10 CFR 430—Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products
United States of America*
Uninterruptable Power Supply, Battery Chargers, External Power Supply, Dehumidifiers, Ovens, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Clothes Dryers, Washing Machines, Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Duct Fans, Heat Pumps, Boilers and Furnaces, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Pool Heaters, Instantaneous Water Heaters, Storage Water Heaters, Showers or Showerheads, Urinals, Taps or Faucets, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1990
2016
October 2018
Electricity, Gas
10 CFR 431—Energy Efficiency Program For Certain Commercial And Industrial Equipment
United States of America*
Washing Machines, Streetlighting, Air Compressors, 3-Phase Motors, 1-Phase Motors, Heat Pumps, Boilers and Furnaces, Portable ACs, Packaged Terminals, Central ACs, Instantaneous Water Heaters, Storage Water Heaters, Pump Systems, Pool Pumps, Power Transformers, Walk-In Coolers and Freezers, Refrigerators-Freezers, Refrigerated Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1994
2023
December 2020
Electricity
16 CFR Part 305 - Energy And Water Use Labeling For Consumer Products Under The Energy Policy And Conservation Act (“Energy Labeling Rule”)
United States of America*
Televisions, Dishwashers, Washing Machines, Ceiling Fans, Heat Pumps, Boilers and Furnaces, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Pool Heaters, Instantaneous Water Heaters, Storage Water Heaters, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Voluntary
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1980
2019
November 2020
Electricity, Gas, Oil
2021 Aspen Energy Code
Colorado
Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Building Code
Entered into force, Adopted
2023
February 2024
Electricity
3795-1/2016 Energy efficiency label requirements for air conditioners part 1: room air conditioner (window-split) with fixed capacity and fixed compressor
Egypt
Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2016
October 2022
Electricity
3795-2/2017 Energy efficiency label requirements for air conditioners part 2: variable capacity room air conditioner (window-split) with variable speed compressor
Egypt
Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2017
October 2022
Electricity
3795-5/2018 Energy efficiency label requirements for air conditioners part 5: fixed capacity ducted room air conditioner with fixed speed compressor
Egypt
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2018
October 2022
Electricity
Act on the Rational Use of Energy
Japan
Electronics, Information Technology, Computers, Audio-Visual, Televisions, Lighting, Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Water, Water Heating
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1979
2018
October 2022
Electricity
Algeria Order of 25 Safar 1430 corresponding to 21 February 2009 on the energy labeling of household air-conditioners
Algeria
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2010
October 2019
Electricity
AS/NZS 3823.2:2013 Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps—Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements
New Zealand
Heat Pumps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1998
2017
August 2018
Electricity
AS/NZS 4776.2:2008: Liquid-chilling packages using the vapour compression cycle—Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) and compliance requirements
New Zealand
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2008
2011
November 2019
Electricity
AS/NZS 4965.2:2008: Performance of close control air conditioners—Minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
New Zealand
Climate Controls
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2008
February 2021
Electricity
BDS 1852:2012 Performance of air conditioners and heat pumps — energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
Bangladesh
Heat Pumps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2012
2016
December 2020
Electricity
BDS 1853:2012 Performance of close control air conditioners — minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements
Bangladesh
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2012
December 2020
Electricity
BDS 1860:2012 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for ac electric fan
Bangladesh
Ceiling Fans
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1998
2012
December 2020
Electricity
BNS 5: Part 8: 2013 Labelling – Energy labelling of household appliances and products - Requirements
Barbados
Televisions, DVD|Blu-Ray Players, Ovens, Dishwashers, Cooktops or Hobs, Clothes Dryers, Washing Machines, Directional Lamps, 3-Phase Motors, Portable Fans, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Evaporative Coolers, Storage Water Heaters, Pumps Other, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2013
November 2020
Electricity
CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme
CARICOM
Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Voluntary
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Under development
May 2021
Electricity
CEL - Ducted Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
May 2021
Electricity
CEL - Lithium Bromide Absorption Chillers
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2013
June 2021
Electricity
CEL - Water Chillers
China
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2008
May 2021
Electricity
CEL-004. Unitary Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2005
2019
November 2021
Electricity
CEL-011. Multi-Connected -Heat Pump- Air Conditioner
China
Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2009
August 2018
Electricity
CEL-017. Alternative Current Electric Fans
China
Ceiling Fans
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2009
2010
May 2021
Electricity
CEL-023. Room Air Conditioners
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2005
2010
May 2021
Electricity
Climate Emergency – Bylaw Updates Applicable to Existing Detached Homes
Americas, British Columbia
Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Building Code
Under development
February 2024
Electricity
Commission Decision of 9 November 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps
European Union
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2007
2014
October 2019
Electricity, Gas
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 626/2011 of 4 May 2011 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of air conditioners
