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PROMOTION OF HIGHER
EFFICIENCY ROOM AIR
CONDITIONERS IN MALAYSIA:
AIR CONDITIONER ROADMAP
GUIDELINES (A NATIONAL ROADMAP)
Endorsed by
DECEMBER 2016
This report has been produced as part of the ASEAN-SHINE program. ASEAN-SHINE is an initiative
implemented by the International Copper Association, in partnership with UNEP, SIRIM, RCEE, EEI
and IIEE.
Program ID
Project title Promotion of higher efficiency room air conditioners
Air conditioner roadmap guidelines (A national roadmap)
Acronym ASEAN-SHINE
Funded by European Union, Switch-Asia program
Grant amount 1,749,099.90 EUR
Contract ref. DCI-ASIE 2012/291-458
Name of beneficiary European Copper Institute
Partners
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE), Energy Branch
- International Copper Association Southeast Asia
- Electrical and Electronics Institute
- SIRIM QAS International
- Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers
- Research Center for Energy and Environment
Contact person
Pierre Cazelles
Director – Partnerships Asia
International Copper Association China
Email: pierre.cazelles@copperalliance.asia
Program implementation team
Technical Advisor
Funding Steering Committee
PROMOTION OF HIGHER EFFICIENCY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR CONDITIONER ROADMAP GUIDELINES
(A NATIONAL ROADMAP)
MALAYSIA
December 2016
Endorsed by
Prepared by
Technical
support by
Financial
support
Disclaimer: This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this
document are the sole responsibility of the authors and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.01 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
LIST OF FIGURE & LIST OF TABLES 2
ABBREVIATIONS 3
1 DEFINITION AND RATIONALE 4-5
2 VISION 5
3 MISSION 5-6
3.1 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan
(NEEAP), 2016-2025
4 GOALS AND TARGET 6
5 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 6
6 PAST EXPERIENCE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES 6-7
7 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY LABELLING 7-8
PROGRAMMES
7.1 Voluntary Programmes 2005
7.2 Implementation and Enforcement of Minimum
Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) 2014
7.3 Energy Efficiency Labelling
8 RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS RESULTS – MALAYSIA AC 8-11
MARKET CHARACTERISTIC AND DATA
8.1 AC Market Survey 2014 conducted under
ASEAN SHINE project
8.2 EC Certificate of Approval (COA) for AC from
2014
8.3 SIRIM QAS International testing record from
2009-2014
9 ACTION AND MEASURES – THE ROADMAP COMPONENTS 11-18
9.1. Harmonization of testing methods
9.2 Harmonization of evaluation methods
9.3 Harmonization of MEPS
9.4 Phasing out of R22 and alternative refrigerants
9.5 Testing Infrastructure, national laboratory
capacity and mutual recognition agreements
9.6 Monitoring and verification
9.7 Supporting policies to promote products with
better energy performance at the national level
10 REFERENCES 19National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 02
LIST OF FIGURES
PAGE
Figure 1 Label 2 Star to 5 Star (the highest is the most 8
efficient)
Figure 2 Sales of all ACs 2009 - 2013 9
Figure 3 Overview of AC sales by cooling capacity 10
Figure 4 Average EERs for each ASEAN member states 14
Figure 5 EER data with cooling capacities lower than 15
15,000Btu/h
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Data of approved COA issued by ST for air 10
conditioners 2014-2015
Table 2 Data of tested air conditioners for cooling capacity 11
(CC) less than 15000Btu/h
Table 3 Data of tested air conditioners for cooling capacity 11
(CC) more than 15000Btu/h
Table 4 Star rating for (CC)03 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
ABBREVIATIONS
AC Air Conditioners
AMS ASEAN Member States
ASEAN SHINE ASEAN Standards Harmonization Initiative for Energy Efficiency
CC Cooling Capacity
COA Certificate of Approval
CSPF Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor (CSPF); method of EER
calculation/evaluation
EC Energy Commission of Malaysia (ST-Suruhanjaya Tenaga)
EE Energy Efficiency
EER Energy Efficiency Ratio
MACRA MALAYSIAN AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
ASSOCIATION
MEGTW Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTH
MEPS Minimum Energy Performance Standard
NEEAP National Energy Efficiency Action Plan
NRM National RoadmapNational Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 04
1. DEFINITION AND RATIONALE
1.1 Foreword
The residential air conditioning market in Malaysia is witnessing significant growth
rates in recent years. The emergence of new development areas such as Iskandar
region in Johor coupled with a steady growth of housing development in the Klang
Valley and Northern region have contributed much to the expansion of the air
conditioner industry to where it is now. A steady national economic growth,
continuous boom in urbanization, increasing purchasing power of consumers and
current lifestyles of the younger generation have encouraged homeowners to opt for
air conditioners over economic alternatives such as air coolers and fans. Hot climatic
conditions have also intensified demand for air conditioners to essentially overcome
high temperatures and humidity levels in buildings.
