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Power Factor Studies - 7 January 2012 - Standby Power 2012-01-07T00:00:00+00:00

Power Factors Studies now available on Standby Annex website

4E Researches New Projects - 13 December 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

In October 2011 the 4E ExCo initiated two new research projects into the important areas of Standards Policy Development and Smart Metering.  These projects are conceived as preliminary explorations into the topic areas that may lead to the development of new Annexes or other avenues for pursuing more in-de...

SSL Annex Launches Draft Performance Tiers for Comment - 9 November 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

On 1 November 2011, the 4E SSL Annex publicly released the first version of its draft performance specifications for solid state lighting products.  Representing the work of 20 international lighting experts from nine countries, 4E is encouraging written comments from industry and other stakeholders so that...

Motor Summit 2012 - 8 November 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

The next Motor Summit will be held between 5 - 6 December 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland. Program and registration will be available early next year under www.motorsummit.ch.

Sept 2011 Bright Spark Newsletter - 30 September 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

The latest issue of the 4E newsletter "Bright Spark" is now available for download from the 4E website.   Direct download: Bright Spark Issue 3 (pdf)

Motor Systems Tool - 10 September 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-09-10T00:00:00+00:00

The Motor Systems Tool calculates the efficiency of complete motor systems.

4E POLICY BRIEFS NOW AVAILABLE - 2 September 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

4E POLICY BRIEFS for the MAPPING & BENCHMARKING Annex have now been released.

Motor Policy Guide - 29 August 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-08-29T00:00:00+00:00

EMSA has published the Motor Policy Guide - Part 1: Assessment of Existing Policies. The guide presents a survey of policy instruments for efficient motor systems in Australia, China, Europe and the USA, assessing relevant policy elements and giving recommendations for successful policy design. EMSA will work on P...

Testing Centres Workshop - 28 July 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-07-28T00:00:00+00:00

The EMSA Testing Centres group will meet on the morning of 12 September 2011 from 9.00 AM in Alexandria VA for a workshop (prior to the EEMODS conference). Download the agenda and register by writing an e-mail to: sarah.hatch@climatechange.gov.au.

EEMODS'11 - 28 July 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-07-28T00:00:00+00:00

The international conference on energy efficient electric motor systems EEMODS will be held from 12 to 14 September 2011 in Alexandria VA, near Washington DC. For program and registration go to www.eemods.org. EMSA will organise a workshop for testing centres and give a number of presentations.

Domestic lighting benchmarking report published - 6 July 2011 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2011-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

A review of the imapct of policies to improve the efficiency of domestic lamps is now available

Laundry dryers benchmarking report completed - 28 June 2011 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2011-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

An analysis of the Comparative Performance of laundry dryers internationally now published

SWISS Open forum with 4E - 23 May 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-05-23T00:00:00+00:00

On the 20th May 4E delegates met Swiss industry and government

Fifth Mapping and Benchmarking Newsletter - 30 April 2011 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2011-04-30T00:00:00+00:00

This issue describes the main findings from the benchmarking analysis of air conditioners.

IEC Round Robin test results published - 29 April 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-04-29T00:00:00+00:00

The IEC Round Robin test results have been published and will be integrated into the revised testing standard IEC 60034-2-1.

Smart Grid Week, May 24-27 2011, Linz, Upper Austria - Program Available - 28 April 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-04-28T00:00:00+00:00

English version of the program for the "Smart Grid Week Linz 2011" is now available

Next 4E Standby Annex Meeting – Zurich, Switzerland - 17 May 2011 - 13 April 2011 - Standby Power 2011-04-13T00:00:00+00:00

The fourth meeting of the 4E Standby Annex will be held in Zurich, Switzerland on the 17th of May 2011.

Lot 26 Draft Final Task 8 Report - Recommendations - 13 April 2011 - Standby Power 2011-04-13T00:00:00+00:00

The Lot 26 team has just published the Draft Final Task 8 Report covering the project team's policy recommendation to the European Commission.   The draft is available on the project website, www.ecostandby.org. If you would like to submit feedback contact@ecostandby.org by 13 May 2011. 

IEC 60034-2-3 CDV available - 11 April 2011 - Motor Systems 2011-04-11T00:00:00+00:00

The Committee Draft for voting (CDV) of the standard IEC 60034-2-3 is now available.

