Electrical appliances and lighting

in ROMANIA Iuliana LAZAR- ANRE

Second meeting of the project “Monitoring of EU and national energy

efficiency targets” (ODYSSEE-MURE 2010)

Ljubljana, 31 march-1st April 2011

Romanian economy restructuring has influ-enced the evolution of energy consumption. After a maximum value surpassing 33 mil toe was attained in 1996, the value of con-sumption has lately stabilized at about 24 mil toe. It is expected that the economic development of the country will lead to an increase in this consumption, but latter will decrease due to the envisaged energy effi-ciency measures.

Overview

Analyzing the period 1992-2007, in the total of final energy consumption, the household consumption registered a certain decrease. 1992 - 48%

2007 - 40%

Overview

In 1997 the energy consumption value was 0,94 toe/ dwelling.

The aim of CREFEN project - a Research of Excellence (Ceex) Project - is to achieve an integrated software system able to meet the most exigent requirements concerning the energy efficiency and saving in the residential sector.

Ownership rate of energy consumptions in home Ownership rate of energy consumptions in home

Penetration rate of lamps of each type

7,13%

2,38%

6,67% 9,38%

74,44%

Incandescent Low wattage High wattage Fluorescent CFls

74,44 % of total lamps are incandescent lamps and only 2,38 % are « high wattage» lamps with high energy classes (REMODECE project). Lighting has a big savings potential but the problems for the people are the price of this lamps too high for their income and the lighting quality.

Penetration rate of lamps

Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism (for the energy

efficient in buildings), Ministry of Transports and Infrastructures, Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), Energy Research And Modernizing Institute - ICEMENERG, as

a technical consultant of the Ministry of Economy and ANRE.

The main regulatory documents that have been lately developed will be further presented.

The main institutions responsible for energy efficiency at the national level

The transposition of European Directives in Romanian legislation

In the field of energy labeling for electrical appliances, Romania transposed all the European legislation

Refrigerators, freezers and

combinations of them

92/72/EEC, 94/2/EEC

96/57/EC, 2003/66/EEC

GD 972/ 2004

(GD1039/2003, GD

573/2001)

Laundry washing machines Directives 95/12/EEC,

96/89/EC

GD 1252/2005

(GD 598/2001)

Laundry washing/drying machines

Laundry drying machines

Directive 96/60/EC

Directive 95/13/EC

GD 230/2005

(GD 671/2001)

GD 736/2006

(GD 1274/2001)

Dishes washing machines

Air-conditioning equipments

Directive 97/17/EC

Directive 2002/31/EC

GD 86/2006

(GD 27/2002)

GD 1871/ 2005

(GD 407/2003)

Electric ovens

Lamps and ballasts

Directive 2002/40/EC

Directive 1998/11/EC

Directive 2000/55/EC

GD 456/2004

(GD 1117/2002)

GD 1056/2001

GD 1160/2003

(GD 1549/2002

The transposition of European Directives in Romanian legislation

Since July 2011, Romania must implement the new Labelling Directive 30 / Mai 2010. This directive will replace Directive 92/72/EEC. Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business Environment and Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority are working to transpose the new directive. The responsibility of implementation is not yet establish but we suppose that:

Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority and National Authority for Consumer Protection will be the responsible authorities.

According to European legislation, Romania will take over all the delegated acts and will establish the responsibilities of authorities for implementation through Government Decisions.

Average final energy consumption covered by ESD (2001-2005) 20,840

9% energy savings by 2016 1,876*

National energy saving target by 2016 2,800**

Intermediate energy saving target by 2010 940***

[thou toe]

* Minimum value according to the Directive 2006/32/EC ** 13.5 % of average finale energy consumption 2001 – 2005, respectively 1.5% annualy

*** 4.5 % of average finale energy consumption 2001 – 2005, respectively 1.5% annualy

According to the EU Energy Efficiency Directive provisions, on June 30, 2007, Romania submitted at the European Commission the first NEEAP. Romania’s energy saving target is given in the following table:

National Energy Efficiency Action Plan

Promoting the use of energy efficient household electrical appliances and lamps

The promotion of the replacement of incandescent lamps with « high wattage» lamps with high energy classes, as well as the replacement of older household appliances with more efficient models.

Introduction of a bonus scheme to support the replacement of

refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners (50 Euro bonus for purchasing A/A+ energy class appliances- since 2009)

The reduction of energy consumption in individual dwellings through

the use of appliances and equipment that respect minimum energy efficiency standards and of renewable energy sources.

NEEAP - Measures for Household appliances and lighting

REMODECE - Residential Monitoring to Decrease Energy Use and Carbon Emissions in Europe 2006 – 2009

http://www.selina-project.eu/

SELINA- Standby and Off Mode Energy Losses In New Appliances Measured in Shops 2008 – 2010

http://remodece.isr.uc.pt/

CEECAP - Energy labeling of household appliances in Central and Eastern Europe 2006 – 2009

http:/www.ceecap.org/

Intelligent Energy Europe - Projects

Title Awareness- raising CAMPAIGNS for labelling

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• lamps

Actor • energy/environmental agency

• retailers

• CEECAP project

Target group • general user

• retailer

Duration Starting: January 2007 Ending: October 2008

Description 13000 leaflets - The instrument guides consumers for an efficient acquisition of

domestic appliances.

