This panel discussion introduced model minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for air conditioners and refrigerators that were developed by United for Efficiency for use by policymakers. The model MEPS offer a cost-effective approach to enhance availability of highly-efficient technologies and limit inefficient products in markets where adopted.
In a discussion moderated by CLASP Senior Manager for Climate Ana Maria Carreño, panelists discussed the process to define the model MEPS, considerations for policymakers seeking to adopt the regulation, and other benefits for developing and emerging economies. The discussion featured Patrick Blake, Policy Expert with United for Efficiency; Nihar Shah, Leader of the Global Cooling Efficiency Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and Michael Kiza, Programme Management Expert at the East African Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Efficiency.
The panel event was part of CLASP's Climate-Wise Cooling campaign, which centered the climate implications of growing global cooling demand.
