Project Title

Electric Fans Energy Efficiency Improvement in APEC Region: Review of Experience and Best Practices 

Project Year

2024   

Project Number

EWG_206_2024A 

Project Session

Session 2   

Project Type

Standard 

Project Status

Project in Implementation   
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Project No.

EWG_206_2024A 

Project Title

Electric Fans Energy Efficiency Improvement in APEC Region: Review of Experience and Best Practices 

Project Status

Project in Implementation 

Publication (if any)

 

Fund Account

APEC Support Fund 

Sub-fund

ASF: Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon and Energy Resiliency Measures (EELCER) 

Project Year

2024 

Project Session

Session 2 

APEC Funding

92,360 

Co-funding Amount

70,500 

Total Project Value

162,860 

Sponsoring Forum

Energy Working Group (EWG) 

Topics

Energy; Standards; Conformance; Science and Technology 

Committee

SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE) 

Other Fora Involved

 

Other Non-APEC Stakeholders Involved

 

Proposing Economy(ies)

Chinese Taipei 

Co-Sponsoring Economies

Japan; Korea; Thailand; Viet Nam 

Expected Start Date

01/01/2025 

Expected Completion Date

30/06/2026 

Project Proponent Name 1

Yung-Dung Chen 

Job Title 1

Senior Executive Officer 

Organization 1

Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs 

Postal Address 1

Not Applicable 

Telephone 1

886227757729 

Fax 1

Not Applicable 

Email 1

ydchen@moeaea.gov.tw 

Project Proponent Name 2

Peng-Wen Chen 

Job Title 2

Technical Specialist 

Organization 2

Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs 

Postal Address 2

Not Applicable 

Telephone 2

886227757788 

Fax 2

Not Applicable 

Email 2

pwchen2@moea ea.gov.tw 

Declaration

Yung-Dung Chen 

Project Summary

This project seeks to build the capacity for implementing advanced technologies and policies related to high-efficiency electric fans in developing APEC economies. It aims to align with the directions of the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 to support efforts and policies to address all environmental challenges for a sustainable planet and to meet APEC's objectives for reducing energy intensity, which emphasize fostering cooperation among member economies, understanding their R&D needs, establishing information platforms, nurturing Asia-Pacific intellectual networks, sharing R&D outcomes, and bolstering practical project collaboration. A technical experts group will evaluate and promote energy efficiency measures for electric fans and assess policy impacts. The project will also create a platform for sharing design experiences and enhancing training across the APEC region, with workshops to develop a roadmap for future efficiency management.

Relevance

Region

Many APEC economies, Including US, Canada, China, Viet Nam, Chinese Taipei and so on, have regulations and testing standards related to electric fans, mostly referencing the IEC 60879 standard. However, there are slight differences in testing environments and conditions. Considering some developing economies are still in the trial phase, sharing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and testing standards for electric fans among economies can accelerate energy efficiency management in the APEC region.

This project will engage various stakeholders across APEC economies, including policymakers, energy efficiency (EE) management organizations, and manufacturers. It will begin by investigating APEC EE benchmarks and market data in developing economies. Subsequently, a working meeting will be convened, inviting representatives from these economies to discuss their EE management status and electric fan efficiency enhancements. This ensures alignment between project findings and their specific needs. Seminars will then be organized across the APEC region to disseminate research outcomes. Additionally, a platform for sharing electric fan energy-saving knowledge will be established to address inquiries from developing economies, with insights provided by global experts in the field.

Eligibility and Fund Priorities
This research fulfills the eligibility requirements for the ASF Fund - Energy Efficiency, Low Carbon and Energy Resiliency Measures. This project is designed to remove barriers to global trade and enable the exchange of member’s test reports, aiming to enhance the widespread adoption of high-efficiency electric fans and energy efficiency (EE) management, in line with APEC's energy intensity reduction target directive. It also focuses on quality growth in EE promotion. This project accelerates the research, development, promotion and application of electric fan energy-saving technology through experience summarization and information exchange.

Capacity Building

1. The project will distribute questionnaires to members of developing economies, soliciting their input on energy efficiency management and technology development issues related to electric fans.

2. Workshops will enable economies with successful electric fan EE promotion experiences to share their case studies, expanding learning opportunities for EE management and energy conservation in the APEC region.

3. Case studies will be included in the Final Report, which will focus on policy implementation for electric fan EE promotion, covering energy-saving technology development, relevance to EE benchmarks, program design, market surveillance, testing procedures, efficiency enhancement, stakeholder engagement, and subsidies. These results will aid in developing future energy efficiency management and benchmarks.

4. Based on questionnaire survey results, the project will collect information on demands for energy-saving technology and EE management in electric fan promotion, facilitating the organization of additional training courses for developing economies.

Objectives

1. Assessing the energy efficiency management and policies regarding electric fans to offer policy recommendations for APEC economies.

2. Choosing the most suitable practical case to examine methods for enhancing the market share of high-efficiency electric fans.

3. Assessing the existing energy-saving technologies for electric fans within energy efficiency regulations.

4. Spreading project experience, sharing best practices, and gathering feedback within the APEC region.

5. Setting up a platform for sharing knowledge on energy-saving techniques for electric fans and integrating the EGEE&C's electric fan network to offer information on energy-saving designs.

