Efficient Electrical End-use Equipment

Introduction

Energy efficiency is more than ever a top priority on the international agenda. Using energy-efficient equipment is the most cost-effective short-term path to greater energy security and lower greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change. It reduces pressure on energy resources.

The IEA estimates that energy-efficiency improvements could contribute 47% of reductions in energy-related CO2 emissions potentially achievable by 2030.

Addressing today's energy challenges has a global as well as a national perspective. Electrical equipment is produced and traded on a global scale. Very substantial gains are possible if energy-efficiency issues are addressed through international co-operation and interaction, being crucial when responding to governments' need for guidance. The new "4E" IEA Implementing Agreement may constitute an essential collaborative tool.

Contact person

Prof Minnesh Bipath (SANEDI)
Email: minneshb@sanedi.org.za
Tel :+27 10 201 4751

Address:
First floor
152 Ann Crescent
Strathavon
Sandton
Johannesburg

Downloads / Links

Energy Efficieny Programs

ADEME - French Environment and Energy Management Agency
Australian Government programs for energy efficient appliances
Austrian Energy Efficiency - Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology
Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency
Danish Energy Authority
EU Ecodesign of Energy-Using Products (EuP)
EU Energy Star - European Energy Star Label
Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE)
Korea Energy Management Corporation
SenterNovem - An agency of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs
Swiss Federal Office of Energy
US Energy Star - US Energy Star Label

Related Organisations and Institutions

ACEEE - American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
APEC EWG - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Energy Working Group
APP - Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development & Climate
ECEEE - European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
EICTA - European Information & Communications Technology Industry Association
Energy Efficiency Asia - UN Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia
European Commision - EU Energy Website
IEA DSM - IEA Demand Side Management Programme
IEA ECBCS - IEA Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems
ITSFP - International Task Force for Sustainable Products
US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

General Product Policy

ECEEE Paper - Getting Global Agreement on Defining Energy Efficient Products
Presentations - Getting Global Agreement on Defining Energy Efficient Products

Electric Motors 

Ecomotors - EU Eco-design directive EuP Motor Efficiency
EuroDEEM - The European Database of Efficient Electric Motors
SEEEM - Standards for Energy Efficiency of Electric Motor Systems

Standby Power

IEA Standby Power - IEA Standby Power Use and the "1-Watt Plan"
European Ecodesign Regulation for Standby and Off Mode Power December 2008
Draft Ecodesign Regulation for External Power Supplies
SELINA (Standby and Off-Mode Energy Losses In New Appliances Measured in Shops) Project - EU