Malaysia is taking a significant leap in its energy efficiency journey with the enactment of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA). This legislation marks a transformative milestone in the country's commitment to sustainability, aiming to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and support long-term carbon neutrality goals by 2050. The Act was officially gazetted on 26 November 2024 and came into force on 1 January 2025. As the implementing and regulatory authority, the ...Read More
Advancing Energy Efficiency in Malaysia: MEPS Revision for Air Conditioners
On 7 August, UNEP-U4E participated in a meeting with the Energy Commission of Malaysia (EC), the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), and the ASHRAE Malaysia Chapter (ASHRAE) on the status of MEPS revision for Air Conditioners (ACs) in the country, as well as the current progress on the ASEAN Cool Initiative. The ASEAN Cool Initiative is funded by the Clean Cooling Collaborative and, under the stewardship of UNEP-U4E, aims to accelerate the implementation of ...Read More