Household Sector

Minimum Energy Performance Standards

Regulated Air-Conditioners

Type of Air-Conditioners Minimum Coefficient of Performance (COP)
Casement and window
(Up to 8.8 kW)
COP100% > 3.78 
Single-split (non-inverter) COP100% > 4.04
Multi-split (non-inverter)  COP100% > 4.04
Single-split (inverter)  Weighted COP1  > 4.04 and COP100% > 3.34
Multi-split (inverter) Weighted COP1  > 4.04 and COP100% > 3.34 

Cooling capacity refers to the measured total cooling capacity in accordance with the applicable test standards. 
1 Weighted COP = 0.4 x COP100% + 0.6 x COP50%

Regulated Refrigerators

Type of Refrigerators Adjusted Volume, 
Vadj tot 
Maximum Annual Energy Consumption (AEC) in kWh
Refrigerator without freezer ≤ 900 litres (368 + (0.892 x Vadj tot)) x 0.461 
Refrigerator with freezer ≤ 900 litres  (465 + (1.378 x Vadj tot)) x 0.427 
Refrigerator with freezer and through-the-door ice dispenser ≤ 900 litres  (585 + (1.378 x Vadj tot)) x 0.409

Regulated Clothes Dryers

Type of Clothes Dryers Rated Capacity Maximum Energy Consumption per Wash in kWh
All Clothes Dryers Up to 10 kilograms Rated Capacity x 0.55

Regulated Lamps

Type of Lamps      Power (W)        Maximum Plamp
Incandescent lamp      25-200        0.24 √ɸ + 0.0103ɸ
Compact fluorescent lamp with integrated ballast (CFLi)      Up to 60

       0.24 √ɸ + 0.0103ɸ

       CFLi

  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamps at 2,000 hours to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.85; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 50% of its initial luminous flux) at 6,000 hours is  ≥ 0.5.

      Covered CFLi

  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamps at 2,000 hours to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.8; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 50% of its initial luminous flux) at 6,000 hours is   ≥ 0.5.
LED lamp with an Edison screw or a bayonet lamp cap      Up to 60

      0.24 √ɸ + 0.0103ɸ

  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamp at 6,000 hours2 to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.8; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 70% of its initial luminous flux) at 6,000 hours is ≥ 0.9.
Compact fluorescent lamp without integrated ballast (CFLni) 
  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamp at 2,000 hours to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.8; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 50% of its initial luminous flux) at 2,000 hours is ≥ 0.9.
T8 Linear, double-capped, fluorescent lamp (LFL)
[0.5 - 1.5]m
 
  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamp at 2,000 hours to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.8; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 50% of its initial luminous flux) at 2,000 hours is ≥ 0.9.
LED lamp designed as a direct replacement for CFLni and T8 LFL without requiring any internal modification of the luminaires 
  • The ratio of luminous flux emitted by the lamp at 6,000 hours2 to its initial luminous flux is ≥ 0.8; and
  • The fraction of the total number of lamps that continue to operate (light output must be at least 70% of its initial luminous flux) at 6,000 hours is ≥ 0.9.

Δɸ is the rated luminous flux in lumen.

For covered CFLi, Plamp = Pcovered CFLi x 0.95

2Registered suppliers must declare compliance at 6,000 hours if samples are tested to 1,000 hours only.

Minimum sample size 20 is required.

If you are selling or supplying the following lamps, please ensure that they meet the applicable safety standards

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Lamp

Applicable Safety Standard 

LED lamp with an Edison screw or a bayonet lamp cap 

IEC 62560 - Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50V-Safety specifications 

LED lamp designed as a direct replacement for T8 LFL without requiring any internal modification of the luminaires

SS IEC 62776:2015 / IEC 62776:2014 - Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps - Safety specifications 


Please note that LED lamps that are sold for private use need to meet the requirements of the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations (CGSR). For more information on the CGSR, please refer to the Enterprise Singapore website. Should you require further assistance, please contact Enterprise Singapore at 1800 773 3163 or via email to consumerprotection@enterprisesg.gov.sg

Regulated Ballasts

Regulated ballasts must minimally meet EU's Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) Class B1.

Regulated Three-Phase Induction Motors

Rated Output (kW)Minimum Efficiency (without tolerances), η
0.75 to 200η  ≥  

where -
(a) A is 0.3569 for a 2-pole motor, 0.0773 for a 4-pole motor and 0.1252 for a 6-pole motor;
(b) B is -3.3076 for a 2-pole motor, -1.8951 for a 4-pole motor and -2.613 for a 6-pole motor;
(c) C is 11.6108 for a 2-pole motor, 9.2984 for a 4-pole motor and 11.9963 for a 6-pole motor;
(d) D is 82.2503 for a 2-pole motor, 83.7025 for a 4-pole motor and 80.4769 for a 6-pole motor; and
(e) P is the rated power output of the motor.
> 200 to ≤ 375(a) for 2-pole motors: η at rated output ≥ 95.8;
(b) for 4-pole motors: η at rated output ≥ 96; and
(c) for 6-pole motors: η at rated output ≥ 95.8.

Regulated Three-Phase VRF Air-Conditioners

Type of three-phase VRF Air-ConditionersMinimum Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER)
Base module/unit of three-phase VRF air-conditioner (unit efficiency) of all cooling capacities. IEER ≥ 4.35

Integrated Energy Efficiency Ratio (IEER) = (0.020 x A) + (0.617 x B) + (0.238 x C) + (0.125 x D)
where A = COP at full load cooling capacity tested under ISO 15042 T1 condition,
            B = COP at 75% part load cooling capacity tested under ISO 15042 T1 condition,
            C = COP at 50% part load cooling capacity tested under ISO 15042 T1 condition,
            D = COP at 25% part load cooling capacity tested under ISO 15042 T1 condition.