Better living conditions have also led to population growth in many geographical
areas which consequently resulted in more thriving local residential construction
businesses. This has translated into bigger profits for the air-conditioning industry
where developers of high-end properties offer air-conditioners as part of their sale
package to attract more purchasers. Air conditioner manufacturers have further
tapped into the construction sector by supplying appliances and devices directly to
developers, thus significantly increasing their market shares in this sector which
potentially can be more than the retail market. Alternatively, air conditioners are also
offered by developers to purchasers of new houses as a total package.
The current market trend in Malaysia shows that one out of four air conditioners
purchased is run on inverter technology. Public awareness on energy and cost
saving capabilities will further see robust sales of high energy efficiency performance
of eco-friendly air conditioners.
ASEAN Standards Harmonization Initiative for Energy Efficiency (ASEAN SHINE)
works to mitigate energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions of the countries in
the region by increasing the market share of energy efficient air conditioners. A
regional study “Harmonization of air conditioner standards in ASEAN economies”
completed under this initiative early this year found that space cooling appliances
represent close to 50% of the total electricity demand in the residential and
commercial sectors in ASEAN. The ASEAN market for air conditioners is expected to
grow at an annual rate of 10% over the next 5 years, which will drive the electricity
demand even higher. However, another remarkable finding of the regional study is
that the majority of air conditioners available in ASEAN countries have energy
performance that is already above the current national energy efficiency standards. In
this context, ASEAN-SHINE aims to harmonize minimum energy performance
standards for room air conditioners in ASEAN countries at a higher level to eliminate
the most inefficient models from the market. The regional study has led to the
development of a Regional Policy Roadmap to harmonize air conditioning standards
in ASEAN countries by 2020, which was endorsed by the ASEAN Ministers on
Energy Meeting on 7 October 2015 in a statement that was signed by the relevant
ministers and high level officials from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao
PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and by the
Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community.05 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
This paper describes the national roadmap guidelines (NRM) for the harmonization of
energy performance standards of small and medium residential air conditioners in
Malaysia. The national roadmap guidelines (NRM) describe various components that
have been recommended by the national committee and technical working groups of
the ASEAN SHINE project and concrete action as required.
To achieve that, the national roadmap guidelines will formulate a set of necessary
actions for the enforcement of relevant national regulations and policies,
improvement of technical capacity of the testing laboratories and personnel, and
enhancement of procedures to ensure product compliance with new stringent
standards. ASEAN-SHINE is funded under the EU SWITCH-Asia programmes, which
seeks to promote the adoption of the Sustainable Consumption and Production goals
among small and medium-sized enterprises and consumer groups in Asia.
2. VISION
Our vision is to achieve the biggest market share for high energy efficient air
conditioners in Malaysia.
