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Energy Utilization Management Bureau

Energy Research and Testing Laboratory Services

Consumer Welfare and Promotion Office

FOREWORD

The Consumer Guide is an informative booklet that provides

useful information on the energy ratings of room air

conditioners, refrigerators, compact fluorescent lamps,

fluorescent lamp ballast, and passenger vehicles. It comes

in a handy manual format that will help the public choose the

appropriate and efficient product suitable to their needs.

It provides an overview of the Philippine Energy Efficiency

and Labeling Program for Household Appliances and Lighting

Products, as well as the results of the Fuel Economy Run

Program for Vehicles. Helpful tips are also included which

present bits of information and easy-to-follow instructions to

save energy.

The objective of eliminating the least efficient household

appliances and lighting systems in the local market is now

more attainable with the release of this Consumer Guide. At

the same time, manufacturers are now more encouraged to

improve their product efficiency thus become more

competitive in both local and world markets.

This Consumer Guide will strengthen the current information,

education, and communication program of the Department

of Energy. It will also serve as an important tool toward

consumer empowerment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Philippine Energy Efficiencyand Label ing Program forHousehold Appliances andLighting Products

Introduction

Program Objectives

Room Air Conditioner (Aircon)

The Energy Label Guide

List of Certified Window-typeRoom Air Conditioners

List of Certif ied Split-typeRoom Air Conditioners

How to Choose the Right Sizeof Aircon

Energy Saving Tips

Refrigerator (Ref)


List of Certified Refrigerators

Energy Saving Tips

PART 1

1

2

3

4

14

21

23

24

25

32

Compact F luorescent Lamp(CFL)


Basic Facts

Comparative Light Output,Efficacy and Operating Hours,Incandescent Bulb (IB) andCompact Fluorescent Lamps(CFLs)

Savings Chart - Quality CFLvs. Quality Incandescent Bulb

List of PNS-Compliant Com-pact F luorescent Lamps(CFLs)

Energy Saving Tips

Fluorescent Lamp Ballast


Standard Classif ication ofBallast Power Loss

List of PNS - CompliantTubular Fluorescent LampBallast

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34

35

36

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42

43

44

45

Fuel Economy Run

DOE Fuel Economy Run : TowardVehicle Efficiency and SmartConsumer Choice

Results of the DOE Fuel EconomyRun

Asian Utility Vehicle(November 10, 2002)

Passenger Car(April 27, 2003)

Passenger Jeepney(July 13, 2003)

Passenger and Light DutyVehicle (February 28, 2004)

Fuel Economy Run in MetroCebu (April 17, 2004)

Fue l Economy Run inSouthern Mindanao(September 17, 2004)

Tips in Buying a Fuel-EfficientVehicle

Tips in Travel Planning

Tips on Efficient DrivingHabits

Tips on Keeping Your Car inShape

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PART 2

Philippine Energy Efficiency Standardsand Labeling Program for Household

Appliances and Lighting Products

INTRODUCTION

The Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling Program forhousehold appliances and lighting products is a government-private sector initiative. It is being implemented jointly bythe Department of Energy through its Energy Research andTesting Laboratory Services and the Department of Tradeand Industry through the Bureau of Product Standards incooperation with the industry associations such as thePhilippine Appliance Industry Association and the PhilippineLighting Industry Association.

The program is a combination of mandatory energyefficiency standards and energy labeling. The energyefficiency standards weed out the relatively inefficientmodels from the market. On the other hand, the energylabel provides the would-be buyers information on theproduct’s energy performance ratings which, depending onthe type of product, may be in terms of powerconsumption, energy efficiency, cooling capacity (foraircon), light output (for lamps), ballast loss (for ballast)as well as physical attributes such as storage volume (forrefrigerators).

Currently, the program covers four types of appliances andlighting products, as listed below. The long term plan is toexpand the program to cover more types and to increasecapacity or size range.

1 2

Products covered:

1. Room air conditioners, both window-type and split-

type (floor and wall-mounted only), with cooling

capacity of up to 36,000 kilojoules per hour.

2. Household refrigerators with storage volume ranging

from 5 to 8 cubic feet or 142 to 227 liters.

3. Compact fluorescent lamps up to 65 watts.

4. Fluorescent lamp ballast, electromagnetic type.

Program Objectives:

1. Eliminate the least efficient household appliances and

lighting systems in the local market.

