(1) Reasons for Proposal
These Regulations aim to improve and complement the shortcomings that have emerged in the operation of the system, such as the rise of energy efficiency standards for some items of efficiency management machinery, equipment, or materials such as electric refrigerators and the presentation of mid- to long-term target energy efficiency.
(2) Major Provisions
○ Adjust efficiency standards and present mid- to long-term target energy efficiency standards
Items |
Major Provisions |
Enforcement Date |
Electric refrigerators |
· Raise the efficiency rating and minimum energy efficiency standards.
· Present target energy efficiency after 3 and 6 years. |
Oct. 1, 2021 |
Electric air-conditioners
(air-conditioners) |
· Raise and adjust the efficiency rating and minimum energy efficiency standards.
· Present target energy efficiency after 3 and 6 years. |
Oct. 1, 2021 |
Window sets |
· Raise the efficiency rating and minimum energy efficiency standards. |
Oct. 1, 2021 |
Television sets
(TV) |
· Raise the efficiency rating and minimum energy efficiency standards.
· Present target energy efficiency after 3 and 6 years. |
Jan. 1, 2022 |
○ Reinforce the follow-up management of energy efficiency of electric air-conditioners
Make the labeling of energy efficiency for measurement items of electric air-conditioner’s cooling efficiency mandatory.