National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Malawi (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism

The proposal seeks USD 347,838 over 18 months to develop mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and labelling schemes for refrigerators and distribution transformers in Malawi. It aims to reduce electricity losses and GHG emissions by creating a policy roadmap, strengthening institutional capacity, and identifying financing mechanisms to facilitate market transformation toward higher efficiency products.

• Malawi's electricity access is low, with only 12.7% of the population having access, making the reduction of electricity losses a priority for the government to manage budget burdens caused by subsidized electricity.
• The lack of dedicated energy efficiency policies and minimum energy performance standards prevents a sustainable market shift toward efficient products, which is critical as refrigerators may already account for over 30% of domestic electricity consumption.
• Adopting Best Available Technologies (BAT) for refrigerators and distribution transformers is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 228 tons per year by 2030.
• The project will establish mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), High Energy Performance Standards (HEPS), and a labelling scheme for refrigerators and distribution transformers.
• A key objective is to develop national policy roadmaps that include monitoring, verification, and enforcement (MV&E) frameworks, consumer awareness campaigns, and capacity building for customs officials.
• The proposal includes the design of financing mechanisms to accelerate deployment, such as import duty reductions, on-the-bill payments, and bulk procurement programs.
• The project aims to build national capacity so that the same regulatory approach can be applied to other appliances in the future, such as air conditioners, lighting, and industrial electric motors.
• The initiative is part of a broader regional effort, with similar proposals being prepared for Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe to potentially harmonize standards at a sub-regional level.

APA

Green Climate Fund (2019). National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Malawi (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-malawi-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf

Chicago

Green Climate Fund. National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Malawi (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism. 2019. https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-malawi-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{greenclimatefund2019national, author = {{Green Climate Fund}}, title = {{National framework for leapfrogging to Energy Efficient Appliances and Equipment in Malawi (Refrigerators and Distribution Transformers) through regulatory and financing mechanism}}, institution = {Green Climate Fund}, year = {2019}, month = dec, url = {https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/readiness-proposals-malawi-unep-ctcn-strategic-frameworks_0.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }