Regional Compact for Higher Performance ‘Eco-Efficient’ Lighting, Appliances and Equipment for All
Side Event to Ministerial Thematic Forums for the High-level Dialogue on Energy
23 June 2021, 12.45 – 14.00 EST (New York)
Description
The world’s energy consumption is expected to rise significantly in the coming years, especially in regions such as Asia, Latin America and Africa. As a result, we all urgently need to use more energy-efficient products if we are to have a chance of winning the race to net-zero emissions globally. We can, at the same time, free up wasted electricity for more sustainable economic development and modern energy access for everyone by 2030. Currently lighting, appliances and equipment account for more than 50% of total global electricity consumption, which is expected to grow by over 30% by 2030 and double by 2050 in developing countries. More energy-efficient lighting, appliances and equipment alone can save the electricity used each year equivalent to over 300 large power plants, saving emerging economy consumers in all global regions more than $60 billion annually.
Regional harmonisation of policies is essential to accelerate the global product market transformation by bringing groups of countries together and avoiding a mismatched patchwork of policies, regulations and incentive structures. Well-coordinated efforts reduce trade barriers and implementation costs and give clear signals to industry of where the combined market is headed.
This event will bring together governments, regional bodies, NGOs and the multi-national private sector (manufacturers, retailers and suppliers) to discuss firm commitments for internationally harmonised regional standards, fostering joint implementation support, market monitoring and financing as well as encouraging incentives that ramp-up the introduction of eco-efficient products, including through green procurement.
Objective
- Identify the need and benefits of accelerating the transition to energy-efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly lighting, appliances and equipment
- Discuss ongoing commitments by regions that are already developing harmonized standards for energy-efficient products
- Exchange on possible commitments from industry on how they can support the transition
Participants
Governments, regional bodies, NGOs and the multi-national private sector (manufacturers, retailers and suppliers)
Agenda
12:45 – 12:55 Welcome
- Miriam Hinostroza, Head of Global Climate Action Unit, United Nations Environment Programme
Overview of the opportunity and the agenda for the event
12:55– 13:25 Regional Compacts Underway on Energy-Efficient Lighting, Appliances and Equipment
- Kudakwashe Ndhlukula, Executive Director of the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE)
- Septia Buntara Supendi, Manager of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
- Guillermo Koutoudjian, Acting Director of Integration, Access and Energy Security, Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE)
- Moderator: Patrick Blake, Programme Officer, UNEP-U4E
13:25 – 13:55 Commitments from Manufacturers that Efficient Lighting, Appliances and Equipment are available
- Viktor Sundberg, VP Environmental and EU Affairs, Electrolux
- Miguel Oliva, Global Product Promotion, Transformers Business Unit, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
- Moderator: Steven Kukoda, Executive Director, International Copper Association (ICA)
13:55 – 14:00 Closing Remarks
- Paul Kellett, U4E Programme Manager, UNEP
Further information
For more information, please contact Patrick Blake (patrick.blake@un.org) and Moira Mathers