The leaflet includes 3 models of energy label for refrigerator with freezer, washing

machines and lamp. The consumers can use this information at the

acquisitions. Also the consumers can find an energy label with general main

explications. The leaflets were distributed in shops.

Costs 4500 EU

Description of national policies and actions in order to accelerate the market penetration of energy-efficient electrical appliances

2006-2011

Title: MARKET WORKSHOP regarding energy labelling of

appliances

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• air - conditioners

• lamps

Actor • central government

• energy / environmental agency

Other: CEECAP project, REMODECE project, SELINA project,

Cooperation Programm ARCE - ADEME

Target group

general user, retailer, manufacturer

Duration Starting: January 2006 ongoing/ continuous process

Description 600 participants at 30 workshops

The instrument facilitates information of the stakeholders above the

energy efficiency legislation, Government Decision, market survey

activities of ANRE/ARCE. Also, this instrument can help by the network

information and exchange of experience between all actors in the

market: manufacturers, retailers of the appliances and state

institutions/decision makers, because each of them had their own

contribution on Romanian market.

Costs 8000 EU

Title Information CAMPAIGNS regarding use of domestic appliances

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• lamps

Actor • central government

• regional/local authorities

• other: Info Points beside municipalities and ARCE Territorial Offices

Target group • general user

• purchaser

• retailer

Duration Starting: January 2006 Ending: December 2006

Description The leaflet includes 30 advices for the consumers regarding cool appliances,

washing appliances, central heating and lighting systems. They can use these

information both acquisition and using. Also the consumers can find an energy

label with main explications.

10000 leaflets were distributed in shops.

Costs 5000 EU

Title Information brochures and/or website

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• air-conditioners

• lamps

• consumer electronics (TVs, audio devices etc.)

Actor • central government

• energy / environmental agency

• other: Info Points beside municipalities and ARCE Territorial Offices

Target group general user

Duration Starting: January 2008 Ending: December 2008

Description Information brochures presented the importance of saving energy by changing

our behaviour in the way we use domestic appliances, not only for

environmental reasons but for economical reasons as well. The brochure

gives the examples of the economic benefits (in euros/year) that will arise if

simple steps for saving energy are followed. Among other measures/

suggestions, the importance of choosing energy efficient appliances is

outlined.

1000 brochures and 1000 CD-ROM to increase awareness on how to reduce

electricity consumption.

Costs 2000 EU

Title Information Campaigns into the stores

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• air-conditioners

• lamps

Actor • central government

• Retailers

• other: Info Points beside municipalities and ARCE Territorial Offices

Target group • general user

• purchaser

Duration Starting: August 2008 Ending: December 2009

Description There are two models for the posters. In one poster, the consumers are advised

for acquisition domestic appliances with A ++, A+ and A class.

The other one include advices for change of incandescent lamps with

fluorescent lamps. Also the consumers can find a model for general energy

label and information regarding of energy savings in an year.

500 posters - instrument guides consumers for an efficient acquisition of

domestic appliances. The posters were displayed in the shops.

Costs 2000 EU

Title Pilot action in Romania - SELINA project

Type of equipment

• all appliances

Actor

central government

energy / environmental agency

retailers

• other: Info Points beside municipalities and ANRE Territorial Offices

Target group general user

Duration Starting: May 2010 Ending: December 2010

Contents Two leaflets:

first leaflet contains 25 utile advices for reduce the energy consumption

in stand-by and off modes at household appliances.

the second leaflet is an informative mini-guideline with explanations about

new labelling of household appliances.

5000 leaflets to increase awareness on how to reduce electricity consumption

in stand-by and off mode

Costs 1500 EU

Title: Information CAMPAIGNS regarding stand-by and off mode of

domestic appliances

Type of equipment

• big household appliances (cooling and washing appliances, ovens)

• lamps

Actor • central government

• regional / local authorities

• other: Info Points beside municipalities and ANRE Territorial Offices, Selina project

Target group • general user

• purchaser

• retailer

Duration Starting: September 2010 Ending: May 2011

Description of the measure

The brochures includes advices for the consumers regarding all domestic

appliaces for stand-by and off mode. They can use these information both

acquisition and using. 5000 brochures were distributed in shops.

Costs 2000 EU

INFO Point CLUJ On 2nd of February 2011 was opened the Information Point for energy efficiency in the residential sector and renewable energy based in Cluj Territorial Office, Heroes Street No.16. It is designed both specialists and general public, to increase the level of knowledge in these areas, facilitate access to technologies and contact between appliances and equipments providers and their users.

Contact us: Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority

4, Soseaua Cotroceni

Bucharest 020371,

ROMANIA

http://www.anre.ro Tel: +40 (0)213033820

Fax: +40 (0)213033807

E-mail: iuliana.lazar@anre.ro

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION !