Through the Ministry of Environment, the Nigerian government has provided training on 27-28 November 2024 at Kano City, Nigeria, for technicians in the cooling sector on the proper end-of-life management of air conditioners (ACs) and refrigerants. This training was part of the project titled “Scaling Up Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Cooling in Nigeria’s NDC Revision”, coordinated by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) with financial support from Clean Cooling Collaborative ...Read More
DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE OF THE U4E NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
Stay informed with the latest updates from U4E. Our quarterly newsletter highlights the progress of U4E projects, newly released resources, and innovative tools driving energy efficiency worldwide. The December 2024 issue features: Insights from the U4E Partners' Meeting Advancements in sustainable cooling initiatives across West Africa Highlights from the Ghana Study Tour to support MEPS implementation for cooling in The Gambia Updates on MEPS progress ...Read More
Eswatini advances MEPS implementation with stakeholder engagement workshops
Eswatini is moving ahead with the implementation of SADC harmonised MEPS for room air conditioners and residential refrigeration appliances (cooling products) at national level, supported by UNEP - U4E. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy (MNRE), in collaboration with the Eswatini Standards Authority (SWASA), convened three workshops to create awareness about the nationally adopted MEPS and promote stakeholder engagement in October. The project to implement harmonised Minimum ...Read More
Zimbabwe advances implementation of SADC Harmonised MEPS for cooling appliances
On 7-8 August, United for Efficiency (U4E), the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, and the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) jointly organised the Training of Trainers workshop in Bindura, Zimbabwe, as part of the national implementation of SADC Harmonized MEPS for cooling appliances. The goal was to build technical capacity so that participants could also provide training to a broad audience at the planned regional workshop and ensure the smooth implementation of MEPS in the ...Read More
Study tour in Ghana boosts development and implementation of MEPS for air conditioners and refrigerators in The Gambia
Between July 29 and August 2, the Gambia Government conducted a study tour to Ghana to enhance the knowledge of Gambian officials on implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners and refrigerators. The study tour was a critical activity under the "National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy Efficient and Climate Friendly Air Conditioners and Refrigerators in The Gambia" project, financed by the Gambia Government through the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The ...Read More
Twinning Workshop in Mozambique strengthens regional cooperation for energy efficiency in English-speaking African countries
On 13-14 June, United for Efficiency (U4E) participated in the Energy Efficiency Twinning Workshop for National Ozone Officers, National Energy Efficiency Policymakers, and Funding Mechanism Focal Points in Maputo, Mozambique. The event was organised by the ROA Anglophone Network of UNEP's OzonAction, and it was part of OzonAction's Compliance Assistance Programme, which supports Article 5 (developing) countries in implementing the Montreal Protocol. The Twinning Workshop was part of the ...Read More
EEC-SSN Meetings in Lao PDR Strengthen Collaboration to Achieve the APAEC Target and Align Energy Efficiency Areas
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). Held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, the meeting saw the active ...Read More
New Chilling Prospects report shows lack of cooling access threatens health, prosperity and the climate
*This is a United for Efficiency Partner Story and was originally published on the SEforALL website NEW YORK, July 16, 2018: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) today released Chilling Prospects: Providing Sustainable Cooling for All – the first ever report to quantify the growing risks and assess the opportunities of the global cooling challenge. The report shows there are over 1.1 billion people globally who face immediate risks from lack of access to cooling. Cooling underpins the ...Read More
Twinning of the Montreal Protocol and Energy Officials to Find Energy-efficient and Climate-friendly Cooling Solutions in Latin America
GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, 28 June 2018 — The third in the series of Twinning Workshops on Energy-Efficient and Climate-Friendly Refrigeration and Air Conditioning concluded in Guatemala City today. The workshop brought together two traditionally separate communities from the countries of Central and South America – those responsible for managing compliance with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and those responsible for national energy policies. With their ...Read More
Sanhua Partners with United for Efficiency
Leading cooling manufacturer Sanhua becomes a new Partner of United for Efficiency to accelerate the global transition to energy-efficient refrigerators and air conditioners. Sanhua is actively raising awareness about the benefits of energy-efficient solutions and the energy-saving potential of existing best-in-class cooling technology. China-headquartered Sanhua has a wealth of experience and will significantly strengthen the United for Efficiency initiative. ”We are excited about this new ...Read More
