Energy efficient Labeling
Energy efficiency is an unavoidable prerequisite for renewable/alternative energy development.
Southern African Alternative Energy Association(SAAEA) has therefore decided to promote energy efficient appliance testing and labeling to trade and industry, and to specifically educate the general public about the importance of energy labels.
Ultimately we would like South African consumers to as be as energy efficient as possible, helping the country towards its goal of sustainable energy consumption/production.
As we wish to cooperate with all authorities, we would be grateful for your suggestions, and for introductions to current role players that you may deem important in this field.
Southern African Alternative Energy Association(SAAEA) has therefore decided to promote energy efficient appliance testing and labeling to trade and industry, and to specifically educate the general public about the importance of energy labels.
Ultimately we would like South African consumers to as be as energy efficient as possible, helping the country towards its goal of sustainable energy consumption/production.
As we wish to cooperate with all authorities, we would be grateful for your suggestions, and for introductions to current role players that you may deem important in this field.
Any manufacturer can claim that their appliance is ‘energy efficient’, but you should look for independent verification. The three most common energy labels on appliances in South Africa are better guides to help you choose truly economical models.
South African energy label
Energy labels are optional for appliances manufactured in South Africa. Goods with no label could be inefficient appliances that will cost you more in the long run. If you don’t see a label, ask the sales person or try to find the rating by Googling the model. You can do it with a
smartphone at the shop or research it before you go.
The current South African label gives a rating from A down to G – with A being the best – for refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and electric ovens. For most appliances, insist on an A-rated appliance, they are not difficult to find. (Old refrigerators in your house may
be the inefficient equal of a G-rated fridge.)
In addition to the letter rating, the label should carry an energy consumption number in kilowatt hours. It is often more useful to compare this number between models than to compare the letter rating.
Read more....
South African energy label
Energy labels are optional for appliances manufactured in South Africa. Goods with no label could be inefficient appliances that will cost you more in the long run. If you don’t see a label, ask the sales person or try to find the rating by Googling the model. You can do it with a
smartphone at the shop or research it before you go.
The current South African label gives a rating from A down to G – with A being the best – for refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines and electric ovens. For most appliances, insist on an A-rated appliance, they are not difficult to find. (Old refrigerators in your house may
be the inefficient equal of a G-rated fridge.)
In addition to the letter rating, the label should carry an energy consumption number in kilowatt hours. It is often more useful to compare this number between models than to compare the letter rating.
Read more....
Resources......
() A Guide for Energy Efficiency Labeling
() ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS & LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
() Guide to Energy Labeling for Appliances
() A Guide for Energy Efficiency Labeling
() ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS & LABELLING OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
() Guide to Energy Labeling for Appliances