2010 Annual Report released - 29 March 2011 - IEA-4E 2011-03-29T00:00:00+00:00

New Annual Report details achievements by 4E during 2010

Lot 26 Consultation on Network Standby Report - 19 March 2011 - Standby Power 2011-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

On February 14 2011 a stakeholder meeting was held in Brussels to discuss the Draft Final Report for the EuP preparatory study on Networked standby DG ENER Lot 26(TREN/D3/91-2007-Lot26).     The minutes of the stakeholder meeting, are now available for download at: http://www.ecostandby.org/open_docs...

Annex Welcomes New Members - 27 February 2011 - Standby Power 2011-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

The standby power annex is excited to start the new year by welcoming 3 new members.   Austria, Denmark and Sweden have joined the annex for 2011, adding valuable experience and expertise to the group.   The new memberships provide a wonderful start to a year that will be critical in determining the futur...

Residential Air Conditioners Benchmarking Published - 9 February 2011 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2011-02-09T00:00:00+00:00

Comparative Performance of air conditioners internationally demonstrates value of long-term performance standards

Fourth Mapping and Benchmarking Newsletter - 28 January 2011 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2011-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

This issue focusses on the main findings from the televisions analysis.

Now Available - APEC International Standby Conference Outcome Reports - 28 January 2011 - Standby Power 2011-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

The outcome reports from the 2010 APEC International Standby Power Conference, “Moving Towards 1 Watt and Beyond” are now availble to the public.   The following three reports can be downloaded at http://www.energyrating.gov.au/standby2010-apec-presentations.html   Conference Proceedings Tech...

Lot 26 Draft Final Report Released - 28 January 2011 - Standby Power 2011-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

The Lot 26 team has published the Draft Final Report for the EuP preparatory study on Networked standby DG ENER Lot 26(TREN/D3/91-2007-Lot26). The drafts are available on the project website http://www.ecostandby.org.   All task reports have been reviewed following stakeholder input.   The modifications i...

January Edition of Load Down Out Now - 28 January 2011 - Standby Power 2011-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

The latest version of the international standby newsletter "Load Down" is now available for download on the 4E standby annex website

Motor Summit 2010 proceedings - 24 November 2010 - Motor Systems 2010-11-24T00:00:00+00:00

The Motor Summit 2010 held in Zuirch Switzerland proved to be a successful event. Proceedings, presentations of the International and Swiss day and pictures are available available on www.motorsummit.ch. The presentations of the Workshop on New Motor Technology are available on this website. 

Third Mapping and Benchmarking Newsletter - 22 October 2010 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2010-10-22T00:00:00+00:00

A review of the domestic cold appliance analysis is the main article in the latest Annex newsletter.

Televisions Energy performance analysed - 20 October 2010 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2010-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Benchmarking of Comparative Performance of Televisions Internationally now published

Standby Power Annex Meeting Rescheduled - 10 October 2010 - Standby Power 2010-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

The 3rd meeting of the 4E Standby Power Annex has been rescheduled. The meeting will now take place in Ottawa, Canada on Tuesday 2nd November 2010 not in Tokyo as previously planned.   The meeting has been moved to take place alongside the ExCo and Mapping and Benchmarking Annex meetings. Full details of the m...

Presentations from 'Saving More Energy Through Compliance' Conference now available. - 28 September 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-09-28T00:00:00+00:00

Presentations from the 'Saving More Energy Through Compliance' Conference are now available for downloading from this site.  Click here to access the Conference proceedings.   Over 100 Government officials, industry representatives ...

Standby Power and Low Energy Networks Report Released! - 27 September 2010 - Standby Power 2010-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

The 4E Standby Annex, in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate, has released a scoping study called Standby Power and Low Energy Networks - issues and directions.   The study examines the issue of standby and networks, and documents key areas of existing knowledge with ...

Domestic Cold Appliances Benchmarking Published - 14 September 2010 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2010-09-14T00:00:00+00:00

Benchmarking of Comparative Performance of Cold Appliances Internationally Identifies Important Policy Issues

The outputs matrix is switched on - 14 September 2010 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2010-09-14T00:00:00+00:00

A simple-to-navigate matrix of outputs from the IEA 4E Mapping and Benchmarking Annex is now available

Load Down - August Edition Now Available - 8 September 2010 - Standby Power 2010-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

The latest version of the international standby newsletter "Load Down" is now available for download on the 4E standby annex website

Tokyo Conference Registration Now Open - 8 September 2010 - Standby Power 2010-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

The APEC/4E/APP “Alignment of National Standby Power Approaches – Moving Towards 1 Watt and Beyond” Conference will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 19 – 21 October 2010. Registrations are now open...