3. MISSION
Our mission is to carry out initiatives and coordinated programmes such as;
a) adoption of harmonized standards
b) having a regulation in place to enforce the standards (MEPS)
c) mobilization of AC manufacturers in support of the regulation through
engagement and consultation
d) creating awareness among end-users (households) about the advantages of
higher efficiency ACs
e) creating an enabling environment for conformity assessment and market
compliance
f) having a time-bound plan for the progressive increase of MEPS over time
3.1 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP), 2016-2025
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) 2016-2025 presents a strategy
for a well-coordinated and cost effective implementation of energy efficiency
measures in the industrial, commercial and residential sectors, which will lead to
reduced energy consumption and economic savings for the consumers and the
nation.The target of NEEAP is to save electricity and reduce electricity demand
growth. This document illustrates the promotion of higher efficiency air conditioners
as part of the NEEAP in the Malaysian market as well as meeting the Ministry’s policy
direction:
”Promote energy efficiency to ensure productive use of energy and
minimise waste in order to contribute to sustainable development and
increased welfare and competitiveness.” 1
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Extract from NEEAP documentNational Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 06
In meeting the policy direction, the NEEAP has identified 10 specific energy efficiency
programmes to be implemented over a period of 10 years. The programmes are
grouped into 5 key initiatives where 2 of the initiatives are related to domestic
electrical appliances. They are;
Initiative 1: Promotion of 5-Star Rated Appliances;
Initiative 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)
Those 2 initiatives are important in driving the nation towards a sustainable energy
path. In general, the target of the NEEAP is to save electricity and reduce the
electricity demand growth
4. GOALS AND TARGET (Scope and Objective)
The objective of the National Roadmap (NRM) is to provide clear guidelines in the
adoption of the national policies, regulations and approach in promoting the use of
more efficient air conditioning equipment and in defining the targets to be achieved
by Malaysia with regard to harmonization of the energy performance standards of air
conditioners by 2020. This document will create the road map for air conditioner
energy efficiency for the next 5-10 years. This will allow a coordinated effort to
improve energy efficiency in air conditioners and ensure a continuous implementation
of the initiatives
The Regional Policy Roadmap sets the vision for the whole ASEAN region, identifies
specific priority areas, where to apply effort with the objective to achieving the vision.
The Regional Policy Roadmap was drawn up based on the regional study which was
implemented by and with contributions from the ASEAN-SHINE partners. In this
context, the National Roadmap (NRM) is formulated using the ideas and knowledge
developed by the regional study, in line with its vision, priority areas and targets as
stated in the Regional Roadmap. The development of this NRM has the involvement
of the expertise of all relevant national stakeholders at every stage until its final
outcome.
5. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The EC (Energy Commission), established under the Energy Commission Act 2001,
is the regulatory agency for the electricity and the gas supply industry at the
reticulation stage. The Commission’s main tasks are to regulate the electricity and
gas supply industry at the reticulation stage from the technical, safety and economic
aspects. EC also advises the Minister of EGTW (Energy, Green Technology and
Water) on all matters related to electricity and tariffs including energy efficiency
promotion. EC is the regulatory body mandated by the Malaysian government to
regulate the implementation of energy efficiency labelling programmes in Malaysia
The Electricity (amendment) Regulation 2013 was officially mandated on 3rd May
2013 by EC. The amendment includes additional new regulations with regard to the
use of energy efficiency equipment and a Fourth Schedule (sub regulation 101A) that
embed a list of equipment currently under MEPS mandatory requirement. Air
conditioner is one of the items on the list.07 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
6. PAST EXPERIENCE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES (SAVE
PROGRAMME)
Sustainability Achieved via Energy Efficiency Programmes or SAVE was a
programme designed under the Economic Transformation Programmes (ETP) of the
Malaysian Government in July 2011. The programme was aimed to provide cash
rebates for the purchase of energy-efficient refrigerators, air-conditioners and chillers.
A total of RM 45 million was allocated under the programme for the rebates and
promotional campaign activities throughout the country. The budget had covered the
purchases of as many as 100,000 units of refrigerators, 65,000 units of air-
conditioners and 72,000RT capacity of energy efficient chillers for eligible domestic
consumers and private companies. SAVE has helped to create a market for energy-
efficient appliances and market penetration of those products1.
Total energy saved from the equipment for the period from 2011 to 2013 was
306.9GWh2.
7. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY LABELLING PROGRAMMES
Energy rating and labelling has been a key contributor in the market transformation of
household appliances towards more energy efficient models. Labelling of appliances
-
is an effective tool to inform the consumer about the energy consumption of the
electrical goods. It is one of 5 key initiatives identified under NEEAP.
