Mandatory energy labelling scheme takes effect

This will encourage suppliers to introduce more energy-efficient models.

Suppliers are now required to indicate the energy grading of various appliances following the implementation of a new scheme.

The government announced that the Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme took full effect on 30 September, implementing the new energy efficiency grading standards for refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage-type electric water heaters.

This aims to encourage suppliers to introduce more energy-efficient models and help consumers select such products.

“From September 30, those electrical appliances must bear energy labels in compliance with the new energy efficiency grading standards before they are supplied to the local market,” authorities said.

The reference number of the new energy label will carry the prefix “U3”.

The new grading standards are expected to bring an additional energy saving of about 270 million kilowatt-hours per year, equivalent to an annual reduction of carbon emissions by about 189,000 tonnes.