2. Reduce monthly electricity bill of end-users/consumers

and allow them to choose the brand and model that

will meet their particular needs.

3. Protect buyers from buying mislabeled products.

4. Encourage manufacturers to improve product

efficiency thus making their products competitive in

the local and world markets.

5. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other

pollutants resulting from energy production and

utilization.

3

ROOM AIR CONDITIONER (Aircon)LIST OF CERTIFIED WINDOW-TYPE ROOM

AIR CONDITIONERSas of February 2005

4

HITACHIHITACHIHITACHIMIDEAMIDEA

ELEPHANTCARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCONDURACONDURACONDURA

KELVINATORKELVINATORKELVINATOR

CONDURAPANASONICPANASONICPANASONIC

LGLGLG

KOLINKOLIN

123456789

10111213141516171819202122232425

RA-10RCRA-116MASRA-116WASKC-32/EIYKC-32E1KC32/F1

WCARMO11EAMCA115BPMCA115PPMCA115RPMCC115BPMCC115PPMCC115RPMCK115BPMCK115PPMCK115RP

WCONTO11EACW-SC101VPHCW-C101VPH

CW-XC101VPHLWC1031DAGLWC1031QAGLWC1031QAS

KAG-11MEKAG-11RE

11,60011,60011,60011,52011,52011,52011,25011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,10011,00011,00011,00010,60910,60910,60910,60010,600

1,0741,0741,0741,2101,2101,2101,004 956 956 956 956 956 956 956 956 956 991 940 940 9401,0301,0301,030 960 960

10.810.810.8 9.5 9.5 9.511.211.611.611.611.611.611.611.611.611.611.211.711.710.310.310.310.311.011.0

Model NumberCompany/BrandName

RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

I. Room Air Conditioners with Cooling Capacity below 12,000 kJ/h Locally Manufactured and Imported Models

5


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/Wh)

LGUNI-AIRUNI-AIRUNI-AIRUNI-AIR

AMERICAN HOMEKOMITSU

KOLINYORK

GECARRIER

LGYORKGREEGREEYORK

DAIKINPANASONIC

CARRIERCARRIERCARRIER

CONDURACONDURACONDURACONDURA


MARKES OF CANADA

2627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354

LWQ1030QALUF-100ASUH-100MSUH-100MCU-1000MCF

AHAC-100MNTKAK-11M

KA-11BMWYC-9DRAJE09KA

WCARF010EALA100RG1

YWU-09KW-23APKW-23PYC-9D

W25MVBLCW-SC91JPH

FCA095BPFCA095PPFCA095RPFCC095BPFCC095PPFCC095RP

WCONS010EAFCK095BPFCK095PPFCK095RP

MWA-90

10,55010,55010,55010,55010,55010,55010,55010,50010,140 9,800 9,7509,726

9,603 9,540 9,540 9,540 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500 9,500

1,0001,0301,0551,0551,0111,0501,0501,050 938 930 928946

967 960 960 960 900 900 904 904 904 904 904 904 904 904 904 904 920

10.510.210.010.010.010.010.010.010.810.510.510.2 9.9 9.9 9.9 9.910.610.610.510.510.510.510.510.510.510.510.510.510.3

6


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

SAMSUNGLG

KOMITSUFEDDERSFEEDERSKOPPEL

FEDDERSKOPPELKOPPELMIDEA

SANSIOTOYO

WHIRLPOOLYORKYORK

GEFUJITSU

GESANYO

IMARFLEXSAMSUNG

MIDEAELEPHANT

MIDEADURASTAR

MIDEACHANGHONG

HITACHIHITACHI

5556575859606162636465666768697071727374757677787980818283

AW-09F2TBALWGO0930ACG

KAM-10M1FY2009I7L2FY2009I7L2KY2009I7M

2FY2009I7L-PH1KY2009I7M-PH

1KY2009I7MMWH-09CR

AW-900TA-09CW

AMB09WK4Y9USC09-6AY9USC09-6R

ASV09KAAKU9GNG-W

AEV-09KBSA-T93PIAC-100

AW-09LFABAKC-25E1KC25/F1KC-25CI

DRAC-010MWH-09CM

KC 25/SRA-08RC

RA-86MAS

9,5009,4969,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4959,4009,2009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0009,0008,9708,9688,6008,600

