Overview of APEC Energy Standards Information System (APEC ESIS) Peter du Pont Development Manager, APEC Energy Standards Information System Presented at Joint Meeting of EGEE&C and EGNRET Auckland, 5 April 2006
APEC Energy Standards Information System www.apec-esis.org
Objectives of APEC-ESIS Serve as clearinghouse for data and documents that specify aspects of energy efficiency, including: Test protocols Energy performance information and labeling Energy performance categories and minimum requirements Minimum energy performance requirements Other energy performance requirements not just “standards and labeling” e.g., the Top Runner targets in Japan Facilitate and stimulate harmonization through the Standards Notification Procedure Promote international cooperation (esp. within APEC) and reduce barriers to trade in energy-efficient products
View of Database from ESIS Home Page
“Zoom” View with APEC Economies Highlighted
“Zoom” View for North America
The Benchmarking Page
ESIS Funding Page
ESIS Sponsors Page
Future Activities Continue operating Standards Notification Procedure for APEC economies Regular updates for Key Contacts in APEC economies Increase participation rate by APEC economies (from 16 to 21) Active link and info exchange from APEC ESIS to APEC EGEE&C page Develop and enhance global standards database in collaboration with CLASP and others Launch global database in 2005 and enhance functionality and market to users in 2006 Further develop benchmarking of product standards and performance (in partnership with Australia) Benchmarking information exists on air conditioners and motors In 2006 add information on CFLs and possibly other products Survey of Manufacturers and Suppliers to develop business plan for future support for APEC-ESIS First systematic attempt by ESIS to systematically seek feedback from private sector users of ESIS