Energy Efficiency Standards and

Labelling Program for Electrical

and Electronic Products

By: Mirna R. Campanano

Department of Energy
Program Description
A joint program of the
Department of Energy (DOE) and
the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) which requires
appliances and lighting products
to meet prescribed minimum
energy efficiency levels and to
carry an energy label at the
point of sale.
 Brief History of the Program
1979 second oil crisis
1980 Energy Conservation Law (expired in 1990)
July 1992 - voluntary labeling for RACs.
October 1993 - Mandatory Labeling for RACs
June 1994 - Full implementation for all sizes of
window type RAC
1999 Mandatory Labeling for refrigerators
2000 - inclusion of split type RAC up to 36,000 kJ/h
capacity.
2003 Launching of the mandatory CFL energy label
2010 CFLs (MEPS), LFL (MEPS/Label), ballast,
Circular fluorescent lamps
OBJECTIVES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AND LABELING
PROGRAM

Eliminate the least efficient household

appliances and
lighting products in the local market
Reduce monthly electricity bill to end-user or
consumers.

Protection from
mislabelling.
Encourage manufacturers to improve product
efficiency to make their products competitive in
the local and in the world market

Reduce greenhouse gas emission from

power generation
 Program Development and Implementation
Process
Standards development the technical committee approach

Government Academe

Trade Technical Professional

organizatio Committee organization
n

Consumer group Manufacturers

 Program Development and Implementation
Process
DOE/DTI roles

DOE DTI Industry

Organization
PAIA/ PLIA

ERTLS BPS Regl/Provl

Offices

LATL SCD TIRD

- - Process application for -Conduct market monitoring

Initiate/identify product certification and sampling
- Validate - Standardization - Penalize non-complying
energy label - Enforce the implementation retailers/dealers and
-Conduct of the standard manufacturers
performance - Undertake product sampling
- Handle consumer complaints
testing
Program Development and Implementation
Process
Sampling and Testing
Manufacturers Importers
Process or
DTI - BPS Production line Warehouse

Random Sampling
Release of
product to
market
DOE - LATL BPS TC

Performance/Labeling Safety Requirements

Requirements

Issuance of PS or
ICC License DTI BPS

Test Report Evaluation

Program development and
implementation process

Philippine Standard (PS) Quality

and/or Certification Mark

CERTIFIE CERTIFIED
D Product Product Quality For imported products
Safety that comply with
Philippine National
For locally-manufactured products that
Standard
comply with Philippine National Standard
SAMPLE YELLOW LABEL FOR RACs
Cooling capacity
Power Consumption

EER

MEPS

OPERATING COST
COMPUTATION

FOR MORE INFO

 AIR-CONDITIONERS

Labelling Standard:
PHousehold appliances Energy Efficiency Ratio
(EER) and Labelling Requirements Part 1: Room
Air Conditioners
Testing protocol :
Non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps
Testing and rating for performance
Safety Std: I(adopted, but not yet implemented)

Coverage
- Window type (single package)
- Split system (wall and floor mounted)
- up to 36,000 kJ/h (10 kW)

With MEPS Minimum Energy Performance

Standards (mandatory requirements)
MEPS for RAC

PNS 396 Part 1: 1995 Household appliances Energy Efficiency Ratio

(EER) and Labelling Requirements Part 1: Room Air Conditioners

Philippine Minimum EER Requirements for RAC from 1995 to 2002

Classification of room 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
air conditioners
With Cooling Capacity 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.7 8.7 8.7 9.1 9.1
below 12,000 kJ/h
With Cooling Capacity 7.4 7.8 7.8 7.8 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.6
12,000 kJ/h and above
Both for WT and ST

Source: PNS 396-1:1995

 Performance Rating Requirements

Cooling Capacity
EER =
Power Input

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) - Expressed in kJ/W-h.

Should not be less than minimum requirement.
Measured value should not be less than 90% of claimed.

Cooling Capacity - the amount of heat, in kJ/hr, that an air

conditioner can removed from an enclosed space.
Tested value should not be less than 90% of rated.

