On June 17, 2024, the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) announced a new batch of standards projects concerning minimum energy efficiency values and energy efficiency grades and call for public comments until July, 17, 2024. These proposals are now open for public comment. SAC will oversee the development process through SAC/TC20 (Energy Fundamentals and Management). Simultaneously, the China National Institute of Standardization will translate these standards into English upon completion, ensuring availability in both Chinese and English.

Five standards within this batch are for more commonly equipment/appliance, and the main scope of the standards drafts is summarized as below:

Data Storage Devices:
Standard name: Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for data storage devices

Aims to enhance energy efficiency in data storage equipment by standardizing energy consumption test methods, including indicators like IOPS/W and GB/W, to ensure consistent test results.

Dehumidifiers:

Standard name: Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for dehumidifiers
Addresses the growing demand for dehumidifiers in China by setting minimum energy efficiency values, grades, and testing methods for vapor-compression cycle refrigeration-based units.

Floor Cleaning Appliances:

Standard name: Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for floor cleaning appliances
Defines minimum energy efficiency values, grades, and testing methods for AC or DC powered vacuum cleaners and cleaning robots used in non-professional settings such as homes and schools.

Centrifugal Pump Units for Fresh Water:

Standard name: Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for centrifugal pump units for fresh water
Establishes minimum energy efficiency values, grades, and testing methods for various types of centrifugal pump units used for fresh water applications, excluding non-metallic and seal-less rotodynamic pumps.

Medical, Laboratory, and Similar Refrigerating Appliances:

Standard name: Minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for medical, laboratory and similar refrigerating appliance
Sets minimum energy efficiency values, grades, and testing methods for refrigerators used in medical, laboratory, and similar settings.

These standard projects aim to promote energy efficiency across various industries, ensuring consistency in testing methodologies and facilitating product improvement. Foreign stakeholders

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