9801,000 950 918 918 918 918 918 897 950 960 9601,040 920 9201,000 955920

910 920 960 970 970 9801,000 920 960826

827

9.7 9.510.010.310.310.310.310.310.110.0 9.9 9.9 9.110.310.3 9.4 9.69.8 9.9 9.8 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.2 9.0 9.8 9.310.410.4

7


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W))

EER,(kJ/W-h)

HITACHIYORK

UNI-AIRWIMPEX

YORKCARRIER

SHARPSHARPSHARPSHARP

LGKOMITSUCONDURA

KOLINKOLINMIDEA

GEAKIRA

CHANGHONGGREE

UNI-AIRUNI-AIR

GREEYORKMIDEA

LGMARKES OF CANADA

SANYOEVER AIRE

84858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112

RA-86WASYWU-07

U-820MSKC-25/AYC-7DR

WCARF008EAAF-A701S

AF-A701STAF-A750P

AF-A750PRLWG0821DAG

KAK-08MWCONS008EA

KAG-08MEKAG-08REMWH-07CRASV07KA

AC-W10CPKC 22/SKC-19AP

UH-072MSUH-072MC

KC-19YC-7D

KC-21/CILA080MGMWA-75SA-T73P

EKC-20/A60

8,6008,4418,4408,4408,3398,2508,2088,2088,2088,2068,1408,0188,0008,0008,0007,9107,8757,8487,8007,6007,5967,5967,5607,5607,5607,5007,5007,5007,500

827 771 881 881731705720720720746740815683760760790750753753750775775750750800682720750790

10.410.9 9.6 9.611.411.711.411.411.411.011.0 9.811.710.510.510.010.510.410.410.1 9.8 9.810.110.1 9.511.010.410.0 9.5

8


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

DAIKINPANASONICPANASONICPANASONIC

CARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCONDURACONDURACONDURA

GEKELVINATORKELVINATORKELVINATOR

KOLINSAMSUNG

KOLINAKIRA

FEDDERSFEDDERSKOPPELKOPPEL

FEDDERSKOPPELSANSIOYORK

SAMSUNGGE

UNI-AIR

113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141

W20MVBLCW-SC71JPHCW-C71JPH

CW-XC71JPHFCA075BPFCA075PPFCA075RPFCC075BPFCC075PPFCC075RPAEOV07KBFCK075BPFCK075PPFCK075RPKA-08BMW

AW-07F2NBBKA-08BMWAC-W7CP

1FY2007I7L2FY2007I7L2KY2007I7M1KY2007I7M


AW-700Y9USC07-6RAW-07LFABA

AJE07KAU-660MS

7,4207,4207,4207,2407,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,4007,3857,3857,3857,3857,3857,3857,3857,3857,3857,2007,0006,750

645645645645643643643643643643720643643643718750778710715715715715715715770720730720705

11.511.511.511.511.511.511.511.511.511.510.311.511.511.510.3 9.9 9.510.410.310.310.310.310.310.3 9.610.3 9.9 9.7 9.6

9


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

GEGREE

LGLG

FEDDERSFEEDERSFEDDERSMARKESCARRIERSAMSUNGCONDURACARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCONDURACONDURACONDURA


LGPANASONIC

GESAMSUNG

MIDEAAMERICAN HOME

KOPPELKOMITSU

LG

142143144145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170

AEV05KBKC-15P

LWH0621ACGLA060MG12FYX06N7A

2FYX06N7A-PH1FYX06N7A

MWA-60WCARF006EAAW-05MOYBAWCONS006EA

FCA055BPFCA055PPFCA055RPFCC055BPFCC055PPFCC055RPFCK055BPFCK055PPFCK055RPLA050MG

CW-SC51JPHAJV05KA

AW-05F05BBMWH-05CM

AHAC-50MNT4KYX05N7A

KAK-06MLW-036

6,4006,1255,9005,9005,8005,8005,8005,8005,7805,7005,6005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,5005,3005,3005,2805,2755,2755,2755,040

640612615580595595595590535560518534534534534534534534534534545535530530536550515550510

10.010.0 9.610.2 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.810.810.210.810.310.310.310.310.310.310.310.310.310.110.310.010.0 9.9 9.610.2 9.6 9.9

