South Korea: Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling for Buildings

Under this program, newly built or repaired multi-dwelling units are classified (grades 1-3) according to their use of energy conservation equipment and materials. Buildings that rate above a certain standard are awarded a Certificate of Building Energy Efficiency and can qualify for low interest loans for the construction.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: Design Standards for Energy Efficient Buildings

Separate building standards were implemented for buildings with particularly high energy consumption (large office buildings, hospitals, etc.). These standards require that these buildings expand their use of high energy efficient equipment and design standards in order to qualify for approval.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: Mandatory Standards for Building Insulation and Energy Efficient Designs

These standards raise the required insulation level by over 20% to minimize energy consumption.  They expand the mandatory use of new high-efficiency equipment in building design and enforce and promote educational programs for energy efficiency in building design.

Date Implemented: revised 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: e-Standby Program

This program was designed to promote the use of energy saving products in the home and office that decrease standby power consumption. The products that meet the energy saving standard set by the government are entitled to bear the Energy Saving Label (http://www.kemco.or.kr/english/energyboy.gif).  Products covered include computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, TVs, DVD players, and microwaves.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: High Efficiency Appliance/Equipment Certification Program

South Korea: Rational Energy Use Act

South Korea: 3 Year Plan for Energy Audit

Expanding the energy audit program that targets energy intensive industries and buildings.  Companies being audited will be provided with low-interest loans from a fund named the Fund for the Rational Use of Energy to implement the changes deemed necessary in the audit.

Date Implemented: 2002-2004

Status: In Force; Voluntary

Philippines: Energy Label Requirement

Refrigerators are required to carry energy efficiency labels displaying their efficiency rating, total storage volume, and energy consumption.

Date Implemented: 2000

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: http://www.apec-esis.org/productsummary.php?country=Philippines&product=...

Philippines: Power Patrol Program

Reaching approximately 1 million households thus far, the Power Patrol Program uses the tri-media to educate the general population on the benefits of conservation in energy and gasoline fuel use in the commercial, residential, industrial and educational sectors.

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: In Force; Government Initiative

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

Pakistan: National Environmental Policy