A literature review on energy efficiency standards and labels for household electrical appliances

This paper summarizes previous works on energy efficiency standards and labels for household electrical appliances. It is concerned mostly about the international situation and countries' experience about energy efficiency standard in the residential sector. The possibilities of implementation of standards and labels for various household electrical appliances in Malaysia are also discussed. From the international review and other country experience shown that; there are many advantages for Malaysia to implement the standards and labels for household electrical appliances.