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This specification document provides detailed guidance on how to set up an effective Product Registration System (PRS) to support energy efficiency policies. It defines what information regulators should capture from manufacturers or importers; product test results, model identifiers, refrigeration / cooling equipment details etc., in an online registry to help monitor market compliance with performance standards and labeling programmes. It outlines functional requirements for the software, data fields, verification steps, and processes for granting or rejecting registration. For anyone building regulatory or compliance frameworks, the PRS becomes an entry checkpoint ensuring only compliant products enter the market, helps customs, supports market surveillance and enables transparency in the supply chain.

The Refrigerants Procurement Climate Collaborative (PCC) provides guidance and practical tools to help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with refrigerants used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heat pump equipment. Developed by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, the resource supports institutional and public procurement professionals in identifying, specifying, and managing low-GWP refrigerant alternatives across the equipment life cycle. The PCC offers model procurement language, technical resources, and policy templates that can be integrated into organizational purchasing and facility management processes.

The Regional Energy Efficiency Policy Recommendations document provides a comprehensive framework for enhancing energy efficiency across various regions. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a combination of regulatory measures, information dissemination, and incentives to drive energy efficiency improvements. The recommendations are designed to assist policymakers in developing and implementing effective energy efficiency policies tailored to their specific regional contexts.

The Regional Savings Assessment provides an overview of the potential benefits of adopting energy-efficient and climate-friendly appliances and equipment across Central Africa. It evaluates lighting, cooling appliances (residential refrigerators, commercial refrigeration, room air conditioners), and other products, presenting scenarios from business-as-usual to higher ambition Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) aligned with U4E’s Model Regulation Guidelines. The report quantifies potential electricity, cost, and emissions savings by 2040 and shows how more ambitious policies could avoid power plant investments, lower consumer bills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is a practical resource for policymakers and stakeholders seeking evidence to guide sustainable energy efficiency strategies in the region.

The Regional Savings Assessment for the East African Region evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of adopting energy-efficient and climate-friendly lighting, cooling, and equipment across 12 countries. It compares Business as Usual, Minimum Ambition (aligned with U4E Model Regulation Guidelines), and High Ambition scenarios, showing that by 2040 the region could save up to 22 TWh of electricity annually, cut billions in electricity costs, avoid 5–9 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, and defer investment in multiple power plants. The assessment highlights how ambitious policies on minimum energy performance standards, product labelling, monitoring, and incentives can deliver significant gains in energy access, economic resilience, and climate goals.

The Roadmap towards Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Space Cooling in ASEAN addresses the rapidly growing demand for space cooling (air conditioners and fans) in ASEAN due to economic development, population growth, and urbanization. It sets ambitious regional targets and milestones aimed at decoupling cooling access from high electricity demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The roadmap outlines a suite of foundational policy measures such as MEPS, energy labelling, and harmonized test standards along with complementary incentives, regulatory, information, and enforcement tools. It provides guidance to ASEAN Member States on designing policy packages tailored to their national contexts, including timelines and milestones to guide progress.

The Rwanda Cooling Initiative (R-COOL) is a national programme launched in 2018 to accelerate the transition to energy-efficient and climate-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners. R-COOL integrates policy development, awareness campaigns, financial mechanisms, and other market transformation efforts. R-COOL FI, part of the programme, is an on-wage financial mechanism, where eligible salaried employees from the public and private sectors may request loans from participating banks to purchase new cooling appliances that meet strict performance criteria. The Coolease scheme lets enterprises get latest cooling equipment without an upfront investment. A financial institution provides the cooling system through a leasing agreement, using the AC and refrigeration equipment as collateral. A special subsidiary, set up by Rwanda Business Development Fund, manages financing and monthly payments. Technology providers install and maintain the equipment as part of the deal. Only approved efficient and climate-friendly technologies are eligible. A guarantee fund covers part of the risk if clients fail to pay.