10

9.09.5

9.6 9.6 9.5 9.5 9.0 9.110.4 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.29.7

9.4 9.8 9.2 9.710.510.510.510.510.510.510.5

HITACHILG

PANASONICPANASONIC

HITACHIHITACHI

LGKOLINKOLIN

CARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCARRIER

CONDURACONDURACONDURA

GEYORK

MARKES OF CANADAYORKYORKDAIKIN

PANASONICPANASONICCARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCARRIER

123456789

10111213141516171819202122232425262728

RA-300WASLA250MP

CW-CS241EPHCW-XC241EPH

RA-224MARA-254MA

LWN2432UAGKAG-28BMWKAG-25RE

APXRE240BAAPXRM240BAAPXRT240BAWCARP024EACQXRE240BACQXRM240BACQXRT240BA

AEE24KBYWU-22

MWA-240YC-24DYWU-18

W50LVBLCW-SC181EPHCW-XC181EPHAPXRE195BAAPXRE195BCAPXRM195BAAPXRT195BA

31,80026,00025,50025,50025,40025,40025,32025,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00024,00023,30023,21222,50021,60020,71819,90019,90019,90019,60019,60019,60019,600

3,5002,7502,6602,6602,6732,6732,8202,7472,3002,6082,6082,6082,6082,6082,6082,6082,4102,4692,3002,3502,1271,8901,8901,8901,8661,8661,8661,866


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/w-h)

II. Room Air Conditioners with Cooling Capacity of 12,000 kJ/h and Above Locally Manufactured and Imported Models

11


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

CARRIERCONDURA

CONDURACONDURACONDURAHITACHIKOLIN

IMARFLEXLGLGLG

FEDDERSFEDDERSFEDDERSKOPPEL

GEUNI-AIRUNI-AIR

LGGELG

MIDEAMIDEA

ELEPHANTMARKES OF CANADA

KOLINYORKKOLIN

FEDDERSFEDDERS

293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758

WCARP019EACQXRE195BACQXRE195BCCQXRM195BACQXRT195BA

RA-180MAKA-21BMWIAC-200WR

LWM1836DAGLWM1836QAGLWM1836QAS1FY318N7A1FY318N7B

2FY2018I7L-PH1KY318N7G

ASV18KAUH-180MCUH-180MS

LWM1834DCGAEE18KB

LWM1834QCGMWC-16CM

KC-46CIKC-46C1MWA-180

KAG-19MEYC-18D

KAG-19RE1FY2015I7L2FY2015I7L

19,60019,60019,60019,60019,60019,60019,60018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,99018,60018,30018,00016,88016,56016,56016,50016,20016,20016,00015,82515,825

1,8661,8661,8661,8661,8662,0212,1831,8501,8501,8501,8501,8701,8701,8301,8701,9001,9401,9401,8601,8201,8601,8401,8401,8401,5801,6201,6501,5801,5301,530

10.510.510.510.510.5 9.7 8.710.310.310.310.310.210.210.310.210.0 9.7 9.710.010.110.09.2

9.0 9.010.410.0 9.810.110.310.3

12


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

KOPPELKOPPEL

DURASTARYORK

HITACHIHITACHICARRIER

SHARPSHARP

PANASONICAKIRA

CARRIERCARRIERCARRIERCONDURACONDURACONDURAHITACHI


CONDURADURASTAR

KOLINKOLINDAIKIN

GEPANASONICPANASONIC

MARKES OF CANADAKOLIN

59606162636465666768697071727374757677787980818283848586878889

2KY2015I7M1KY2015I7MDSAC-10ZYC-12DR

RA-136MASRA-136WAS

WCARDM014EAAF-A1250P

AF-A1250PRCW-XC121VPH

AC-W13CPMCA135BPMCA135PPMCA135RPMCC135BPMCC135PPMCC135RPRA-15RC

MCK135BPMCK135PPMCK135RP

WCONTO14EADSAC-10YKAG-15MEKA-15BMWW30MVBLAEV12KB

CW-C121VPHCW-SC121VPH

MWA-120KAG-15RE

15,82515,82515,00014,02613,60013,60013,50013,33113,33113,00013,29313,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,20013,12013,12013,00013,00013,00013,00013,00013,000

1,5301,5301,7001,2871,2601,3601,2051,3071,3071,2101,3001,1471,1471,1471,1471,1471,1471,2331,1471,1471,1471,1781,4501,3351,3661,2101,3001,2101,2101,2701,270

10.310.3 8.810.910.010.011.210.210.210.710.211.511.511.511.511.511.510.711.511.511.511.2 9.1 9.8 9.610.710.010.710.710.210.2

13


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

YORKSAMSUNGKOMITSU

LGLGLGLG

FEDDERSFEDDERSKOPPELKOPPEL

FEDDERSKOPPEL

WHIRLPOOLAMERICAN HOME

IMARFLEXUNI-AIRSHINCO

STELLARUNI-AIRUNI-AIR

YORKGREE

SHINCOYORK

SANYOSAMSUNG

CHANGHONGGE

90919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118

YWU-12AW-12F2DBA

KAM-15LA150RG1

LWC1232DAGLWC1232QAGLWC1232QAS1FY2012I7L2FY2012I7L2KY2012I7M1KY2012I7M


AMB12WK4AHAC-120MNT

IAC-150WRUF-120AS

MWH-12CMKC-35/J160UH-120MCUH-120MS

Y9USC12-6RKC-35APKC-35AYC-12D

SA-T123PAW-12LFABA

KC 35/SAJE12KA

12,97012,80012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,66012,60012,60012,60012,30012,20012,13312,000

1,3601,2801,2101,2201,2001,2001,2001,2201,2201,2201,2201,2201,2201,2701,3001,3301,3191,2101,3201,3471,3471,2101,4001,4001,4001,3701,2601,3801,200

9.510.010.510.410.510.510.510.410.410.410.410.410.410.0 9.7 9.7 9.610.5 9.6 9.4 9.410.5 9.09.0 9.0 9.0 9.7 8.810.0

LIST OF CERTIFIED SPLIT-TYPEROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

as of February 2005

14

MIDEA

GE

LG

HITACHI

UNI-AIR

DAIKIN

AKIRAMIDEA

PANASONIC

PANASONIC

SHARP

PANASONICPANASONIC

MARKES OF CANADA

1

2

3

4

5

6

78

9

10

11

121314

KF-32GW/Y(Indoor)KF-32GW/Y(Outdoor)

KF-32G/Y(Indoor)KF-32W(Outdoor)

LS-C112UBMO (in &Out)

RAS-256B(Indoor)RAC-256B(Outdoor)

U-1001NSEW(Indoor)U-1001SEW(Outdoor)FT25GVALT6(Indoor)R25GVALT6(Outdoor)AC-S10CP (In & Out)

KF-28G/Y(Indoor)KF-28W(Outdoor)

CS-XC9CKQ(Indoor)CU-XC9CKQ(Outdoor)CS-XC9DKQ(Indoor)

CU-XC9DKQ(Outdoor)AH-AP09CF(Indoor)AU-A09BF(Outdoor)CU-C9CKQ(In & Out)CS/CU-C9DKQ (In & Out

MSW-90D(In & Out)

11,520

11,500

11,000

10,600

10,550

10,470

10,34010,080

9,940

9,940

9,600

9,5409,540 9,500

1,050

1,050

880

981

1,100

1,030

970 970

890

790

890

760830 900

11.0

11.0

12.5

10.8

9.5

10.2

10.710.4

11.2

12.6

10.8

12.511.510.6


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

I. Room Air Conditioners with Cooling Capacity below 12,000 kJ/h Imported Models

15


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

CHANGHONGUNION

CONDURA

KOMITSUFEDDERS

KOPPEL

GALANZICHIBAN

MIDEATOSHIBA

FUJIDENZODAIKIN

CARRIER

GE

GREEHOME MATE

WIMPEXSHINCOKOLIN

MIDEA

151617

1819

20

2122

2324

2526

27

28

2930313233

34

KF-26GW(In & Out)UAS-2510/AC(In & Out)

42PPC009 (Indoor)38PPC009 (Outdoor)KSM-10B1 (In & Out)1FE1009N7F(Indoor)

1FC1009N7F(Outdoor)1KE1009N7G(Indoor)

1KC1009N7F(Outdoor)KF-25GW (In & Out)

SAC-094EK/EA (In &Out)

MSB-09CR(In & Out)RAS-10UKP2L(Indoor)RAS-10UA2L(Outdoor)

