Europe goes MEPS
European Ecodesign Regulatory Committee voted on 11 and 27 March 2009 to introduce mandatory standards by 2011 for motors and by 2013 circulator pumps.
IEC Motor Guide Published
IEC has published on 3 April 2009 its “Guide for the selection and application of energy-efficient motors” as draft for review.
4E 2008 Annual Report Available
The 2008 4E Annual Report is now available for download
EU Decision on Motor Standards
EU Member States showed their support for new rules to reduce the electricity consumption of industrial motors during the 11 March 2009 Ecodesign Regulatory Committee meeting.The Regulation will forbid the placing on the market of motors
4E goes Global!
4E Chairman, Hans-Paul Siderius, and Conrad Brunner, operating agent for the 4E Motor Systems Annex to speak on April 28 in Paris
UK the tenth country to join 4E
4E welcomes the UK as the most recent country to join 4E and the leader of the proposed Mapping and Benchmarking Annex
Motor MEPS Guide published
The first edition of an Electric Motor MEPS Guide has been published to explain steps towards mandatory energy performance standards. If you have any comments mail to [email protected]
Motor Summit 2008
Motor Summit 24 – 26 November 2008 held in Zurich Switzerland
MS’08 Side Event held
On 24 November 2008 a Side Event of the Motor Summit’08 was held in Zurich Switzerland. The EMSA Task leaders informed a wider audience on their program starting in 2009. The minutes of the meeting are
4E Leadership approves Motor Systems Annex
The IEA 4E Executive Committee has unanimously accepted the Motor Systems project plan 2009 – 2011
IEC Efficiency Classes Approved
New IEC Standard on Motor Efficiency Classes Published
New IEC Standards and Guides
Recent new IEC standards and guides on electric motors
Task Leaders Nominated
At the meeting in Zurich on 10 June 2008 the Tasks A to G were decided and the respective Task leaders nominated.
Mark Ellis & Associates appointed 4E Operating Agent
On 26 August 2008, Mark Ellis & Associates (MEA) were appointed as the Operating Agent of 4E. Mark Ellis has had a formative role in establishing 4E during his time at the International Energy Agency, and has worked in the energy efficiency field for more than 25 years.
Ecodesign Directive for Energy-using Products
The European Ecodesign Directive for Energy-using Products (EuP) is proposing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors.
Motor Systems Annex Start-Up Meeting held in Switzerland
The 4E Motor Systems Annex held its start-up meeting on the 10th of June 2008 in Zurich, Switzerland. The main objectives of the 4E Motor Systems Annex are to promote harmonization of standards and to promote the use of
WTO Seminar on Trade and Climate in Copenhagen
More than 200 participants from all over the world participated in the one day WTO Seminar on Trade and Climate in Copenhagen May 9 2008. Participants were welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Per
New IEA Implementing Agreement for a Co-operating Programme on Efficient Electrical End-Use Equipment (4E)
IEA member countries join forces in a new international agreement with focus on energy efficient electrical appliances. Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective short-term path to greater energy security and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
