ALCBT Programme: Advancing Energy Efficiency through Building Registry
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) participated in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on 20 March 2025, organised by Bangunan Gedung Hijau (BGH) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) in collaboration with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Indonesia.
Guideline for Energy Performance Benchmark in Cement Industry in ASEAN
Regional Market Assessment of Household Refrigerator in ASEAN
Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition Programme: 2nd Consultation Workshop on ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database and Investment Platform
On 30 April 2025, the ASEAN Centre for Energy’s Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition programme—backed by Germany’s IKI/BMWK—convened its 2nd Regional Consultation Workshop in Jakarta to shape a one-stop ASEAN Energy Efficiency Database and Investment Matchmaking Platform. The hybrid event gathered 139 participants (55 % male, 45 % female), advancing plans to connect building owners and project developers with financiers for accelerated energy-efficient retrofits across the region.
Guidelines of Round-Robin Testing for Lighting Appliances in ASEAN
The “Guidelines of RRT in Lighting Appliances in ASEAN” was developed to serves as a protocol for conducting the RRT in ASEAN, covering testing parameters, laboratories, equipment, procedures, data handling, and confidentiality. Adherence to the guideline ensures a rigorous, standardised approach, fostering improved accuracy and consistency across ASEAN laboratories.
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) Kicks Off the PEEB ASEAN Programme to Enhance Energy Efficiency in ASEAN’s Building Sector
The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE, or the Centre) has officially launched the implementation of the Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings in ASEAN (PEEB ASEAN) through a kick-off meeting held in Selangor, Malaysia, on 19 May 2025. Financed by France through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), PEEB ASEAN serves as a 4-year-long initiative to support ASEAN’s transition towards more energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and environmentally sustainable buildings.
ASEAN’s Path to Harmonised Air Conditioner Standards: Progress, Challenges, and Economic Implications
The ASEAN region is experiencing a sharp rise in cooling demand, with air conditioner energy consumption projected to reach 35.5 MTOE by 2050. In response, ASEAN has adopted increasingly stringent Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for room air conditioners, aiming to reach a regional benchmark of CSPF 6.09 by 2030. While countries like Singapore lead in implementation, others face challenges in manufacturing readiness and affordability. Despite these barriers, coordinated efforts—such as regional policy roadmaps, technical assistance, and the ASEAN EE&C Working Group—are paving the way for harmonised, energy-efficient cooling across the region.
Grand Ceremony of GCF-KDB Programme
We are proud to celebrate the beginning of a transformative journey through the Grand Ceremony of the GCF-KDB Programme, a strategic initiative dedicated to unlocking innovative financing mechanisms for industrial energy efficiency in Indonesia.