Next 4E Standby Annex Meeting – Tokyo Japan 22 October 2010 - 8 September 2010 - Standby Power 2010-09-08T00:00:00+00:00

The third meeting of the 4E Standby Annex will be held in Tokyo, Japan on the 22 of October 2010. It will bring together Annex participants for discussions regarding future Annex work and activities to be undertaken...

Technical guide & training materials for efficient motor systems - 2 September 2010 - Motor Systems 2010-09-02T00:00:00+00:00

A first snapshot of the calculation tool for motor systems, a technical guide on all the need-to-knows (technical standards, Ecodesign process, minimum energy performance standards, etc.) and an energy-efficiency oriented training material for skilled professionals: this is what Task B & E is working on. For m...

Bright Spark Issue 2 now available - 18 August 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-08-18T00:00:00+00:00

The latest version of the 4E newsletter "Bright Spark" is now available for download from the 4E website.   Click here for a direct link.

4E SSL Annex part of the Super-Efficient Equipment and Appliance Deployment Initiative (SEAD) launched in Washington DC - 28 July 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-07-28T00:00:00+00:00

See SEAD Fact Sheet here   Read the 4E press release describing collaboration with SEAD here     4E's vice-chair Shane Holt at th...

Canadian Exco Programme, November 2010 - 5 July 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-07-05T00:00:00+00:00

The details of the 4E ExCo and related meetings to take place in Ottawa, Canada, from the 2-5th November 20910 is available here.

Compliance Conference Programme Released - 5 July 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-07-05T00:00:00+00:00

All details of the 4E Conference:   "Saving More Energy Through Compliance"   include the Conference Programme, are avialable here.

New Annex launched to tackle quality concerns in Solid State Lighting - 29 June 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

New Annex on Solid State Lighting to tackle quality concerns

Release of new IEA publication: Energy Technology Initiatives - Implementation through Multilateral Cooperation - 17 June 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-06-17T00:00:00+00:00

The new IEA publication details the achievements of the 42 active Implementing Agreements including 4E

IEC Standards on rotating electrical machines - 11 June 2010 - Motor Systems 2010-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

A summary of IEC standards on rotating electrical machines is now available on the EMSA site.

Motor Summit definite program - 21 April 2010 - Motor Systems 2010-04-21T00:00:00+00:00

The definite program for the Motor Summit 2010 is now available on www.motorsummit.ch.

2009 Annual Report now available - 23 March 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

The 4E 2009 Annual Report contains a record of the activities and achievements undertaken by the 4E Implementing Agreement during 2009, the first full year of its operation.    The report can be downloaded from here.

"Saving More Energy Through Compliance" 4E Conference, London, 14-16 September 2010 - 18 March 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-03-18T00:00:00+00:00

International Conference on Compliance in Energy Efficiency Progrogrammes for Electrical Equipment

International Standby Workshop - Austria, March 2010 - 3 March 2010 - Standby Power 2010-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

The APP/IEA/SELINA International Standby Workshop was held on 2 March 2010 in Vienna. Presentations are now available. Workshop Recommendations are open for comment until 31 March 2010 to either Melissa Damnics or Carlos Patrao.

4E Open Forum - Green ICT & Electronics - 18 February 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

An Open Forum for discussion of topics related to energy efficient ITC and Electronics

4E Standby Annex Meeting - Austria, March 2010 - 8 February 2010 - Standby Power 2010-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

The second 4E Standby Annex meeting will be held in Vienna, Austria on the 3rd of March 2010. The 4E meeting plan and registration form can be downloaded here (click).   It will bring together Annex participants for the second time, with discussions regarding Annex work and activities to be undertaken. &#...

Motor Summit 2010 - program and registration - 29 January 2010 - Motor Systems 2010-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Detailed program and registration are now available on www.motorsummit.ch

Factors influencing the penetration of energy efficient electrical appliances into national markets in Europe - 26 January 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-01-26T00:00:00+00:00

Commissioned by DEFRA and the UK Market Transformation Programme, this 2009 study identified the factors influencing the penetration of energy efficient electrical appliances into national markets in Europe.

Dates for 5th and 6th ExCo Meetings - 25 January 2010 - IEA-4E 2010-01-25T00:00:00+00:00

The 5th ExCo and related Annex meetings will be held in Vienna, Austria between the 1st-5th March 2010.