7.1 Voluntary Programmes 2005
The EC (Energy Commission) is responsible for the electrical appliances energy
efficiency and labelling programmes. The programmes were introduced and opened
to all manufacturers in 2005, initially for domestic refrigerator on a voluntary basis. It
was expanded in 2009, to include other products such as electric fans, TV, air
conditioners and ballasts. Each product is included in the programmes on the basis
that the consumer will benefit from its regulation for energy efficiency. The purpose
of the programmes are:
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Extract from Strategy Paper 17-EPU: RMK10-RMK11National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 08
a. to improve Malaysia’s energy efficiency performance.
b. to encourage the development and innovation of high quality products
(market demand for more high energy efficient appliance will spur more product
technology innovations)
c. to provide a better and fairer competition in the marketing of products,
d. to help consumers in their purchasing decisions
7.2 Implementation and Enforcement of Minimum Energy Performance Standard
Effective 3rd May 2014, 5 domestics electrical products namely air conditioner,
refrigerator, television, fans and lamps shall meet the energy efficiency requirement
under Electricity Regulation 1994 (Amendments 2013) Regulation 101A (3). All the
above appliances except lamp shall be affixed with the energy efficiency label onto
the products before they can be sold to consumers. This energy efficiency label gives
the customer information on energy consumption. The minimum requirement of the
energy efficiency label for appliances to be sold in Malaysia is 2-Star. The 5-Star
appliances are the most energy efficient and will give significant saving on the
electricity bill in the long run.
7.3 Energy Efficiency labelling
Energy efficiency labelling allows consumer to be informed about the energy
consumption of the appliances they wish to purchase.
Figure 1: Label 2 Star to 5 Star (the highest is the most efficient)09 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
8. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS RESULTS – MALAYSIA AC MARKET
CHARACTERISTIC AND DATA
8.1 AC Market Survey 2014 conducted under ASEAN SHINE project
Based on the regional study / survey conducted in 2014, for Malaysia market, the
largest market share of around 83% is for air conditioners with CCNational Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 10
Figure 3: Overview of AC sales by cooling capacity
The above figure provides an overview of the distribution of ACs models by capacity
in 2013, in Malaysia. Most of the ACs available in the Malaysian market are of the
non-inverter type and use R-22 refrigerant; while the inverter units available in the
market use R-410A. In terms of EER, from market survey data 2014, Malaysia air
conditioners have an EER of 3.1 W/W for air conditioners with cooling capacity <
15000 Btu/h. While for air conditioners with cooling capacity > 15000 Btu/h, the
average value of EER was 2.9W/W
8.2 EC Certificate of Approval (COA) for AC from 2014-2015
The following EC data information is based on number of AC models that have been
approved for COA in 2014. They are for all air conditioners (inverter or non-inverter)
with a cooling capacity (CC) of 25,000Btu/h and below. During preparation of this
document, total number of COA issued by EC was 373
STAR rating No of models percentage
5 211 56.57
4 47 12.60
3 64 17.16
2 51 13.67
Table 1: Data of approved COA issued by ST for air conditioners 2014-2015
Since the enforcement of energy efficiency requirement under Electricity Regulation
1994 (Amendments 2013) Regulation 101A (3) on 3rd May 2014, more than 60% of
the air conditioners are either of 5 STAR of 4 STAR rating. This shows that the
penetration of high efficient air conditioners are beginning to take shape and how the
initiative is beginning to show results4.11 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
8.3 SIRIM QAS International testing record from 2013 - 2014
The followings are testing data on air conditioners as conducted by SIRIM QAS
International 5
Applicant Cooling Capacity Average Total No. No. of
(Brand) (Btu/h) EER of models models with
(data) EERNational Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 12
Based on laboratory test data collected by SIRIM QAS International from 2013-
2014(till Sept), the average EER for air conditioners tested at SIRIM test facilities was
3.45 W/W with cooling capacity < 15000 Btu/h. As for air conditioners with cooling
capacity > 15000 Btu/h, the average value of EER was 3.15W/W. Though the
sampling size is not significantly big, but it gives us a general outlook where Malaysia
is in comparison with other ASEAN countries in terms of EER values. This
information is important yardstick for regulator to decide future EER values, and
subsequently MEPS.
9. ACTION AND MEASURES – THE ROADMAP COMPONENTS
9.1 Harmonization of testing methods
Current standard:
As specified in the 2014 EC Information booklet, MS ISO 5151:2004 is a reference
standard for testing of air conditioners. This standard is identical to the older version
of ISO 5151:1994. However, Malaysia has a newer version of MS ISO 5151:2012 as
a national standard, which is an identical adoption of ISO 5151:2010. EC has
accepted and recognized this new standard and currently all tests on air conditioners
are now using the latest standard.
Malaysia has also agreed to take into consideration metrics to measure part-load
energy performance and any revision to ISO 5151:2010 in the future.
Migration to a new standard (if any)
Current EC Energy Efficiency programmes are due for revision by earliest in 2016.
