Type: Policy Briefs

Policy Brief – Intelligent Efficiency: Smart Homes

This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA report Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes. Energy efficiency policy makers need to better understand

Policy Brief – Networked Audio Products

This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA report Network Connected Audio Products – Measurements and Analysis of Network Standby Consumption, which focuses on larger audio products that use WiFi to communicate. The report uses

Policy Brief – Energy Aware Devices

This briefing summarises the key findings of the report Energy Aware Devices – Study of Policy Opportunities, which outlines why and how network-connected devices can be cost-effectively harnessed to report their own, individual energy consumption

Policy Brief – Voluntary Agreements

Voluntary Agreements (VAs) are one type of policy measure used by governments to stimulate the development and uptake of energy efficiency appliances and equipment. This Policy Brief focuses mainly on VAs made between a government and industry actors, where industry has taken the initiative

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 Brief – Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things, Technology & Energy Assessment

This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA IoT Devices report: Energy Efficiency of the Internet of things: Technology and Energy Assessment Report, which provides an overview of the market for key Internet of Things (IoT) products and their impact on worldwide energy consumption

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of set top boxes – GERMAN

This briefing describes the outcomes of an analysis of the energy consumption of set top boxes in Australia, EU and USA. The policy brief has been translated to German

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of set top boxes – KOREAN

This briefing describes the outcomes of an analysis of the energy consumption of set top boxes in Australia, EU and USA. The policy brief has been translated to Korean

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of Dishwashers – GERMAN

This briefing describes the outcomes of an international comparison of the energy consumption of dishwashers and includes data analysis of information drawn from Australia, Austria, Canada

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of distribution transformers – GERMAN

This briefing describes an international comparison of the energy efficiency of distribution transformers and associated policies which was carried out by IEA 4E in close cooperation with the

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of the Impact of “Phase-out” on the Lighting Market (Updated) – GERMAN

This briefing updates the outcomes of the international comparison on the impact of polices to phase-out inefficient lighting products

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of Domestic Refrigerated Appliances (Updated) – KOREAN

This briefing updates and expands the outcomes of the international comparison of domestic refrigerated appliances and includes data

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of Dishwashers – KOREAN

This briefing describes the outcomes of an international comparison of the energy consumption of dishwashers and includes data analysis of information drawn from Australia, Austria, Canada

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of distribution transformers – KOREAN

This briefing describes an international comparison of the energy efficiency of distribution transformers and associated policies which was carried out by IEA 4E in close cooperation with the

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of the Impact of “Phase-out” on the Lighting Market (Updated) – KOREAN

This briefing updates the outcomes of the international comparison on the impact of polices to phase-out inefficient lighting products

Policy Brief – Electric Motor Systems Annex Overview (updated Sept 2015)

Updated: The 4E Electric Motor Systems Annex (EMSA) promotes the opportunities for energy efficiency in motor systems by disseminating best practice information worldwide. It supports the

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

Policy Brief – Motor Systems Tool for efficient system design

This briefing describes the Motor Systems Tool, a software tool developed by EMSA to optimise the energy performance of electric motor systems. It is an easy to use, manufacturer-independent

Policy Brief – Mapping & Benchmarking of the Impact of “Phase Out” on the Lighting Market (Updated)

This briefing updates the outcomes of the international comparison on the impact of polices to phase-out inefficient lighting products

Policy Brief – More Data, Less Energy: Addressing Energy Waste in Networks

This briefing looks at the enormity of energy waste in networks and how Governments might begin to address the issue with concerted global action.