United Kingdom
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs, Packaged Terminals
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2011
October 2023
Electricity
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 626/2011 of 4 May 2011 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of air conditioners
European Union
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs, Packaged Terminals
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2011
September 2023
Electricity
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 of 30 November 2016
United Kingdom
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Chillers - Cooler Towers, Industrial Process Chillers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2016
October 2023
Electricity
Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 of 30 November 2016
European Union
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Chillers - Cooler Towers, Industrial Process Chillers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2016
September 2023
Electricity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 6 March 2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans
United Kingdom
Portable Fans, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2012
October 2023
Electricity
Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2012 of 6 March 2012 implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for air conditioners and comfort fans
European Union
Portable Fans, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2012
September 2023
Electricity
Consumer Protection -Approved Standards for Restricted Electrical Products- Regulations 2016
Solomon Islands
Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2016
November 2020
Electricity
Consumer Protection Act 2001 (Section 30) Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling - MEPSL - Regulations 2016
Kiribati
Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Voluntary
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Under development
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439121-2013. CQC Mark Certification - Room Air Conditioner -Variable Speed
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2013
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439122-2010. CQC Mark Certification - Room AC
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2010
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439124-2019. Energy Conservation Certification Rules for Unitary Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2008
2019
May 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439125-2019. Energy Conservation Certification Rules for Unitary Air Conditioners for Computer and Data Processing Room
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2010
2019
May 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439130-2019. Energy Conservation Certification Rules for Ducted Air Conditioners
China
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2019
May 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439131-2013. CQC Mark Certification - Lithium bromide absorption water chiller
China
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2010
2013
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439135-2010. CQC Mark Certification - Multi-connected air-condition -heat pump- unit
China
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2008
2010
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439136-2016. Energy Conservation Certification Rules for Water Chillers
China
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2010
2016
May 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439138-2013. CQC Mark Certification - Multi-connected air-condition -heat pump- unit |ULTRA HIGH
China
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2008
2013
June 2021
Electricity
CQC31-439139-2016 Energy Conservation Certification Rules for Water-source multiple air conditioning -heat pump unit
China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2003
2016
June 2021
Electricity
CQC62-439112-2019. Certification Rules for Cooling Tower
China
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2019
May 2021
Electricity
Decision No. 107/2018 on the adoption of Gulf Standard 2530:2016 on Energy Labeling and Minimum Energy Performance Requirements For Air Conditioners as a mandatory Omani Standard
Oman
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2019
November 2019
Electricity
Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg: Lists of Low-Efficiency Equipment Subject to Elimination and Low-Efficiency Generating Sets Banned from Development and Application Roadmaps
Vietnam*
Computers, Imaging Equipment, Televisions, Displays, Rice Cookers, Electric Kettles, Cooktops or Hobs, Washing Machines, Indoor Luminaires, Streetlighting, Tubular Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Motors, 3-Phase Motors, Ceiling Fans, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Storage Water Heaters, Power Transformers, Refrigerated Cabinets, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Not applicable
Comparative Label, Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2011
2023
January 2024
Electricity
Department Circular DC2020-06-0015
Philippines
Televisions, Washing Machines, Ceiling Fans, Window Fans, Portable Fans
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
January 2024
Electricity
Department Circular No. DC 2020-06-0016
Philippines
Lighting, Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
January 2024
Electricity
Der Blaue Engel - Stationary air conditioners (DE-UZ 204)
Germany
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2016
2020
November 2020
Electricity
Directive N° 04/2020/Cm/Uemoa Portant Etiquetage Energetique Des Lampes Electriques Et Des Appareils Electromenagers Neufs Dans Les Etats Membres De L’ UEMOA
WAEMU/UEMOA
Tubular Lamps, Directional Lamps, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerated Cabinets, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2020
May 2020
Electricity
Draft 2025 Energy Code Express Terms
California
Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Building Code
Under development
February 2024
Electricity
DRAFT Mexican Official Standard PROY-NOM-034-ENER/SE-2020
Mexico
Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans
Mandatory
Minimum Performance Standard
Under development
December 2023
Electricity