Any revision of the harmonized testing standards will be discussed. Any changes at
national level should be informed at the ASEAN level (EE&C-SSN) meeting
Any future revision of testing standards should be done within 5 years
YEAR 2012 2017 2022
standard / revision Current Next Next
of existing MS ISO Revision Revision
5151:2012
standard
9.2 Harmonization of evaluation methods
Malaysia has agreed to adopt a reporting format for air conditioner energy efficiency
as EER or CSPF for fixed speed and inverter. Currently, an EER and a weighted
EER are used to report a performance of an air conditioner for fixed type and inverter
type respectively. The EER is calculated as shown below:
i. Non-Inverter type:
Cooling Capacity (CC) (btu/hr)
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) = ----------------------------------
Power Input (W)
ii. Inverter type:
0.4x Capacity (100% load) 0.6 x Capacity (50% load)
Weighted (EER) = ----------------------------------- + --------------------------------
Power Input (100% load) Power Input (50% load)13 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
Adoption of a common evaluation method CSPF using ISO 16358-1 (as method of
EER calculation/evaluation) to replace the current weighted EER for inverter models
may be considered by 2020 or sooner. This will be considered during the discussion
for the revision of Malaysia MEPS standard MS2597:2014, which should take place
before 2019 or in 2017 at the earliest
YEAR 2015 2016-2019 2020
Adoption of 2016- Study on adoption of
new standard ISO 16358, stakeholder
calculation Current consultation on revising current Full
method EER MEPS values and amendment of implementation
CSPF calculation MEPS standard of CSPF
method
2017- MS (MEPS) standards standard for
Revision EER calculation
2018-Finalized & implementation
2019-Grace period for
implementation
** Preparation of a comparison table & data between EER calculation with the
existing formula and EER based on CSPF standard.
9.3 Harmonization of MEPS
To further promote the efficient use of energy in the country, the Minimum Energy
Performance Standard (MEPS) has been introduced by the government for efficient
electrical equipment and material. MEPS establishes minimum level of energy
performance that products must meet or exceed before they can be sold to
consumers. It improves the average efficiency of products available in the market by
raising the performance of the least efficient products. MEPS will ensure that low
efficient air conditioners are not dumped in the market. MEPS is one of the initiatives
identified under the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2014. Malaysia has
published a new MEPS standard MS 2597:2014 for air conditioners. To meet the
requirements of the MEPS, the performance criteria when conducting test using the
relevant testing standards have to be met.
The current scope of the cooling capacity is for wall mounted single split units
which are up to 25,000Btu/h. Based on the regional survey conducted in 2014, for
Malaysia market, the largest market share of around 83% for air conditioners with CC
25,000 Btu/h is relatively
insignificant. Currently, Malaysia MEPS policy for air conditioner has two separate
tables, i.e. for CC < 15,000Btu/h and 15,000 < CC < 25,000Btu/h.
i. For rated cooling capacity (CC)National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 14
ii. For rated cooling capacity (CC) 4.5kW CC 7.1kW or
15354Btu/h CC 24225 Btu/h (~ 15000Btu/h CC 25000 Btu/h)
Tested EER
Star Rating
(Btu/h/W) W/W
5 10.71 3.14
4 9.83 -10.70 2.88 – 3.13
3 8.94 – 9.82 2.62 – 2.88
2 8.03 – 8.93 2.35 – 2.62
1 1.00- 8.02 2.20 – 2.35
Table 5: Star rating for (CC) 4.5kW CC 7.1kW
Figure 4: Average EERs for each ASEAN member states
EERs varies significantly among ASEAN economies as a result of the types of ACs
available in each country and the corresponding efficiency and labelling policies that
are currently in place. From Figure 4 above, Thailand displays the most efficient
product market in all AC capacity categories among the surveyed economies
(Singapore has the most efficient market but it did not participate in the survey and
thus it is not shown in the figure). Vietnam is second on performance for smaller
cooling capacities, followed by Malaysia.6
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Extract from ASEAN Regional Policy Roadmap15 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
