Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Energy Labeling for Products and. Equipment. -The DOE shall prescribe energy labels for all energy-consuming products, devices, and equipment. Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers engaged in selling such products, devices, and equipment shall ensure that such energy labels are displayed accordingly, and shall provide information that shall assist consumers to make informed decisions on such products: Provided, That they shall ensure the integrity of the information submitted and made available to the public: Provided, further, That the DOE shall define the nature and scope of the information to be provided.

The DOE shall also develop and enforce a mandatory energy efficiency rating and labeling system for identified energy-consuming products, such as room air conditioners, refrigeration units, and television sets, to promote energy efficient appliances and raise public awareness on energy saving.

The energy efficiency label shall, at the minimum, reflect the energy efficiency rating of the product, the monthly energy consumption based on a specified hour of daily usage, the brand name and product model, and the year the energy rating was issued: Provided, That the calculation method of the energy efficiency rating shall be made available to the public and shall be updated as often as necessary to ensure the integrity of the labeling system: Provided, further, That the calculation of the energy efficiency rating shall be contained in the Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products or other related issuance, which shall be updated regularly by the DOE.