4E EMSA Policy Guidelines for Motor Driven Units – Part 1 Summary

This document summarises the first part of an investigation into policy options for harmonising standards and regulations for Motor Driven Units (MDUs), focusing on pumps, fans and compressors. Part 1 describes existing standards and regulations for MDUs in economies that account for 85% of global motor system electricity use.
Policy Guidelines for Motor Driven Units – Part 1

This Policy Guideline investigates policy options for harmonising standards and regulations for Motor Driven Units (MDUs) in two parts. This report (Part 1) describes existing standards and regulations
Policy Brief – Policy Guidelines for Electric Motor Systems

This briefing summarises the key findings and recommendations of the EMSA report: Policy Guidelines for Electric Motor Systems. Best practice for policies and programmes for electric motor systems
Life Cycle Assessment of Solid State Lighting – Final Report

This report presents an overview of published life-cycle assessments (LCA) of lighting equipment, answering questions on the basis of current research. The LCA methodology is used to assess the
2013 Interlaboratory Comparison – Final Report

The measurement data from 110 laboratories worldwide are included in this final report of IC 2013. In addition, there are 13 more sets of data included, as some laboratories submitted two or more
New Measurement Method for Motor Drive Systems

The Australian testing laboratory CalTest proposes a new measurement method for determination of efficiency of new technology motors and motor-drive systems using output/input measurements.
Overview of List of Technical Standards for Equipment Connected to Energy-Using Networks

This report is a non-exhaustive review of technical standards from 2010 relevant for network connected equipment. It reviews the
Interlaboratory Comparision 2013 Test Method for LED Lamps & Lumiaries

Summary Report of Nucleus Laboratory Comparison

In 2012, the Annex completed its first set of tests designed to confirm the competence and equivalence of the “nucleus laboratories” which are NIST (USA), NLTC (China), VSL (The Netherlands), and AIST, NMIJ (Japan)
Report on engagement with International Standardisation organisations

Report on Engagement with International Standardisation Organisations to implement some of the increasing number of policy conclusions resulting from 4E research
Power Factor Basics

OK. I’ve heard a lot about this power factor stuff. What exactly is it? We hope to give you an easy explanation of what power factor is, and to answer the following most asked questions. Question 1: What is Power Factor
Motor Policy Guide – Part 1: Assessment of Existing Policies

This document presents a survey of existing motor system policy instruments aimed at exploiting existing savings potentials in the area of motors used in industry and the service sector
List of Technical Standards for Equipment Connected to Energy-Using Networks

This report is a non-exhaustive review of technical standards from 2010 relevant for network connected equipment. It reviews the standards perceived by the authors as the most relevant that could potentially form the basis of a consistent international standard
Testing Products with Network Connectivity

This report documents many existing requirements relevant to testing products with networks and sets out key issues to be considered. The main specifications in existence are in the Energy Star program and in the European Codes of Conduct
IEA: Walking the Torque

This paper examines the current state of policies to encourage energy efficiency in electric motor‐driven systems and promotes solutions that affect both individual components and motor systems as a whole. It also proposes a work plan that identifies and
Electric Motor MEPS Guide 1st Edition

Information on the introduction of new testing standards, efficiency classes, labels and minimum energy performance standards MEPS for electric motors in global markets. The purpose of this guide is to inform on new standards for electric motors that will facilitate trade of high efficient motors across the globe.