Power Input - amount of energy, in watt, when an air-

conditioner runs at its rated cooling capacity.
Measured value should not be more than 110% of rated.
 ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

Sampling
- BPS do the random sampling at manufacturers
factory or importers warehouse.
- One (1) sample per generic model
- Advance / engineering sample is acceptable
- One year validity of test report.
Testing
- LATL is the official testing laboratory.
- Witness testing at BPS-recognized -
manufacturers laboratory with DOE and DTI
approval
- Inter-laboratory testing with industry test
facility
UPCOMING REVISIONS TO MEPS AND
ENERGY LABEL DESIGN FOR AIR
CONDITIONERS
October 1993 - Mandatory Labeling
June 1994 - Full implementation for all sizes of window type
RAC
1997 - Increased Minimum Level of EER
- specified the MEPS from 1995 to 2002
1998 - adopted ISO 5151:1994 superseded ISO R859
2000 - inclusion of mini-split type RAC up to 36,000 kJ/h
capacity
June 2004 TC 30 started the deliberation of CDPNS 396-
1:xxxx
2007 - BPS/TC-30 finally adopted PNS 396-1:2007
- cancels and replaces PNS 396-1:1998
2010 Stakeholders Meetings
May 2011 Approved the Implementing Guidelines
- Awaiting for the promulgation from DTI-BPS
Coverage of Philippine Energy Standards and
Labeling Program
New Design of Energy Label

For Locally manufactured For Imported

Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396
Part 1, Series of 2007

The following documents attached hereto shall be deemed

to form an integral part of the Implementing Guidelines.
Annex A: Specific Guidelines for the Conduct of Test
Annex B: Performance Requirements
Annex C: Determination of EER Classification

Guidelines for the Validation of the Energy Labels will

also be discussed according to Clause 10 of the IG.
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

PERFORMANCE (Annex B)
B.1 Minimum Energy Performance Standard
B.1.1 Air conditioners shall have measured EER not
lower than:
9.6 kJ/W-h, for capacity below 12,000 kJ/h, and
9.1 kJ/W-h, for capacity 12,000 kJ/h and above.
Note:
Measured EER shall be rounded-off to the nearest 0.1 KJ/Wh. The rules of
rounding- off shall be followed.
MEPS shall be categorized based on the rated cooling capacity.
Verdict shall be based on the rounded-off value.
MEPS shall be subjected for review and upgrading every three (3) years or
earlier as necessary.
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

PERFORMANCE (Annex B)
B.2 Tolerances
B.2.1 The measured cooling capacity shall not be
less than 95 percent of the rated cooling
capacity of the test sample.
B.2.2 The measured EER not be less than 95
percent of the rated EER of the test sample.
Note:
Measured percentage value shall be rounded- off to the nearest 1.0%. The
rules of rounding- off shall be followed.
Verdict shall be based on the rounded- off value.
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

PERFORMANCE (Annex B)
B.3 Energy Efficiency Classification of Air
Conditioners
B.3.1 Air conditioners shall be classified based on rated EER of
the product.
B.3.2 The classification shall be represented by stars
with one star indicating the lowest range of EER while five
stars shall represent the highest range of EER.
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

PERFORMANCE (Annex B)
B.3 Energy Efficiency Classification of Air
Conditioners
B.3.3 There shall be two sets of energy efficiency
classification:
Below 12,000 kJ/h
12,000 kJ/h and above
B.3.4 The system for classifying the energy efficiency of
air conditioners shall follow the procedure stated in Annex C.
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

EER CLASSIFICATION (Annex C)

Star Classification for window-type, capacity below 12,000 kJ/h
Number of Stars EER Range

One Star 9.6

Two Star 9.7-10.2
Three Star 10.3-10.7
Four Star 10.8-11.5
Five Star 11.6 and above
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007

EER CLASSIFICATION (Annex C)

Star Classification for window-type, capacity 12,000 kJ/h and above
Number of Stars EER Range
One Star 9.1-9.2
Two Star 9.3-9.9
Three Star 10.0-10.4
Four Star 10.5-11.4
Five Star 11.5 and
above
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007
EER CLASSIFICATION (Annex C)
Star Classification for split-type, capacity below 12,000
kJ/h
Number of Stars EER Range

