1. Reason for proposal
ㅇ It is intended to improve and supplement systems by upgrading the standard on energy efficiency and proposing mid-to-long term target consumption efficiency of some items of efficiency-control devices/ materials such as Kimchi refrigerators and washing machines, etc.
2. Main content
□ Adjustment of efficiency standard and proposal of mid-to-long term target consumption efficiency, etc.
|
Item |
Main content |
Planned date of enforcement |
|
Kimchi refrigerators |
· Upgrade of efficiency grade and minimum consumption efficiency standard.
· Proposal of target consumption efficiency after three (3) years and six (6) years. |
July 1, 2022 |
|
Washing machines |
· Upgrade of efficiency grade and minimum consumption efficiency standard.
· Proposal of target consumption efficiency after three (3) years and six (6) years.
· Amendment of grade labels. |
July 1, 2022 |
|
Electric heaters/coolers |
· Upgrade of efficiency grade and minimum consumption efficiency standard.
· Improvement of grade labels (Separate labeling of heating/ cooling efficiency). |
October 1, 2022 |
□ Relaxed consumption efficiency grade label placement
Consumption efficiency grade labels were placed on front side only but, in cases of some items, it is possible on the lateral side.