ASK09K (In & Out)ANW23JVALT6(Indoor)ARW23JVALT6(Outdoor)

42PGA009(Indoor)38PGA009(Outdoor)

AJ0AC09GKO(Outdoor)AJ1AC09KGQ(Indoor)

KF-25PF(In & Out)KF-25GW/C(In & Out)

KF-88(In & Out)KF-25GW/FLB(In & Out)

KIU-10A1(Indoor)KOU-10B1(Outdoor)MSB-07CR(In & Out)

9,500 9,500 9,496

9,4959,495

9,495

9,4959,495

9,4959,397

9,3509,210

9,093

9,000

9,0009,0009,0009,0008,000

7,385

920 930 900

1,000 920

920

920950

1,000 800

913 905

830

800

900 930 970 980 800

800

10.310.210.5

9.510.3

10.3

10.310.0

9.511.7

10.210.2

11.0

11.3

10.0 9.7 9.3 9.210.0

9.2

16

KOLIN

KOLINICHIBAN

CONDURA

CARRIER

FEDDERS

KOLINPANASONIC

PANASONICPANASONIC

SHINCOKOPPEL

FUJIDENZOSAMSUNG

UNI-IAR

GE

GEHITACHI

1

234

5

6

78

9101112

131415

16

1718

KIU-11A1(Indoor-A)KIU-20A1(Indoor-B)KOU-35B2(Outdoor)KSA-30B1(In & Out)

SAC-244EK/EA (In & Out)42PPC026 (Indoor)

38PPC026 (Outdoor)42AR-02432125(Indoor)

ASBCU240BA(Outdoor)2FV2024S7A-PH (Indoor)

2FC4024S7A-PH (Outdoor)KSM-25B1 (In & Out)

CS/U-C24BKNG(Indoor)CU-C24BKNG(Outdoor)CS/CU-C2DKQ (In & Out)

CS/U-C24CKQ(In & Out)

KF-70LWL (In & Out)IKU424P7A(Indoor)

IKC424N7K(Outdoor)ASK24R (In & Out)

AS24S6GBA(In & Out)U-2240NSEW(Indoor)

U-2240OSCW(Outdoor)AJ1AC24GKQ(Indoor)

AJ0AC24GKQ(Outdoor)UAS-2510(Outdoor)RAS-56BN(Indoor)

RAC-56BN(Outdoor)

28,500

26,80025,32025,323

25,320

25,320

25,32025,310

25,31025,31025,20024,625

24,20024,00023,630

23,500

23,50023,446

3,131

2,8212,6002,583

2,780

2,630

2,7502,580

2,5802,5802,6802,623

2,2202,5502,570

2,220

2,2202,308

9.1

9.59.7 9.8

9.1

9.6

9.2 9.8

9.8 9.89.4 9.3

10.9 9.4 9.2

10.6

10.610.2


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

II. Room Air Conditioners with Cooling Capacity of 12,000 kJ/h and Above Locally Manufactured and Imported Models

17

MIDEAKOPPEL

FEDDERS

TOSHIBA

KOLINHITACHI

CONDURA

PANASONIC

PANASONIC

PANASONICPANASONIC

AKIRAFEDDERS

ICHIBANUNI-AIR

UNIONFEDDERS

KOPPEL

1920

21

22

2324

25

26

27

28293031

3233

3435

36

MSB-22CR(In & Out)1KE424N7C(Indoor)

1KC424N7G(Outdoor)IFE424N7D(Indoor)

IFC424N7G(Outdoor)RAS-24UKP2L3(In)RAS-24UA2L3 (Out)KSA-25B1(In & Out)RAS-456B(Indoor)

RAC-456B(Outdoor)42PPC020(In)

38PPC020 (Out)CS-C18CKQ(Indoor)

CU-C18CKQ(Outdoor)CS/CU-C18DKQ (In &

Out)

CS/U-C18CKQ(In & Out)

CS/U-PC18CKQ(In & Out)

AC-S19CP(In & Out)1FE4018S7F-PH (In)1FC4018S7P-PH (Out)SAC-184E(K/A)(In & Out)

U-1800NSEW(Indoor)U-1800SCW(Outdoor)

UAS-5010/AC(In & Out)2FV2018S7A-PH (In)

2FC4018S7A-PH (Out)IKU418P7A(Indoor)

IKC418N7G(Outdoor)

23,21023,210

23,210

23,062

23,00020,000

18,993

19,080

19,080

19,08019,08018,99118,990

18,99018,990

18,99018,990

18,990

2,5002,510

2,510

2,591

2,4212,100

1,742

1,730

1,730

1,7301,9801,9501,975

2,1002,064

2,0801,975

2,109

9.3 9.2

9.2

8.9

9.5 9.5

10.9

11.0

11.0

11.0 9.6 9.7 9.6

9.0 9.2

9.19.6

9.0


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

18

MIDEATOSHIBA

MIDEA

KOLIN

KOPPEL

FEDDERS

FEDDERS

HOME MATE

IMARFLEXSAMSUNGSAMSUNG

GOLDEN AIRESHARP

SHINCOGE

GOLDEN AIREMARKES OF CANADA

KOLIN

3738

39

40

41

42

43

44

4546474849

5051

525354

MSB-18CR(In & Out)RAS-18UKP2L (In)RAS-18UA2L (Out)

KF-26G/T21Y(Indoor-A)KF-26G/T21Y(Indoor-B)

KF-26X2W(Outdoor)KIU-20A1(Indoor)

KOU-20B1(Outdoor)IKE418N7C(Indoor)

IKC418N7K(Outdoor)1FE418N7D(Indoor)

1FC418N7G(Outdoor)1FE418N7D-PH (In)

IFC418N7G-PH (Out)KF-516(Indoor)

KF-51W(Outdoor)IAC-200S(In & Out)

AS18SOGBA(In & Out)AS18OGB(In & Out)KF-51LW(In & Out)

AH-AP18CF(Indoor)AU-A18CF(Outdoor)

KF-50GW/FLB(In & Out)AJ1AC18GKQ(Indoor)

AJ0AC18GKO(Outdoor)KF-46G/W(In & Out)

MSW-180D (In & Out)KSG-20B1(Indoor)

KSG-20B1 (Outdoor)

18,99018,918

18,720

18,500

18,460

18,460

18,460

18,360

18,36018,20018,20018,20018,100

18,00017,500

16,56016,50016,200

2,1001,910

1,880

1,850

2,070

2,070

2,070

2,000

2,0801,8001,8001,9002,010

2,0701,620

1,8001,6801,700

9.0 9.9

9.9

10.0

8.9

8.9

8.9

9.2

8.810.110.1 9.59.0

8.710.8

9.2 9.8 9.5


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

19

KOLIN

GREECARRIER

TOSHIBA

HITACHI

UNI-AIR

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNGMITSUBISHIPANASONIC

PANASONIC

PANASONICCONDURA

YORK

FEDDERS

KOPPEL

KOPPEL

55

5657

58

59

60

61

626364

65

6667

68

69

70

71

KIU-10A1 (Indoor-A)KUI-10A1(Indoor-B)KF-45PF(In & Out)42PGA013(Indoor)

38PGA013(Outdoor)RAS-13UKP2L(Indoor)RAS-13UA2L(Outdoor)

RAS-326B(Indoor)RAC-326B (Outdoor)U-1260NSEW(Indoor)U-1260SCW(Outdoor)AS12SGGB(Indoor)US12SGB(Outdoor)

AS12S4GBA(In & Out)SRK40CSP(In & Out)

CS/CU-C12DKQ (In &Out)

CS-XC12CKQ(Indoor)CU-XC12CKQ(Outdoor)CS/U-PC12CKQ(In & Out)

42PPC013 (Indoor)38 PPC013(Outdoor)

HLEAA12FS-ADA (In)HLDA12FS-ADA (Out)1FE1012N7F (Indoor)1FC1012N7F(Outdoor)1KE1012N7G(Indoor)

1KC1012N7F(Outdoor)IKE1012N7G (Indoor)IKC1012N7F(Outdoor)

16,000

16,00013,357

13,320

13,300

13,290

13,200

13,19012,96012,890

12,890

12,74012,662

12,661

12,660

12,660

12,660

1,600

1,7001,245

1,270

1,255

1,290

1,200

1,2401,2601,120

1,120

1,2101,250

1,330

1,230

1,230

1,230

10.0

9.410.7

10.5

10.6

10.3

11.0

10.610.311.5

11.5

10.510.1

9.5

10.3

10.3

10.3


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/w-h)