One Star 9.6-9.7

Two Star 9.8-10.2
Three Star 10.3-11.0
Four Star 11.1-12.3
Five Star 12.4 and above
Revised Implementing Guidelines for PNS 396 Part 1, Series of 2007
EER CLASSIFICATION (Annex C)
Star Classification for split-type, capacity 12,000 kJ/h
and
Number of aboveEER Range
Stars

One Star 9.1

Two Star 9.2-9.6
Three Star 9.7-10.2
Four Star 10.3-11.4
Five Star 11.5 and above
Energy Label for Household
Refrigerators and Freezers
SAMPLE YELLOW LABEL FOR REFs

ENERGY
CONSUMPTION IN
kW/24 hours

EEF

OPERATING COST
COMPUTATION

FOR MORE INFO

Energy Label for Household
Refrigerators
and Freezers
Philippine National Standard (PNS) 396 Part 2:
1997
Household appliances Energy Efficiency Factor
(EEF) and Labelling Requirements Part 2:
Coverage
Refrigerators and Freezers
142 to 227 liters / 5 8 cubic feet (Refrigerators)
Test Methods
Energy Performance
- PNS 1474 (ISO 5155) - Frozen food cabinet and freezer
- PNS 1475 (ISO 7371) - Refrigerator with or without low temperature
compartment - PNS 1476 (ISO 8187) -
Refrigerator-Freezer
- PNS 1477 (ISO 8561) - Frost Free-Refrigerator, Refrigerator-
Freezer,frozen food storage cooled by internal forced
Safety
circulation
- PNS 219 (IEC 60335-2-24) - Safety requirements for refrigerators, food-
freezers and ice-makers.
Performance Requirements
Compartments Temperature Requirements

Storage Temp Test Conditions = 18 and 43C

Energy Consumption Test = 32C

-12 C
-6 C

0 to 5 C 0 to 5 C
Evaluation Criteria cont.

Total Storage Volume - is the combined volume of the

fresh food compartment and the frozen food compartment
(freezer). Freezer volume is adjusted by factor K,
depending on its temperature rating.

Measured value should not be less than 97% of rated.

Energy Consumption - amount of energy consumed
by the refrigerator/freezer expressed in kWh per 24
hour.
Measured value should not be greater than 115% of
rated.
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)- The quotient of the
adjusted total storage volume in liters divided by the
energy consumption in kilowatt-hour per 24 hour.
 Adjustment
Factor, K

32 Frozen Food Cmpt Temp

K=
32 - Fresh Food Cmpt Temp

Note: Actual compartment temperatures are used

Adjusted Volume = Fresh Food Cmpt Vol + K (Frozen

Food Cmpt Vol)

With this adjustment factor, units with colder or bigger freezer

compartment will have higher EEF compared to unit with
same energy consumption and same total storage volume.
Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
(PEEP)
The Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
(PEEP) is a project being implemented by the
Philippine Department of Energy (DOE)
supported by a loan from the Asian
Development Bank (ADB). It includes a
demonstration of the societal benefits of the
implementation of lighting energy efficiency
programs in the commercial, residential and
public sectors as well as the expansion of the
appliance program and establishment of a
Lamp Waste Management Facility.
Under PEEP
Expansion of PHL EES&L
Program
Refrigerating Appliances
Larger sizes of refrigerators (initially up to 12 cu ft.)
Amend PNS 396-2 (i.e. MEPS, new label design, star class
Test protocol for institutional products
Audio-Video Equipment
Television sets (all display technologies)
Develop labelling standards (label design, MEPS for stand-by
power, EEI)
Clothes Washing Machine
All sizes and type (household and similar use)
Develop energy labelling standards (essential requirements,
label design,
 Energy Label for CFLs
Brand Name:
Model/Type:
Lamp Specifications 1

Light 900
Output lumens Light Output total amount of light produced by
Power 15 the lamp, in lumens
Consumption watts
Power Consumption total amount of electricity
Efficacy 3
60 consumed by the lamp, I watts
lumens per watt
Efficacy indicates the efficiency in which the power
Average 8000 consumed is converted into light; ratio of light output
Life hours
to power consumption, in lumens/watt
2

