China to raise energy efficiency standards
2013-09-01
China will carry out new energy efficiency standards for five categories of home appliances, including variable frequency air conditioners, washing machines, flat panel TVs, extractor hoods and heat pump water heaters starting Oct 1, according to an announcement made by the Standardization Administration of China. The electricity consumption of variable frequency air conditioners, flat panel TVs and washing machines will be lowered to half the current level.
