ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The U.S. Department of Energy is either considering or moving forward with separate energy conservation rulemakings of potential interest to Hong Kong and mainland Chinese exporters of metal halide lamp fixtures, showerheads, commercial unitary air conditioners, walk-in coolers and freezers, and commercial refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezers. More

Green building practices are becoming increasingly popular in Malaysia because of the benefits of lower energy costs and higher-quality indoor environments. Property developers and building owners are increasingly beginning to look for energy efficient solutions, encouraged by fiscal incentives. This represents a good opportunity for Hong Kong’s green technology companies and services providers. More

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended from 21 February to 6 April the deadline for public input on a proposal to amend the energy test procedures for consumer refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, freezers and miscellaneous refrigeration products. More

On 20 January 2020, reference to a European Court of Auditors’ special report was published in the Official Journal, which notes that while EU rules on ecodesign and energy labelling have led to efficiency gains, their effectiveness was reduced by significant delays in the regulatory process and non-compliance by manufacturers and retailers. More