For lamps of similar

light output, higher
efficacy means Average Life - Time at which 50% of the batch
more energy savings of samples are busted, in hours.
1
when tested at standard test conditions
2
rated average life at 50% failure
3
The Minimum Efficacy Set By The Government
For This Type Of Lamp Is
60 LUMENS PER WATT.
CTRL NO. XXXX-XXXXXX

Note: Above are measured in a

testing laboratory
DEPARTMENT OF
E N E R G Y
PHILIPPINE S
 Compact Fluorescent Lamps

PNS 2050-2:2007 Lamps and related equipment Energy

efficiency and labeling requirements
Part 2:Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services

Scope:
Self-ballasted lamps for domestic and similar general lighting
service, 3 to 60 watts power input, having a rated voltage up to
230 volts, 60Hz with Edison screw base E14 & E27.

Exemptions: LED lamps, PAR lamps

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 Compact Fluorescent Lamps
MEPS

Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)

Input power of lamp (W)

Correlated color temperature (CCT)

4000K > 4000K

3 to < 5 45 41
5 to < 9 50 46
9 to < 15 55 52
15 to < 25 60 57
25 65 62

The minimum initial efficacy of an encapsulated lamp model (lamp model with
an integral cover) shall not be less than 85% of the requirements indicated above

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Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Other Performance Requirements

Luminous flux (in lumens) measured after ageing for 100 hours
The initial luminous flux measured after the ageing time shall be not
less than 90% of the rated luminous flux.

Lamp wattage measured after ageing for 100 hours

The initial measured total power input to the lamp shall not differ
from the rated wattage by 15 %

Lumen maintenance measured after 2,000 operating hours

After 2000 hours of operation the lumen maintenance of the lamp
shall not be less than 80%

Average life
The length of time during which 50% of the lamps reach the end of
their individual life. Average life shall not be less than 6,000 hours.

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 Linear Fluorescent Lamps

PNS 2050-1-1:2007 Lamps and related equipment Energy

efficiency and labeling requirements Part 1-1: Double-
capped fluorescent lamps
Scope:
Covers linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting service
specifically T12, T8 and T5 halophosphate and triphospate
fluorescent lamps with G13 and G5 caps with a power input of 10W
up to 65W operating at 220-300V AC, 50/60 Hz

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Linear Fluorescent Lamps

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 Linear Fluorescent Lamps
MEPS

Table 1. Required minimum efficacy of halo phosphate linear fluorescent lamps

Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)

Input power of lamp (W)

Correlated color temperature (CCT)

4000K > 4000K

10 to 21 60 55

22 to 35 65 60

36 to 65 70 65

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 Linear Fluorescent
Lamps
MEPS
Table 2. Required minimum efficacy of triphosphate linear fluorescent lamps

Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)

Input power of lamp (W)

Correlated color temperature (CCT)

4000K > 4000K

14 to 21 65 60
22 to 35 75 70
36 to 65 83 78

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 Linear Fluorescent Lamps
MEPS

Table 3. Required minimum efficacy of triphosphor T5 fluorescent lamps

Initial luminous efficacy (lm/W)

Input power of lamp (W)

Correlated color temperature (CCT)

4000K > 4000K

14 to 21 85 80
22 to 35 95 90

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Linear Fluorescent Lamps
Other Performance Requirements

Lamp Life

The average rated life of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less

than 10,000 hours while the average life of a triphosphor lamp
shall not be less than 15,000 hours

Color Rendering Index

The CRI of a halophosphate lamp shall not be less than 70 while

the CRI of a triphosphor lamp shall not be less than 80

Lumen maintenance

After 2,000 hours of operation the lumen maintenance of the lamp

shall not be less than 92%

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Linear Fluorescent Lamps

Other Performance Requirements

Photometric Characteristics

The initial reading of the luminous flux of a lamp

shall be not less than 92% of the rated value

Electrical and Cathode Characteristics

The initial reading of the power dissipated by the

lamp shall not exceed the rated wattage specified on
the relevant lamp data sheet by more than 5% +
0.5W

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Energy Label for Circular Fluorescent
Lamps

