening monitoring, verification and enforcement
  • Capacity building for importers and local industry on new MEPS and labelling requirements
  • Public awareness-raising through multimedia communication and mass media campaigns

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