South Korea: High Efficiency Appliance/Equipment Certification Program

Under this efficiency assurance system, the government certifies products that perform above the set efficiency standards in order to encourage more widespread use of high efficiency energy equipment & supplies.  An "e" on the product - what appears to be the same label designating ‘energy saving’ equipment - signifies its approval (http://www.kemco.or.kr/english/energyboy.gif). The program provides financial support and tax incentives for products that have been rated as highly efficient. Categories of products include induction motors, fluorescent lamps, windows, water coolers, pumps, gas boilers, transformers, vending machines, and LED traffic lights. 

Date Implemented: 1996

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

http://www.kemco.or.kr/english/sub03_energyefficiency00.asp?defmenu=3