International Copper Association Southeast Asia

BENEFICIARIES

• Air-conditioner manufacturers and industry end users
• Department of Energy, Lighting and Appliance Testing Laboratory, Philippines (LATL)
• Department of Trade & Industry, Philippines

INDUSTRY PARTNER

• International Institute for Energy Conservation – Philippines Office

OBJECTIVE

• To gather feedback and generate support from stakeholders in the public, private and industry associations in order to secure the backing of leading air conditioner manufacturers/importers in the Philippines for higher efficiency room air conditioners.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Philippine room air-conditioners standard and labeling program and the status of MEPS in selected Asian countries
• Three breakout sessions:
• Group 1 - Testing Capability Enhancement
• Group 2 - Standard and Labeling Program Enhancement
• Group 3 - Required Supporting Policies

KEY FACILITATORS

• International Institute for Energy Conservation – Philippines Office

OUTCOME

• The participants recognized the need for an Endorsement label and there were industry representatives who expressed interest in participating once such a scheme is implemented. It was suggested that room air-conditioners with the top 15-20% MEPS rating is a good place to start.
• As the present testing capability of the country presented a room for improvement, LATL planned to seek ISO 17025 certification by 2010 and explore inclusion of room air-conditioners performance and/or safety testing.
• To ensure the availability of adequate testing resources, there were also suggestions to set up private testing facilities.