National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate Friendly Commercial Refrigerating Appliances in Brazil

The proposal seeks USD 599,704 to help Brazil 'leapfrog' to sustainable commercial refrigeration by implementing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labels for the first time in this sector. The project, implemented by UNEP, aims to reduce electricity demand and GHG emissions, as commercial refrigeration is estimated to account for 25% of energy consumption in an average Brazilian supermarket. Key activities include establishing a Policy Working Group, conducting a national market assessment, developing a Monitoring, Verification and Enforcement (MVE) framework, and creating guidelines for sustainable public procurement. The project also intends to share lessons learned with other MERCOSUR countries to create a regional multiplier effect.

• Commercial refrigeration in Brazil is a significant energy consumer, accounting for approximately 25% of the energy used in an average supermarket, yet it currently lacks energy regulations.
• Brazil's electricity consumption is projected to increase by approximately 44% between 2019 and 2029, rising from 549 TWh to 793 TWh.
• The project aims to implement Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labels for commercial refrigerators for the first time in Brazil to reduce pressure on the electricity grid and lower CO2 emissions.
• The proposal estimates that if energy savings in the commercial refrigeration sector are similar to those in the residential sector, it could avoid 9.1 TWh of electricity demand by 2030, equivalent to 6 MtCO2e and 1.2 billion USD in electricity bills.
• The project will develop a Monitoring, Verification and Enforcement (MVE) framework to oversee products sold in the market, including capacity training for national laboratories and supervisory agencies.
• Sustainable public procurement guidelines will be developed, leveraging the fact that public purchasing represents 12.5% of the Brazilian market.
• The project will establish a Policy Working Group (PWG) comprising government bodies (such as the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Ministry of Economy), agencies (INMETRO, PROCEL, EPE), and private sector representatives.
• The project intends to share its strategy and lessons learned with other MERCOSUR countries to facilitate a regional multiplier effect.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2020). National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate Friendly Commercial Refrigerating Appliances in Brazil. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/brazil-strategic-framwork-unep.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate Friendly Commercial Refrigerating Appliances in Brazil. 2020. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/brazil-strategic-framwork-unep.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2020national, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{National Framework for Leapfrogging to Energy-Efficient and Climate Friendly Commercial Refrigerating Appliances in Brazil}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2020}, month = dec, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/brazil-strategic-framwork-unep.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }