Measures
The Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) is a widely used policy instrument for promoting energy efficiency by removing poor-performing appliances from the market, thereby forcing manufacturers to introduce innovation and consumers to adopt energy efficient appliances. For example, in 1988 the Government of Japan launched the “Top Runner programme” for energy efficiency standards across 21 products. As a result, energy efficiency standards were met or exceeded across all 21 products, with benefits such as cost savings and GHG reduction due to reduced energy consumption. Such schemes have also been introduced in Australia, India and Malaysia, among other countries. Complementing the roll out of MEPS, the Government of Kyrgyzstan may consider having appliance replacement programmes, such as providing subsidies to promote early retirement of existing inefficient appliances. This will allow a more rapid adoption of efficient appliances.
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