Standards & Labeling Guidebook for Appliances, Equipment, and Lighting

(2nd Edition)

This guidebook is designed as a manual for government officials and others around the world responsible for developing, implementing, enforcing, monitoring, and maintaining labeling and standards setting programs. It discusses the pros and cons of adopting energy-efficiency labels and standards and describes the data, facilities, and institutional and human resources needed for these programs. It provides guidance on the design, development, CLASP provide technical and policy assistance on S&L in any part of the workd. CLASP is a strategic partner to UNDP-GEF.

The UNDP-GEF co-brands the 2nd Edition of the S&L Guidebook for Appliances, Equipment and Lighting published by CLASP.

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Cover Page (pdf 152 kb)
Table of Contents, List of Authors, List of Figures, List of Tables (pdf 259 kb)
Chapter 1: Introduction (pdf 89 kb)
Chapter 2: Energy-Efficiency Labels and Standards: An Overview Table 2.1: (pdf 458 kb)
The Status of Energy-Efficiency Labels and Standards (as of September 2004) (xls 71 kb)
Chapter 3: Deciding Whether and How to Implement Energy Labels and Standards (pdf 221 kb)
Chapter 4: Energy Testing for Appliances (pdf 265 kb)
Chapter 5: Designing and Implementing a Labeling Program (pdf 887 kb)
Chapter 6: Analyzing and Setting Standards (pdf 336 kb)
Chapter 7: Designing and Implementing Communications Campaigns for Labeling and Standards-Setting Programs (pdf 628 kb)
Chapter 8: Ensuring the Integrity of Labeling and Standards-Setting Programs (pdf 148 kb)
Chapter 9: Evaluating the Impact of Labeling and Standards-Setting Programs (pdf 253 kb)
Chapter 10: Energy Programs and Policies that Complement Labels and Standards (pdf 239 kb)
Acronyms, Glossary, References and Index (pdf 522 kb)