Energy Efficiency Standards and Labels in North America

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To support the North American Energy Working Group’s Expert Group on Energy Efficiency (NAEWG-EE), USDOE commissioned the Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) to prepare a resource document comparing current standards, labels, and test procedure regulations in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The resulting document reached the following conclusions: Out of 24 energy-using products for which at least one of the three countries has energy efficiency regulations, three products – refrigerators/freezers, split system central air conditioners, and room air conditioners – have similar or identical minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) in the three countries. These same three products, as well as three-phase motors, have similar or identical test procedures throughout the region. There are 10 products with different MEPS and test procedures, but which have the short-term potential to develop common test procedures, MEPS, and/or labels. Three other noteworthy areas where possible energy efficiency initiatives have potential for harmonization are standby losses, uniform endorsement labels, and a new standard or label on windows. This paper explains these conclusions and presents the underlying comparative data.

Authors: Stephen Wiel, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Laura Van Wie McGrory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lloyd Harrington, Energy Efficient Strategies

Information from: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

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