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EVSE Scoping Study for 4E
The delegates from EDNA member countries decided to conduct a Scoping study, to investigate the energy performance of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), looking also at the existing policy approaches for this emerging product group. This Scoping study
Policy Brief – Energy Aware Devices
This briefing summarises the key findings of the report Energy Aware Devices – Study of Policy Opportunities, which outlines why and how network-connected devices can be cost-effectively harnessed to report their own, individual energy consumption
Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Voluntary Agreements
The 4E Technology Collaboration Program wants to gain more insight into the effectiveness of voluntary agreements (VAs) in improving the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment
Policy Brief – Voluntary Agreements
Voluntary Agreements (VAs) are one type of policy measure used by governments to stimulate the development and uptake of energy efficiency appliances and equipment. This Policy Brief focuses mainly on VAs made between a government and industry actors, where industry has taken the initiative
“Bright Spark” Newsletter Issue 13
Read the latest energy efficiency, events and current topics in Issue 13 of 4E Bright Spark Newsletter
U4E: Accelerating the Global Adoption of Energy-Efficient Electric Motors and Motor Systems
The report guides policy makers on how to promote energy-efficient motors and motor systems in their national markets, with a special focus on developing countries.
Interlaboratory Comparison 2017 Technical Protocol version 1.0
This document describes the technical protocol used by the participating laboratories as well as by Nucleus Laboratories.
Evaluation of CIE International Test Method for Solid State Lighting
The objective of this task is to promote the use of the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE) International Standard CIE S 025/E:2015 for light emitting diode (LED) based lighting products
Lessons Learnt Bringing LEDs to Market
The purpose of this report is to provide policy makers with examples and a summary of how IEA 4E SSL Annex member countries’ have introduced and promoted LED illumination products in their respective markets. This report highlights key policy and
“Bright Spark” Newsletter Issue 12
Read the latest energy efficiency, events and current topics in Issue 12 of 4E Bright Spark Newsletter
Standby Consumption Measurements
This document summarises the standby and networked standby measurements of the following products and concludes the compliance with ecodesign requirements: Standby consumption of 31 TVs, 14 audio equipment, 5 printers, 9 complex set top boxes
Encouraging Intelligent Efficiency – Study of Policy Opportunities
This research project investigated the policy and program opportunities for governments to encourage greater investments in network connected devices and their application in reducing
2016 4E Annual Report
Read the 2016 Annual Report for the Implementing Agreement for a Co-operative Programme on Efficient Electrical End-Use Equipment (4E)
Benchmarking Report for Domestic Gas and Electric, Storage, Instantaneous and Heat Pump Water Heaters
This Benchmarking Report seeks to compare the performance of storage, instantaneous and heat pump water heaters available in a number of national markets by type, between type and by energy source
Energy Aware Devices – Study of Policy Opportunities
This report addresses a technical concept, “energy aware” devices, that enables energy use data of individual devices in buildings to be made available by the devices themselves. Energy aware devices
4E EMSA Policy Guidelines for Motor Driven Units – Part 1 Summary
This document summarises the first part of an investigation into policy options for harmonising standards and regulations for Motor Driven Units (MDUs), focusing on pumps, fans and compressors. Part 1 describes existing standards and regulations for MDUs in economies that account for 85% of global motor system electricity use
EESL Achievements_Presentation_updated 2016
This report provides an authoritative summary of past achievements of national energy efficiency standards and labelling (EESL) programs for appliances & equipment
4E CDA Design & Policy Principles for Energy Efficient Connected Devices
Developed by the Connected Devices Alliance, these principles address the energy efficiency of network-connected devices. They include: Design Principles for designers, manufacturers and protocol authors; and Policy
Policy Guidelines for Motor Driven Units – Part 1
This Policy Guideline investigates policy options for harmonising standards and regulations for Motor Driven Units (MDUs) in two parts. This report (Part 1) describes existing standards and
