Experience with energy efficiency regulations for electrical equipment. IEA Information Paper.

Author(s) : ELLIS M.

Type of monograph: Other

Summary

This information paper has been produced as part of the work programme in support of the G8 Plan of Action. It investigates the coverage and impact of forms of minimum energy performance standards and comparative energy labelling programmes; which comprise the cornerstone of most IEA countries national energy efficiency strategy. This scope also reflects governments' aspirations to achieve ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Extract from the table of contents: residential electricity usage; electricity consumption by end-use appliance; national standards and labelling policies; the impact of minimum energy performance standards and labels on costs of equipment; international experience (residential refrigerators/freezers; air conditioners); comparison with forecasted costs/prices; improved methods of predicting costs; recommendations. In the appendices: the role of information on costs and prices; correlation between equipment energy performance and electricity prices; correlation between price fluctuations and housing starts.

Details

Original title: Experience with energy efficiency regulations for electrical equipment. IEA Information Paper.
Record ID : 2008-0428
Languages: English
Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country, Environment, General information
Publication: OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) - France/France
Publication date: 2007/08
Source: Source: 102 p. (21 x 29.7); fig.; tabl.; ref.; append.
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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