New grading standards under Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme to take full effect
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Starting from September 30, refrigerating appliances, washing machines and storage type electric water heaters must bear energy labels in compliance with the new energy efficiency grading standards before they are supplied to the local market. The reference number of the new energy label will carry the prefix "U3".
The implementation of the new energy efficiency grading standards is expected to bring an additional energy saving of about 270 million kilowatt-hours per year, which is equivalent to an annual reduction of carbon emissions by about 189 000 tonnes.
The Code of Practice on Energy Labelling of Products was revised last year with the energy efficiency grading standards for the aforementioned three products raised by about 30 per cent. The 15-month transitional period will end on September 29, 2025. For further information about MEELS and the new energy efficiency grading standards, please visit the thematic website of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (www.emsd.gov.hk/energylabel/en/home.html).
Ends/Friday, September 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 11:40
Issued at HKT 11:40
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