On 10 March 2023 the National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore issued new circulars under the Energy Conservation Act (ECA) on air conditioners, refrigerators and dryers.
Summary of the changes:
From 1 April 2024, the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and the mandatory energy labelling scheme (MELS) are extended to portable air conditioners.
From 1 April 2024, the tick rating system, energy label and MEPS for regulated lamps are revised, and the requirements are extended to more types of lamps.
MEPS and new standby power requirements are extended to televisions, effective from 1 April 2024.
The MEPS requirements for split air conditioners are updated, effective from 1 April 2025.
The MEPS requirements for refrigerators are updated, effective from 1 April 2025.
The test standards applicable to refrigerators, televisions, LED lamps and CFLi are updated, effective from 1 January 2024.
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