Motor Summit 2010 announced - 21 December 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-12-21T00:00:00+00:00

The next Motor Summit will be held from 26 to 28 October 2010 in Zurich Switzerland. Details are on www.motorsummit.ch

Opening Message from the Annex Chair - 21 October 2009 - Standby Power 2009-10-21T00:00:00+00:00

A brief message from the chair of the IEA 4E Standby Annex

Standby Power Annex Now Live! - 21 October 2009 - Standby Power 2009-10-21T00:00:00+00:00

The Standby Power Annex website is now up and running and work has started on each of the individual Standby Power Annex tasks, including preparations for the inaugural Standby Power Annex participant meeting to be held in Korea in November 2009.     This dedicated website, which provides a...

Inaugural 4E Standby Annex Meeting - Korea, November 2009 - 21 October 2009 - Standby Power 2009-10-21T00:00:00+00:00

The inaugural 4E Standby Annex meeting will be held in Korea on the 2nd of November 2009.   It will bring together Annex participants for the first time, with discussions regarding the Annex work and budget to be undertaken.  Following this will be a series of workshops regarding each of the Annex tasks.

EMSA goes EEMODS 2009 - 3 September 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-09-03T00:00:00+00:00

EMSA has a packed agenda at EEMODS in Nantes France: from 14 to 17 September 2009:  Project meeting on 14 September 2009, Testing Centres Workshop on 17 September, 12 presentations at the EEMODS-Conference from 15-16 September 2009 (see table below):   Author (lead) Titel of paper (order of...

4E and IPEEC - 28 August 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

This document proposes an on-going relationship between 4E and IPEEC, working together to deliver energy efficiency.

4E and CLASP combine to focus on compliance - 28 August 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

Improved compliance with programs promoting energy efficient appliances is the focus of a new joint project between the IEA Implementing Agreement on Efficient Electrical End-Use Equipment (4E) and the Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) initiated in August 2009.   T...

4E FAQ available now - 28 August 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-08-28T00:00:00+00:00

Answers to many queries about the 4E Implementing Agreement

EMSA Testing Centres Workshop at EEMODS'09 - 27 August 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

17 September 2009, Nantes, France The first meeting of motor testing engineers is planned to take part in Nantes, France on 17 September 2009 (at the same location as EEMODS'09 from 15 - 17 September 2009, www.eemods09.fr). If you wish to attend this workshop, please contact Sarah Hatch by email (sarah.hatch@envir...

US Motor Rebate Programs - 26 August 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-08-26T00:00:00+00:00

USA Electric Power Utility Companies have a wide array of ongoing motor and motor systems rebate programs to prepare the market to move from the present mandatory level at EPAct (IE2) to Premium Efficiency (IE3) level by 2011. See CEE for list of utilities and details: http://www.cee1.org/files/2009MotorsProgr...

2nd Mapping and Benchmarking Newsletter Available - 6 August 2009 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2009-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

The second issue of the quarterly Mapping and Benchmarking Annex newsletter is now available to read.

First product definitions finalised - 3 August 2009 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2009-08-03T00:00:00+00:00

The first two products in the Mapping and Benchmarking Annex, Domestic Cold Appliances and Televisions, have now been defined. These definitions describe exactly what will be mapped in the Annex and the data that will be required to do it.

European Motor MEPS Published - 23 July 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-07-23T00:00:00+00:00

MEPS for motors and pumps officially published

Mapping and Benchmarking Website Now Live - 29 June 2009 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2009-06-29T00:00:00+00:00

The Mapping and Benchmarking Annex which provides access to all the information regarding the Annex is now up and running.

Mapping and Benchmarking Newsletter Available - 28 June 2009 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2009-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

The first issue of the quarterly Mapping and Benchmarking Annex newsletter is now available to read.

Mapping and Benchmarking Framework - 27 June 2009 - Mapping & Benchmarking 2009-06-27T00:00:00+00:00

The Mapping and Benchmarking framework document which outlines the scope of the project is now approved and available.

European report on labelling compliance cites 4E - 28 May 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-05-28T00:00:00+00:00

A new survey of compliance with EU labelling directive identifies 4E as good example of international co-operation.

EMSA Newsletter in Chinese 中文版 - 12 May 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-05-12T00:00:00+00:00

The EMSA Newsletter Number 2 / 2009 was issued for the first time also in Chinese. You can read it under EMSA Newsletter.