Alignment

APEC

This project aims to investigate APEC's energy efficiency benchmarks and market data in developing economies. It is aligned with the directions of the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040, which commits to promoting economic policies, cooperation, and growth to support global efforts in comprehensively addressing all environmental challenges.

With the objective of intensifying inclusive human resource development, as well as economic and technical cooperation, to better equip our people with the skills and knowledge for the future, the project will disseminate specific research outcomes through seminars in the APEC region. Additionally, it will establish a platform for sharing knowledge on energy-saving practices related to electric fans, addressing inquiries from developing economies, with relevant insights provided by global electric fan experts.

Forum

APEC leaders emphasized the significance of enhancing energy efficiency. The EWG has set forth two collective objectives. The first objective aims to decrease energy intensity by at least 45% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. The second objective seeks to increase the proportion of modern renewables in the energy composition by twofold by 2030, in comparison to 2010 figures.

At the core of this endeavor is the formation of a technical experts group tasked with assessing and advocating for energy efficiency measures related to electric fans, while clarifying the influence of policy directives on energy-saving effectiveness. This could aid in realizing energy-saving potential and achieving greater energy efficiency, while also supporting the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EGEEC) expert group in assisting the Energy Working Group (EWG).

TILF/ASF Justification

Not Applicable.

Beneficiaries and Outputs

Outputs

1) A Pre-Workshop Survey
We plan to conduct a pre-workshop survey (online questionnaire) targeting all economies, particularly those in Southeast Asia, as fans are more frequently used in the economies of this region. Due to the significant variation in electric fan quality and the diversity of product types, preliminary data collection and literature review have been conducted on how fan aftermarket management is handled across different economies, whether the IEC 60879 measurement method is universally applicable, and the measurement tolerances in the aftermarket. The survey will be sent to all policy makers, in APEC economies before the workshop and will also help the project focus on issues most pertinent to the member economies and develop substantive recommendations. We will develop a survey note (minimum 5 pages excluding annexes to summarise the results), and the result of the survey will be incorporated and summarised in the final report.

2) Workshop
The workshop will be scheduled to take place in Taipei as a two-day event. The honorarium(1-3 hrs for each expert), airfare (4 experts and 22 participants), and per diem (4 experts and 22 participants) will funded by APEC. The Workshop will be held on the first day (8AM–5PM), and for the half day in the morning of second day, a meeting to wrap up the key discussions and recommendations will be held, after that, the half day in the afternoon will feature a site visit to ITRI(Industrial Technology Research Institute). The theme of the first day of the event is energy efficiency management. In the morning, three speakers will deliver presentations, followed by two speakers in the afternoon. Representatives of policymakers from APEC economies will be invited to report on their respective energy efficiency management policies for electric fans. After all the presentations, there will be a discussion and Q&A session. As for the half second day's site visit, we will travel to ITRI, located 80 kilometers away from the Workshop venue. ITRI has been managing energy efficiency efforts in Chinese Taipei for nearly 20 years, offering relevant management techniques for reference. It also features laboratories (not limited to electric fans) available for visits, providing an opportunity for economies to learn from and exchange management experiences with Chinese Taipei. We will conduct a mandatory post-event evaluation right after the Workshop. A Workshop Summary(minimum of 5 pages excludes annexes.) with outcomes and recommendations from the Workshop will be an annex to the Final Report and presented alongside the Final Report. Such report will include substantive content and be composed of the following, but not limited to, sections: introduction of the project; briefings of the presentations made at the workshop I, suggested recommendations made by Workshop participants and the speakers and some highlights of pre-workshop survey, conclusion of the post-event evaluation.

3) Final Report

The Final report (minimum 12 pages, excluding annexes), titled "Electric Fan Energy Efficiency Improvement in the APEC Region: Review of Experience and Best Practices" (minimum 12 pages, excluding annexes), is tailored to meet the needs of electric appliance stakeholders across APEC member economies. Its primary aim is to serve as a comprehensive resource for understanding and promoting energy efficiency in electric fan design, manufacturing, and regulation.

This report will provide a detailed summary of the activities and research carried out over the past year, presenting key findings that highlight both challenges and opportunities in the region. It will include data-driven insights gathered from a questionnaire survey conducted among relevant stakeholders, offering a snapshot of current practices, awareness, and adoption levels regarding energy efficiency standards.

Additionally, the report will feature a literature review that examines existing benchmarks and market share analyses for electric fans, providing a comparative perspective on energy efficiency advancements within the APEC region. To further illustrate practical applications, the report will delve into insights from a workshop that explored case studies of electric fans compliant with energy efficiency regulations. This section will showcase real-world examples, innovative solutions, and lessons learned from successful implementations.

By consolidating these elements, the report aims to provide actionable recommendations, foster knowledge sharing, and encourage collaboration among APEC members to drive improvements in energy efficiency for electric fans, contributing to regional sustainability goals. The Final report will be widely disseminated across the APEC region and made available for free download on the APEC website.