Draft Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine: On approval of technical regulations on energy labeling of household air conditioners
Ukraine
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Comparative Label
Under development
October 2015
Electricity
ECOSTAND 071-2:2017EE: Minimum Energy Performance Standards Part 2: Air conditioning products
ECOWAS
Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs, Central ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2017
October 2019
Electricity
Efficiency Policy for Chillers
India
Chillers - Cooler Towers
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Adopted
2023
October 2023
Electricity
Energy Amendment Act 2012
Cook Islands
Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Voluntary
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Under development
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Conservation (Regulated Goods and Registered Suppliers) Regulations 2017
Singapore*
Televisions, Clothes Dryers, Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, 3-Phase Motors, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Conservation Labeling Program Requirements for Non-ducted Air Conditioners
Taiwan of China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2009
2015
August 2018
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Method for Energy Label Qualified Electric Fans
Taiwan of China
Ceiling Fans
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2011
August 2018
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Method for Energy Label Qualified Ventilating Fans for Bathroom use; No. En-Tech 10004045290
Taiwan of China
Ceiling Fans
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2012
August 2018
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Criteria and Labeling Method for Energy Label Qualified Ventilating Fans for Window type
Taiwan of China
Window Fans
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2012
2012
August 2018
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Grade Label - Air Conditioners
Republic of Korea
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1993
2009
November 2019
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Grade Label for Electric Fan
Republic of Korea
Portable Fans
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2009
November 2019
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Labeling Scheme for Room Air Conditioners
Hong Kong SAR of China
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1996
2021
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Efficiency of Electrical Appliances, Equipment and Lighting Products Act No. 24 of 2016
Vanuatu
Tubular Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Central ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers, Freezers-only
Voluntary
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2017
August 2019
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Policy for Light Commercial Air Conditioners
India
Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2023
May 2023
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)
India
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2011
2022
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Fixed Speed)
India
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2007
2022
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Variable Speed)
India
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted
2015
2022
October 2022
Electricity
Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)
Canada
Audio-Visual, Televisions, Displays, Battery Chargers, External Power Supply, Dehumidifiers, Ovens, Microwaves, Dishwashers, Cooktops or Hobs, Clothes Dryers, Washer and Dryers, Washing Machines, Indoor Luminaires, Specialty Luminaires, Specialty Lamps, Non-Directional lamps, Fluorescent and HID Lighting, 3-Phase Motors, 1-Phase Motors, Ventilation, Ceiling Fans, Space Heating, Heat Pumps, Boilers and Furnaces, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Portable ACs, Packaged Terminals, Chillers - Cooler Towers, Central ACs, Instantaneous Water Heaters, Storage Water Heaters, Pump Systems, Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Wine Chillers, Walk-In Coolers and Freezers, Refrigerators-Freezers, Refrigerated Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Freezers-only
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2016
2019
October 2022
Electricity, Gas, Oil
Energy Labeling of Electrical Products and Household Appliances (NM 14.2.300)
Morocco
Kitchen, Dishwashers, Laundry, Washing Machines, Lighting, Lamps, Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Entered into force
2010
2011
September 2022
Electricity
Energy Labeling of Electrical Products and Household Appliances: Requirements for Air Conditioners (NM 14.2.302)
Morocco
Space Heating and Space Cooling, Air Conditioning
Mandatory
Comparative Label, Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force
2018
September 2022
Electricity
Energy Labeling Scheme
Tajikistan
Non-Directional lamps, Directional Lamps, Boilers and Furnaces, Room ACs - Stationary ACs, Refrigerators-Freezers
Voluntary
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2013
December 2020
Electricity, Gas
Energy Saving Labeling Program - Air Conditioners
Japan
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
Voluntary
Comparative Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
2000
2012
November 2019
Electricity
Energy Saving Trust Endorsed Products
United Kingdom
Climate Controls
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2015
August 2019
Electricity
ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Connected Thermostats Version 1.0
Canada, United States of America*
Climate Controls
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2016
June 2021
Electricity
ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Geothermal Heat Pumps Version 3.2
Canada, United States of America*
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2001
2012
June 2021
Electricity
ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Light Commercial HVAC Version 3.1
Canada, United States of America*
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted
2001
2018
June 2021
Electricity
ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Air Source Heat Pump (ASHPs) and Central Air Conditioner Equipment Version 5.0
Canada, United States of America*
Central ACs
Voluntary
Endorsement Label
Entered into force, Adopted, Revised
1995
2015
June 2021
Electricity