ExCo creates two new Annexes - 27 April 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-04-27T00:00:00+00:00

At their meeting in Paris on the 27 April 2009, the 4E ExCo agreed to launch two new areas of work for energy efficienct electrical appliances focussing on Mapping & Benchmarking and Standby Power

Europe goes MEPS - 14 April 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-04-14T00:00:00+00:00

European Ecodesign Regulatory Committee voted on 11 and 27 March 2009 to introduce mandatory standards by 2011 for motors and by 2013 circulator pumps.

IEC Motor Guide Published - 6 April 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-04-06T00:00:00+00:00

IEC has published on 3 April 2009 its "Guide for the selection and application of energy-efficient motors" as draft for review.

4E 2008 Annual Report Available - 25 March 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-03-25T00:00:00+00:00

The 2008 4E Annual Report is now available for download

EU Decision on Motor Standards - 12 March 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-03-12T00:00:00+00:00

EU Member States showed their support for new rules to reduce the electricity consumption of industrial motors during the 11 March 2009 Ecodesign Regulatory Committee meeting.The Regulation will forbid the placing on the market of motors below IE2 efficiency by 2011 and will allow only IE3 motors for big motors fro...

4E goes Global! - 18 February 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

4E Chairman, Hans-Paul Siderius, and Conrad Brunner, operating agent for the 4E Motor Systems Annex to speak on April 28 in Paris

UK the tenth country to join 4E - 13 February 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

4E welcomes the UK as the most recent country to join 4E and the leader of the proposed Mapping and Benchmarking Annex

Motor MEPS Guide published - 29 January 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

The first edition of an Electric Motor MEPS Guide has been published to explain steps towards mandatory energy performance standards. If you have any comments mail to cub@cub.ch

Motor Summit 2008 - 23 December 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-12-23T00:00:00+00:00

Motor Summit 24 - 26 November 2008 held in Zurich Switzerland

MS'08 Side Event held - 6 December 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-12-06T00:00:00+00:00

On 24 November 2008 a Side Event of the Motor Summit'08 was held in Zurich Switzerland. The EMSA Task leaders informed a wider audience on their program starting in 2009.The minutes of the meeting are available here.

4E Leadership approves Motor Systems Annex - 24 October 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-10-24T00:00:00+00:00

The IEA 4E Executive Committee has unanimously accepted the Motor Systems project plan 2009 - 2011

IEC Efficiency Classes Approved - 23 October 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-10-23T00:00:00+00:00

New IEC Standard on Motor Efficiency Classes Published

New IEC Standards and Guides - 20 October 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Recent new IEC standards and guides on electric motors

Task Leaders Nominated - 3 October 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-10-03T00:00:00+00:00

At the meeting in Zurich on 10 June 2008 the Tasks A to G were decided and the respective Task leaders nominated.

Mark Ellis & Associates appointed 4E Operating Agent - 17 September 2008 - IEA-4E 2008-09-17T00:00:00+00:00

On 26 August 2008, Mark Ellis & Associates (MEA) were appointed as the Operating Agent of 4E. Mark Ellis has had a formative role in establishing 4E during his time at the International Energy Agency, and has worked in the energy efficiency field for more than 25 years.

Ecodesign Directive for Energy-using Products - 21 June 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-06-21T00:00:00+00:00

The European Ecodesign Directive for Energy-using Products (EuP) is proposing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for electric motors.

Motor Systems Annex Start-Up Meeting held in Switzerland - 13 June 2008 - IEA-4E 2008-06-13T00:00:00+00:00

The 4E Motor Systems Annex held its start-up meeting on the 10th of June 2008 in Zurich, Switzerland. The main objectives of the 4E Motor Systems Annex are to promote harmonization of standards and to promo...

Start up Workshop 10 June 2008 in Zurich - 11 June 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

First 4E MS meeting in Zurich

WTO Seminar on Trade and Climate in Copenhagen - 9 May 2008 - IEA-4E 2008-05-09T00:00:00+00:00

More than 200 participants from all over the world participated in the one day WTO Seminar on Trade and Climate in Copenhagen May 9 2008. Participants were welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Per Stig Møller.   Important issues regarding trade and environment issues were pres...

New IEA Implementing Agreement for a Co-operating Programme on Efficient Electrical End-Use Equipment (4E) - 28 April 2008 - IEA-4E 2008-04-28T00:00:00+00:00

IEA member countries join forces in a new international agreement with focus on energy efficient electrical appliances. Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective short-term path to greater energy security and lower greenhouse gas emissions.