Brand Name : LAMPS

EFFICACY*

70

0512-345678
Model/ Type: : Brightest
Light output, lumens : 2240
Wattage rating, watts: 32
lumens/watt
*based on
Important: For lamps with same wattage rating, HIGHER EFFICACY standard
means MOREtest condition
ENERGY SAVINGS

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 Circular Fluorescent Lamps

PNS IEC 901: 2001 Single-capped fluorescent lamps-

Performance requirements

Coverage
Performance requirements for single-capped
fluorescent lamps for general lighting service specifically
for lamps with diameter:
26.2 to 30.9 mm tube diameter, 60901-IEC-3222-2 page 1,
22W
26.2 to 30.9 mm tube diameter, 60901-IEC-3232-2 page 1,
32W
26.2 to 30.9 mm tube diameter, 60901-IEC-3240-2 page 1,
40W

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Circular Fluorescent Lamps
Performance Requirements

Photometric Characteristics

The initial reading of the luminous flux of a lamp shall be not less
than 90% of the rated value.

Electrical and Cathode Characteristics

The initial reading of the power dissipated by the lamp shall not
exceed the rated wattage specified on the relevant lamp data
sheet by more than 5% + 0.5W.

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 Energy Label for Ballasts

0512-
345678
test condition
standard
Based on

BALLAST
EFFICACY
FACTOR

2.6
Important: HIGHER BEF means HIGHER SAVINGS

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Ballasts

PNS 2050-4:2007 Lamps and related equipment Energy

labeling requirements -
Part 4: Ballasts

Scope:
Ballasts for general lighting

AC supplied Electronic Ballasts:

10W to 40W for T12,T10,T9,T8, and T5 fluorescent lamps
with G13 and G5 caps

AC supplied Electromagnetic Ballasts:

18W to 40W for T12,T10,T9 and T8 fluorescent lamps with
G13 cap

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Ballasts

Labeling Requirements

Ballast efficacy factor

The ratio of the ballast lumen factor to the total

input power

Ballast efficacy factor

Shall not be less than 95% of the value declared

by the manufacturer

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Ballasts

PNS IEC 60921:2006 (IEC published 2004) Ballast for tubular

fluorescent lamps Performance requirements (Electromagnetic)

PNS IEC 60929:2006 (IEC published 2003) AC-supplied electronic

ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Performance requirements

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Ballasts

PNS IEC 60921:2006 (IEC published 2004) Ballast for tubular

fluorescent lamps Performance requirements (Electromagnetic)
Supply current
At rated voltage, the supply current to the ballasts shall not differ by
more than 10% from the value marked on the ballasts when the latter
is operated with a reference lamp

Circuit power factor

Shall not differ from the marked value by 0.05 when operated with a
reference lamp

Lamp power and current

Shall limit the power and current of a reference lamp to not less than
92.5% for the power and not more than 115% for the current of the
corresponding values delivered to the same lamp when operated with a
reference ballast

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Ballasts

PNS IEC 60929:2006 (IEC published 2004) AC-supplied electronic

ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps- Performance requirements

Supply current
At rated voltage, the supply current to the ballasts shall not differ by
more than 10% from the value marked on the ballasts when the latter
is operated with a reference lamp

Circuit power factor

Shall not differ from the marked value by 0.05 when operated with a
reference lamp

Crest factor
Shall not exceed 1.7

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Ballasts

PNS IEC 60929:2006 (IEC published 2004) Ballast for tubular

fluorescent lamps Performance requirements (Magnetic)

Total power
Shall not be more than 110% of the value declared by the
manufacturer when the ballast is operated with a reference lamp

Lamp power
Shall limit the current delivered to a reference lamp to a value not
exceeding 115% of that delivered to the same lamp when it is operated
with a reference ballast

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Updates on the Lighting program
Plans for 2012/2013
Review the performance requirements for Self-
ballasted Lamps (CFLs), by 2012

Prepare the implementing guidelines for PNS 2050-

6:2010 specifies MEPS for incandescent lamps for
general lighting services, by 2012

o DOE is tasked to prepare the draft implementing

guidelines
o The promulgation of MEPS and implementing
guidelines is targeted before end of 2012

Review the performance requirements for

luminaires, by 2013
THANK YOU!

