These Guidelines are an update of the original report published in 2017, to assist developing countries and emerging economies transform their markets to adopting energy efficient motor systems. The Guidelines provide ready templates to set minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for (a) induction motors, (b) variable speed drives, (c) fans driven by motors with an electric input power between 125 W and 500 kW, (d) rotodynamic water pumps for pumping clean water, and (e) air compressor ...Read More
Accelerating the global adoption of energy-efficient electric motor systems
This document provides an overall reference source for policymakers in developing countries and emerging economies to transition to energy-efficient motor systems. It offers an overview of all key elements for transforming a national motor market towards higher efficiency through the application of the Integrated Policy Approach. It notes the many existing best practice examples, resources, and tools that are available for policymakers to use. Download Motors Policy Guide ...Read More
The 28th EE&C-SSN (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Sub Sector Network) Associated Meetings
On 14-17 May 2024, United for Efficiency (U4E) participated in the 28th EE&C-SSN (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Sub Sector Network) Associated Meetings. The event aimed to review the status, provide an update on progress, and discuss strategies for achieving the milestones of the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) Phase II: 2021-2025 for Programme Area No. 4: Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). To download the presentations from the workshops, click on ...Read More
Promoting Energy-Efficient Motors in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (PEEMS)
This factsheet provides a summary of the Promoting Energy-Efficient Motors in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (PEEMS, or TEVMOT to give it its official abbreviation in Turkish) project which aims to promote significant additional investment in industrial energy efficiency in Turkey by transforming the market for energy efficient motors used in small and medium sized enterprises. Download factsheet ...Read More
Ensuring Compliance with MEPS and Energy Labels
This guidance on ensuring compliance with minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy labels complements other UNEP U4E guides on market transformation. It is applicable for suppliers (e.g. manufacturers, their representatives, or importers) and officials to foster proper compliance. While the content is focused on refrigerating appliances and air conditioners, it is also broadly applicable to other products. Download Guide ...Read More
Energy Labelling Guidance for Lighting and Appliances
Over 120 countries have adopted, or are developing, labels to indicate the energy efficiency of energy using equipment and appliances to consumers. The schemes that stimulate the greatest shift towards higher efficiency products are those which follow good practices in the energy label design, amongst other policy measures. This guide aims to distil that experience to inform policymakers and programme managers who are engaged in the development of such schemes and to support their deliberative ...Read More
Protocols to Conduct Market and Impact Assessments
This document aims to support the adoption and implementation of the U4E Model Regulation Guidelines (Model Regulations) by indicating how market and impact assessments help with selecting appropriate energy efficiency tiers for MEPS and labels (with the Model Regulations as a basis), when to revise these levels, and ways to reference the U4E Product Registration System (PRS) guides to inform such assessments. The Model Regulations and this supplemental guidance are intended to simplify and ...Read More
National Motor Replacement Programme India Case Study
The Indian National Motor Replacement Programme has been established (led by Energy Efficiency Services Limited) to tackle the complex behavioural, financial and market related barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient motors. This case study describes its background, objectives, methodology and progress to date. Download Case Study ...Read More
Product Registration System (PRS) specification document
A product registration system is a tool used to capture specific information on products to underpin energy efficiency policies or programmes. The most efficient way to operate product registration activities is with online software. For this reason, U4E has developed software specifications that will help countries to set up their own system. Download Specification ...Read More
Capacity Building on Product Registration Systems
A product registration system is a tool used to capture specific information on products to underpin policies or programmes. This general information brief provides a short overview of product registration systems and U4E’s activities. Download Flyer ...Read More