Outcomes

1) Policymakers in these developing economies are expected to improve their domestic energy efficiency management programs accordingly, a post- event evaluation questionnaire will be conducted after the workshop to evaluate the activity's benefits for the economies.

2) By conducting workshops, economies with successful experiences in promoting electric fan energy efficiency can share their history and the benefits of their policy implementation processes through case study presentations. This will enhance the learning capacity for energy efficiency management and energy conservation applications within the APEC region, a post- event evaluation questionnaire will be conducted after the workshop to evaluate the activity's benefits for the economies.

3) These survey findings will be valuable in developing future energy efficiency management and benchmarking for developing economies, it will enhance APEC economies' capacity in developing future EE, a post- event evaluation questionnaire will be conducted after the workshop to evaluate the activity's benefits for the economies. Based on the pre-workshop survey results, the project gathers information on the demand for energy-saving technologies and energy efficiency management practices related to promoting electric fan energy efficiency.

4) Electric fans are widely used household appliances, particularly by homemakers. This project encourages women's engagement in energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts, aiming to better align the design of electric fans with household needs. Efforts will be made to invite female participants whenever possible, and the results will be recorded with signatures.

Beneficiaries

Direct project participants include policymakers, electric fan manufacturers in developing economies, technical experts in electric fan EE promotion, and manufacturers of energy-saving technologies. Technical experts can share their expertise in the subject, while developing economies gain direct knowledge on EE promotion issues, including technology information and policy experiences. Future policymakers, as indirect beneficiaries, can also refer to the outcomes of our project to develop energy efficiency management policies for their respective economies.

Workshops will facilitate information exchange, promoting international expert participation to strengthen energy efficiency regulations and meet APEC's energy intensity reduction targets. Outputs will address developing economies' demands for electric fan EE improvement, expanding influence on policymakers and manufacturers. Expert opinions will be integrated through collaborative workshops, building a connection and communication to enhance electric fan energy efficiency and regional economic prosperity.

Dissemination

The results of this project will be widely disseminated across the APEC region and made available for free download on the APEC website. The project will produce the following report for dissemination: Final report for electric fan energy efficiency improvement in APEC Region: review of experience and best practices, targeting stakeholders across all APEC economies.

Gender

Please see Project Proposal in Supporting Documents folder.

Work Plan

Please see Project Proposal in Supporting Documents folder.

Risks

Please see Project Proposal in Supporting Documents folder.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Please see Project Proposal in Supporting Documents folder.

Linkages

The project will involve the EWG and EGEEC for review, input, and recommendations, and also try to involve APEC Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC).

Forum considering the reference to IEC 60879 standard which will benefit this forum. Outputs will be shared with group members, who will be invited to consultation workshops and an international conference.

Regular progress updates will be provided. EGEE&C members may speak or participate in workshops to offer insights. The project will leverage outcomes from other APEC EWG projects on electric fan topics, such as EE benchmarking and standard harmonization. The project will also focus on reviewing international research and development trends from renowned institutes for electric fan energy- saving technology. Several workshops have ever focused on the similar technical topics including: 1)National Lighting Design Centers Workshop (EWG 14/2012A); and

2) Distributions Transformers Workshop.

Sustainability

1) The final report of this project will be published in the website of APEC, EGEEC and Energy Conservation Label in Chinese Taipei.

2) For any questions about the project, the project team will provide solutions to continuously enhance technical knowledge and energy efficiency management among APEC economies. Project outputs and planned follow-up studies will be shared with partners and stakeholders to support their ongoing energy efficiency promotion efforts. Developing economies will benefit the most from the methodology and best- case study, improving their own systems. After the project concludes, the execution team will offer in-depth or on-site consulting services to interested industries or policymakers, ensuring sustainability through reasonable charges for these services. If there is available financial support, the EE promotion related training for the other appliances will be conducted in all possible APEC economies area.

3) The project outcomes will address practical issues related to electric fan products, including design, testing and inspection, and differences in rotor motors, based on input from global manufacturers and experts.

4) With numerous projects on electric fan topics underway in recent years, including harmonization and energy efficiency promotion, there is ample technology and experience available for upcoming energy efficiency regulations. Other similar energy- consuming products can also benefit from the project's implementation experience if the EWG incorporates more workplans on fan-related topics in the future.

As previously mentioned, the energy consumption of electric fans is rapidly increasing, especially in developing APEC economies. We expect participants to share information with policymakers as well as local dealers and manufacturers. All the outcomes and technical information from this project will aid developing economies in evaluating the feasibility of promoting electric fan energy efficiency.

Project Overseers

The Project Overseers is Mr. Yung-Dung Chen, the Senior Specialist of Energy Management Division, Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Chinese Taipei. Mr. Chen has expertise in energy efficiency policy and management for energy consumed apparatus and devices and International Studies.

His working experiences include but not limited to formulating EE policies and EE management related regulations; promoting MEPS, energy efficiency rating labeling, and voluntary energy conservation label.

Cost Efficiency

Not Applicable.

Drawdown Timetable

Not Applicable.

Direct Labour

Please see Project Proposal in Supporting Documents folder.

Waivers

Not Applicable.

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Yes 
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