Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2024 · Updated to 26 Nov 2024 · Part V · Provisions Relating to Energy-Using Product
21. Application for certificate of energy efficiency
Feedback & supportAn application by a manufacturer or importer who intends to distribute an energy-using product to which this Act applies for a certificate of energy efficiency in respect of the energy-using product shall be made to the Commission in such manner as may be determined by the Commission.
manufacturer
“manufacturer” means a manufacturer who manufactures any energy-using product;
An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee and such information, particulars or document as may be determined by the Commission.
prescribed
“prescribed” means prescribed by the Minister by regulations made under this Act;
After considering the application, the Commission may—
Commission
“Commission” means the Energy Commission established under the Energy Commission Act 2001;
approve the application if—
the energy-using product conforms to the testing methodology of an energy-using product, the calculation of energy efficiency and the energy efficiency rating as specified in the guidelines; and
the energy-using product meets the minimum energy performance standards as may be prescribed; or
refuse the application, stating the grounds for refusal.
Where the Commission approves the application, the Commission shall, upon payment of a prescribed fee, issue a certificate of energy efficiency in respect of the energy-using product in such form as may be determined by the Commission.
certificate of energy efficiency
“certificate of energy efficiency” means the certificate of energy efficiency issued in respect of a class of energy-using product;
Upon the issuance of a certificate of energy efficiency under subsection (4), the Commission shall also issue an energy efficiency rating label in respect of the energy-using product in such form as may be determined by the Commission.
energy efficiency rating
“energy efficiency rating” means energy efficiency rating for a building indicated through star rating;
The certificate of energy efficiency issued under subsection (4)
shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its issuance.