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GB 21455-2019 standard on minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2020 In force National
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People's Republic of China 2019 In force National
GB 35971-2018: MEPS for hermetic motor-compressor in room AC
People's Republic of China 2018 In force National
GB 26920.2-2015 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of commercial refrigerating appliances-Part 2: Commercial refrigerated cabinets with self-contained condensing unit.
People's Republic of China 2017 In force National
Fund management guidelines for industrial transformation and upgrade (made in China 2025)
People's Republic of China 2016 In force National
GB/T51141-2015 Evaluation Standard for Green Retrofit of Existing Buildings
People's Republic of China 2016 In force National
South African National Standard SANS 941; SANS/EN 54511
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The 13th Five-Year Plan for Energy and Resource Conservation by Public Institutions
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GB 19577-2015: Minimum Energy Performance Standards for water chillers
People's Republic of China 2015 In force National
Guideline for Energy Efficiency Credit
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Technical Guidelines for Passive Ultra-low Energy use Green Buildings (Trial Implementation in Residential Buildings)
People's Republic of China 2015 In force National
GB21455-2013: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for variable speed room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2013 Ended National
SANS 5151
South Africa 2013 In force National
SANS 5151
South Africa 2013 In force National
GB 26920.1-2011 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of commercial refrigerating appliances - Part 1: Refrigerated display cabinets with remote condensing unit
People's Republic of China 2012 In force National
SANS 204: Energy Efficiency in Buildings
South Africa 2011 In force National
Standards & Labelling Programme
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GB 12021.3-2010:The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2010 In force National
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South Africa 2008 In force National
Energy Efficiency Obligation
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GB 21455-2008: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for variable speed room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2008 Ended National
GB21454-2008: The minimum allowable values of the IPLV and energy efficiency grades for multi-connected air conditioner (heat pump)unit
People's Republic of China 2008 Ended National
Market Transformation Programme - Partnership with the UK
People's Republic of China 2006 In force National
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People's Republic of China 2005 Ended National
GB 19577-2004: Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for water chillers
People's Republic of China 2005 Ended National
GB19576-2004: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for unitary air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2005 In force National
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South Africa 2004 In force National
GB 12021.3-2000: The limited values of energy efficiency and evaluating values of energy conservation for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2001 Ended National
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People's Republic of China 1989 Ended National
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