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Korea’s energy-efficiency policies andactivities related to

management of energy at home

IEC TC100 TA4 TSJae-Young Lee

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Energy-efficiency Policies (1)

“Low-carbon, green growth” Brand-new Korean government’s fundamental policy Enhancement of the economic growth potential based on low carbon

emission and green industrialization Also emphasis on the balance between environment and growth

MLTM (Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime affairs) “Architectural design standards for energy saving” became effective

from Nov. 18, 2008. Regulation No: 2008-652

KNHC (Korean National Housing Corporation) Release of new functional specification of wall outlets in Sep. 2008. Obligation to adopt energy-saving wall outlets in new housing will be

forced by KNHC from 2009

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Energy-efficiency Policies (2)

Seoul Metropolitan Government Release of newly revised ordinance on Mar.23, 2009 “Guideline of architectural design standards for low carbon,

green energy” Obligation to use of energy saving wall outlets more than 80%

will be forced

Other activities “The 3rd C40 Large Cities Climate Summit 2009” and “C40

Seoul Climate Change EXPO” are being held in Seoul from May 18 to 21, 2009.

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Remark

Korean government and companies have been and will be continuously considering energy efficiency issues seriously and developing related regulations, guidelines and technologies.

We wish to support and contribute to Energy Efficiency Ad Hoc Group or a prospective TA in IEC/TC100.

Standardization of energy savings at home Energy Savings System (ESS) for home appliances and network devices – Part 1: Architecture and requirements (NP submitted on May 9, 2009)