1. The IECEE Global Motor Energy Efficiency Programme

2. The IECEE Global Motor Energy Efficiency Programme

3. Background
Electric motors driving pumps, fans, compressors and other machines use 45% of global electricity Through higher efficiency motors, 20 – 30% savings could be achieved
According to an IEA Working Paper from 2011, 20-30% savings could be made with more efficient motors
(Paul Waide, Conrad U. Brunner, et al.: Energy-Effi ciency Policy Opportunities for Electric Motor-Driven Systems, IEA Working Paper, 2011, Paris.)

4. National regulations
Many countries have mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors with efficiency requirements.
More countries are likely to introduce MEPS for motors as well.

5. MEPS are now most often based on:
Motor efficiency classification in IEC
Efficiency test method IEC
The process and requirements for certification and compliance vary greatly from country to country, including test standards, laboratory accreditation, sampling, test process and labelling.

6. Answering the global demand
Electric motors and their driven equipment are manufactured and shipped across many countries worldwide to satisfy global demand
Differences in national regulations and customs import requirements can create technical barriers to trade.
Also, the lack of effective MEPS enforcement and verification processes weaken trust in motor markets and quality products.

7. IECEE GMEE globally harmonized programme offers:
1 recognized motor efficiency test method (IEC )
1 test report format
Common certification process based on IECEE CB Scheme
The GMEE programme was established to address these issues of differences in national regulations and customs import requirements. It is based on the IECEE Certification Body (CB) Scheme, which is based on IEC International Standards.
The main objective of the Scheme is to realize the concept of “one product, one test, one certificate” through promoting the harmonization of national standards with International Standards.

8. IECEE GMEE Brochure
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9. Participating Member Countries
06/05/2018
Participating Member Countries
53 participating countries
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Colombia
Croatia
Czech Rep.
Denmark
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Poland
Portugal
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Viet Nam
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Korea Rep. of