For More Information, please contact:

Dir. Raquel S. Huliganga
Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services (ERTLS)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Tel: 479-2900 loc. 372
E-mail: raquelh@doe.gov.ph
MISSION

We at the Department of Energy, in

partnership with our stakeholders,
shall improve the quality of life of the
Filipino, by formulating and implementing
policies and programs to ensure
sustainable, stable, secure, sufficient,
accessible and reasonably priced energy.
In pursuit of this mission, we
commit to tender efficient service
with utmost integrity and
professionalism.
The Energy Family

As Chairperson

PNOC NEA PEMC NBB

As Vice-Chairperson

DOE NPC PSALM TRANSCO

SECRET
ARY As Member
NREB

Note: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is an independent quasi-

judicial regulatory body and not under the jurisdiction of the DOE.
DOE Organizational Structure
Consumer
Welfare and SECRETA Luzon Field
Promotion Staf RY Office
Public Afairs Visayas Field
Staf UNDERSECRET Office
Internal Audit ARY Mindanao Field
Staf Office
Investment ASSISTANT
Promotion Staf
SECRETARY

RENEWABLE ELECTRIC
ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY OIL INDUSTRY POWER
UTILIZATION ENERGY
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMEN POLICY & INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT BUREAU MANAGEMENT T BUREAU MANAGEMENT
BUREAU BUREAU PLANNING
(REMB) (OIMB) BUREAU BUREAU
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(EPPB)

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 Development of Efective Market
Compliance Mechanisms

To ensure that products perform as claimed,

consumers receive the services they pay for and the
national potential energy savings are maximized.
1. Government agencies with the responsibility for
energy standards and labelling program
implementation need to be more aware of the
importance of adequately supporting the
establishment and operation of effective monitoring,
verification and enforcement (MVE) and therefore
maintaining the integrity of their programs.
2. S&L programs need to periodically review their MVE
enabling legislation, processes and activities to
identify ways of making sustained improvements.
Such reviews should take into account the views of
 Development of Efective Market
Compliance Mechanisms

3 Providing transparent operational guidelines that

detail the main elements of a programs
administrative and MVE procedures decreases the
opportunities for misunderstandings and disputes,
while facilitating compliance. Governments should
ensure that S&L programs have developed such
guidelines and made them available to stakeholders.
4 Effective MVE regimes in S&L programs, as in many
other sectors, provide a credible deterrent to non-
compliant behaviour by elevating the risk to
suppliers that transgressions will be detected and
penalised. Communications play a vital role in
signalling the importance that governments place on
compliance and making the risks obvious to
 Development of Efective Market
Compliance Mechanisms

5 Access to competent testing facilities, both private

and independent, is a key issue for most economies
to address. In the APEC region there are a large
number of test facilities with the ability to undertake
tests on a wide range of energy-using products, and
this gives rise to opportunities for more cooperative
and creative approaches to accessing test resources
on a regional basis.
6 Currently verification testing is conducted by
individual economies and programs without regard
for what testing is being undertaken in other
neighboring economies. Considering that there are
common products traded within the APEC region,
there would be benefits in a more co-ordinated
approach to testing which include savings in costs
 Development of Efective Market
Compliance Mechanisms

7 Most industries support the objective of producing

more efficient energy-using appliances and
equipment, and the need for governments to ensure
they operate within fair competitive markets.
Without adequate MVE regimes, appliance and
equipment markets can become distorted by
unscrupulous suppliers undercutting those that
invest in the production of more efficient products.
Governments with responsibility for S&^L programs
need to engage with industry participants, not only
to ensure that they understand their responsibilities,
but also to work together to develop more effective
MVE regimes. Through constructive dialogue,
industry can better understand the objectives of
governments, and assist governments to find ways
 Development of Efective Market
Compliance Mechanisms

8. To provide focus for efforts to improve MVE in the

APEC region and to develop collaborative projects,
economies should consider supporting the
establishment of and participation in a forum on
MVE.

.
The workshop agenda and presentations are posted at
http://clasponline.org/APECcomplianceworkshop