Figure 5: EER data with cooling capacities lower than 15,000Btu/h
From 2014 survey, average EER for models in Malaysia market with cooling
capacities lower than 15,000Btu/h was around 10.6Btu/h/W or 3.1W/W
In line with what have been proposed at the regional level, Malaysia has agreed to
notify a minimum EER (also refers to weighted EER) of 2.9W/W (or CSPF of 3.1W/W
by 2020 or as early as 2018) as mandatory MEPS for all fixed and variable drive air
conditioners below 15,000Btu/h) capacities. Subsequently, for 15,000 < CC <
25,000Btu/h, the EER shall be increased but subject to further discussion with the
regulator and the stakeholders based on the performance of the air conditioner. The
discussion on the new MEPS will be finalized soon before the next revision of
Malaysia MEPS Standard MS 2597:2014 in 2018. The MEPS will be periodically
reviewed and revised at an interval of 5 years or less
MEPS for ASEAN
(CCNational Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 16
YEAR 2016 -2019 by 2020
CSPF for MEPS
value for all CC 2016- Study on adoption of standard 3.1 W/W
ISO 16358, stakeholder consultation
- CC < 4.5kW on revising current MEPS values and
amendment of MEPS standard
- 4.5kW CC
7.1kW 2017- MS (MEPS) standards Revision
2018-Finalized & implementation
2019-Grace period for implementation
9.4 Phasing out of R22 and alternative refrigerants
Despite favourable conditions for growth, the residential air-conditioning market is
stifled by the change of refrigerant from R22 to more expensive environment-friendly
alternatives. Malaysia will start to phase out R22 gradually starting from Dec 2015
with prohibition of manufacturing, assembly and import of HCFC-based air
conditioners of 2.5HP and lower for use in Malaysia.
This initiative is under the Department of Environment (DOE), Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment: “Phasing out of R22 by 2015 – Through Malaysia’s
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan (HPMP). Stage 1 -
(2012-2016)”.7
The main challenges for HCFC phase-out in air conditioning sector were identified to
be;
i. the absence of a mature technology and efficient alternative technology,
ii. the rapidly growing population of HCFC-based air conditioning equipment,
enhancing the HCFC demand in the manufacturing and servicing, and
iii. additional cost incurred to change refrigerant from R22 to a more
environmental friendly alternatives
At the moment R32 and R410a have been identified and widely used in the air
conditioners by majority of air conditioner manufacturers for their new models.
YEAR 2012-2016 2020
Phasing out
of HCFC- HPMP Stage 2
based (2016-2020)
HPMP Stage 1
refrigerant Prohibit
(2012-2016)
with a new manufacture,
assembly and import
environmental Ban on R22 in
of all HCFC based
friendly a new imported ACs
product and
refrigerant by Dec 2015
equipment
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Extract from Malaysia HCFC Phase Out Management Plan17 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
9.5 Testing Infrastructure, national laboratory capacity and mutual recognition agreement
Malaysia currently has one government-link testing laboratory, i.e. SIRIM QAS
International, which provides energy efficiency testing for air conditioners. The
laboratory has complete test facilities that can provide technical support to ensure
energy efficient appliances (including air conditioners sold in the Malaysian market)
are thoroughly tested; meeting globally recognized energy efficiency standards and
regulations.
SIRIM QAS International has been accredited as a recognised CBTL (CB Testing
laboratory) under IECEE CB scheme (an international scheme for electrical &
electronic appliances), by STANDARDS MALAYSIA for SAMM accreditation scheme
(for laboratory) and designated as a recognised testing laboratory by EC as well as
listed as one of the laboratories under the ASEAN EEEMRA and AHEEERR (ASEAN
Harmonized Electrical Electronic Equipment Regulatory Regime) agreements for
electrical & electronic product/equipment.
Being the largest certification body in the country with more than 40 years of
experience in product certification scheme and testing, SIRIM QAS International is
more than capable of fulfilling tasks assigned to support MEPS. Currently SIRIM
QAS International air conditioner test facilities are able to conduct energy efficiency
test according to two types of test methods – air enthalpy and balanced-type
calorimeter.
