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International Standby Workshop - Austria, March 2010 - 3 March 2010 - Standby Power 2010-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 2010-03-10T00:00:00+00:00

The APP/IEA/SELINA International Standby Workshop was held on 2 March 2010 in Vienna. Presentations are now available.

4E Standby Annex Meeting - Austria, March 2010 - 8 February 2010 - Standby Power 2010-02-08T00:00:00+00:00 2010-02-10T00:00:00+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 b...

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

Standby Power Annex Website Now Live! - 21 October 2009 - Standby Power 2009-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 2009-12-27T00:00:00+00:00

The Standby Power Annex website is now up and running and work has started on each of the individual 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 access to al...

Inaugural 4E Standby Annex Meeting - Korea, November 2009 - 21 October 2009 - Standby Power 2009-10-21T00:00:00+00:00 2010-02-08T00:00:00+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.

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

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

EMSA goes EEMODS 2009 - 3 September 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-09-03T00:00:00+00:00 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 presentation 15 an...

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

Answers to many queries about the 4E Implementing Agreement

4E and CLASP combine to focus on compliance - 28 August 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-08-28T00:00:00+00:00 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. The project will eng...

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

US Motor Rebate Programs - 26 August 2009 - Motor Systems 2009-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 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 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 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 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 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 2009-06-29T00:00:00+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 2009-06-29T00:00:00+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 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 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 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 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 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 2009-03-26T00:00:00+00:00

The 2008 4E Annual Report is now available for download

4E goes Global! - 18 February 2009 - IEA-4E 2009-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 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 2009-02-18T00:00:00+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 2009-01-28T00:00:00+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 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 2008-12-09T00:00:00+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 2008-12-06T00:00:00+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 2009-01-15T00:00:00+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 2009-01-15T00:00:00+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 2008-12-07T00:00:00+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 2008-09-18T00:00:00+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 2008-12-06T00:00:00+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 2008-11-10T00:00:00+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 promote the use of high-efficiency electric motors in appliances. The participants from 8 count...

Start up Workshop 10 June 2008 in Zurich - 11 June 2008 - Motor Systems 2008-06-11T00:00:00+00:00 2008-11-05T00:00:00+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 2008-08-01T00:00:00+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 presented, amongst&nb...

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 2008-10-07T00:00:00+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.