To further improve the credibility of the testing lab in the future, the followings are
recommended;
i. lab has to maintain its accreditation
ii. lab has to enhance its capability through a continuous training to increase
staff competency
iii. lab has to reduce differences in reporting the results through participation
in proficiency programmes or round robin test programmes
As for mutual recognition agreement, Malaysia currently is a signatory to ASEAN
Electrical and Electronic Mutual Recognition Agreement (ASEAN EEEMRA) and
ASEAN Harmonised Electrical and Electronics Equipment Regulatory Regime
(AHEEERR). The two documents are for mutual acceptance of test report and test
certificates among ASEAN member states on certain regulated electrical and
electronic products including the energy efficiency test requirements
9.6 Monitoring and verification
9.6.1 Collection of EE data
A monitoring programme to follow-up the action plan is required. EC will monitor the
effectiveness of the EC Energy Efficiency Labelling programmes through data
collection from their information system and a database on energy efficiency. This
can be in the form of sales data on the number of high efficient air conditioners sold
in the country or an estimated amount of energy savings from energy efficient air
conditioners sold in a given period of time.National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia | 18
9.6.2 Verification of information on label
To ensure that the integrity of EC STAR rating programmes, a reliable compliance
monitoring process is a must. EC need to ensure that the declared energy
performance as well as related information provided on energy / STAR rating labels
are correct. A regular inspection on ACs market should be initiated. The current
mechanism where manufacturer or importer who have obtained COA and required to
print out the EE label (based on EC Energy Efficiency labelling) may have to be
reviewed. This is to ensure that the data information on the label are correct and not
disputable. Label redesign should also be considered so as to reflect the current
MEPS value as well as to distinguish the year the label was issued.
9.6.3 Market surveillance and a verification testing
There is legal framework to act on non-compliance issues for the labelling
programme in Malaysia. Under EC new Electricity (Amendment) Regulation 2013,
regulation 109A, it states that the EC may, from time to time, carry out market
surveillance to determine if the equipment referred to in the regulation is safe and
affixed with an efficiency rating label. The non- compliance and related issues are
addressed in the regulation. In addition, the EC is also responsible to ensure the
compliance with safety requirements. A good STAR rating labelling programmes
requires market surveillance as well as verification testing. The EC will initiate and
plan a market surveillance programme to ensure that the products already in the
market are always complying with the MEPS requirement. A component of the
market surveillance includes a verification testing on the samples picked up at
random from the market.
The significant of this programme is:
i. to ensure relevancy of data
ii. to ensure that samples in the market are in compliance with regulation
To ensure its effectiveness, it is recommended that the market surveillance
programmes be carried on a regular basis. This is especially for air conditioner test
data that were generated from overseas test labs and witness tests data conducted
at manufacturers’ premises
9.7 Supporting policies to promote products with better energy performance at the
national level.
The NEEAP has identified energy efficiency programmes to be implemented over a
period of 10 years. The programmes can be grouped into 5 key initiatives related:-
• Key Initiative 1: Promotion of 5-Star Rated appliances;
• Key Initiative 2: Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS);
• Key Initiative 3: Energy Audits and Management in Buildings and Industries;
• Key Initiative 4: Promotion of cogeneration.
• Key Initiative 5: Energy Efficient Building Design.
Key Initiatives 1 and 2 are related to promotional activities for high efficient air
conditioners. Although most of the programmes will be mainly funded by the private
sector, the government has also allocated a budget for awareness and promotional
activities to encourage consumer buy-in for energy efficient products, including that of
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Extract from NEEAP document19 | National Policy Roadmap: Malaysia
REFERENCES
The following reference materials / documents are used during the preparation of
these guidelines:
1) Harmonization of Air conditioners standards in ASEAN economies - A Regional
Policy Roadmap – CLASP – Feb 2015.
2) United Nations Energy Programmes for ASEAN SHINE – Guidelines for National
Policy Roadmap Development
3) National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP, 2016-2025) - Ministry of
Energy, Green Technology and Water
4) Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Programmes (CLASP) –
Energy Efficiency Labels and Standards: A Guidebook for Appliances,
Equipment, and Lighting 2nd Edition
5) EC Approval of Electrical Equipment (Electricity Regulations 1994) Information
Booklet 2014 Edition
6) Malaysia HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP Stage-1)(2012-2016) –
Department of Environment Malaysia and United Nations Development
Programme- April 2012
7) EC Website – www.st.gov.my and (http:// meih.st.gov.my/statistics)
8) Strategy Paper 17 RMK11 Document –EPU
9) Suruhanjaya Tenaga - National Energy Balance 2014PROMOTION OF HIGHER EFFICIENCY ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS IN MALAYSIA: AIR CONDITIONER ROADMAP GUIDELINES (A NATIONAL ROADMAP)
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