20

GOLDENAIREGALANZMIDEA

CHANGHONGKOLIN

KOMITSUSHARP

IMARFLEXSHINCO

GOLDEN PORTDAIKIN

FUJIDENZOAKIRAAUX

GREE

7273747576

7778

79808182

838485

86

KF-33GW/A(In & Out)KF-35GW(In & Out)

MSB-12CR(In & Out)KF-34GW(In & Out)KSG-15B1(Indoor)

KSG-15B1(Outdoor)KSM-15B1 (In & Out)AH-AP12CF(Indoor)AU-A12BF(Outdoor)IAC-150S(In & Out)

KF-35GW/FLB(In & Out)KF-35GW(In & Out)FT35GVALT6(Indoor)R35GVALT6(Outdoor)ASK12K(In & Out)

AC-S13CP(In & Out)KF-33GW(Indoor)KF-33HII(Outdoor)KF-35PF(In & Out)

12,66012,66012,66012,65012,600

12,60012,600

12,60012,60012,59012,560

12,40012,20012,100

12,000

1,3001,2601,3301,2901,100

1,3301,190

1,2401,3101,2501,230

1,2401,2201,300

1,210

10.010.0 9.5 9.811.5

9.510.6

10.2 9.610.110.2

10.010.0 9.3

9.9


RatedCooling

Capacity,(kJ/h)

PowerConsumption,

(W)

EER,(kJ/W-h)

Step 1 Measure the size of the room to be cooled.

- a unit whose cooling capacity is too small for the room will not cool adequately.

- a unit whose cooling capacity is too large will overcool before the thermostat can react.

Step 2 Select the aircon size according to the room size.

TABLE 1Room Size vs. Aircon Capacity

1 Cooling capacity quantifies the maximum amount of heatthat the air conditioner can remove from an enclosed spaceor room. It is expressed in kilojoules per hour (kJ/h)

2 Manufacturer’s equivalent cooling capacity inhorsepower (hp)

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE OF AIRCON

21

Room Size(sq. m.)

Cooling Capacity1

(kJ/h)

Approx. HPRating2

(hp)

10 - 13

14 - 16

17 - 20

21 - 25

Up to 40

5,275

7,385

9,495

12,660

18,990

0.50

0.75

1.00

1.50

2.00

6,700

8,440

10, 550

13,290

20,045

Step 3 Buy the aircon unit with the highest Energy Efficiency Ratio or EER3 you can afford.

TABLE 2Energy Cost4 per hour of use (P/h)

CoolingCapacity

(kJ/h)

Energy Efficiency Ratio(kJ/Wh)

8.7 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.7

5,040

7,910

9,500

10,550

11,520

12,660

16,200

18,990

19,600

25,000

31,800

3.65

5.73

6.88

7.64

8.34

9.17

11.73

13.75

14.19

18.10

23.03

3.34

5.25

6.30

7.00

7.64

8.40

10.74

12.59

13.00

16.58

21.09

3.18

4.98

5.99

6.65

7.26

7.98

10.21

11.96

12.35

15.75

20.03

3.02

4.75

5.70

6.33

6.91

7.60

9.72

11.39

11.76

15.00

19.08

2.89

4.53

5.44

6.04

6.60

7.25

9.28

10.88

11.23

14.32

18.21

2.71

4.26

5.12

5.68

6.20

6.82

8.72

10.23

10.55

13.46

17.12

3 Energy Efficiency Ratio measures the efficiency of the airconunit. It is expressed as the ratio of cooling capacity (kJ/h)over the power consumption (W).

4 Energy cost is based on the average residential rate for Oct.2004 @ P6.30/kWh

22

• When buying a new room air conditioning unit,choose the unit with a higher Energy EfficiencyRating (EER).

• Install the air conditioning unit in the coolest partof the room, if possible, on a shady side wheremaximum air circulation is available.

• Air-conditioned rooms should be well-insulatedfrom direct sunlight. Block out the sun’s rays withcurtains and drapes and close off unused rooms.

• Make sure the thermostat is working efficiently.Set the temperature at a comfortable level. Don’tovercool the room.

• Avoid placing any electrical appliances that willgenerate heat in the room.

• Clean the filter and vacuum the outdoor coilregularly to keep the unit working efficiently.

23

ENERGYSAVING TIPS

24

REFRIGERATOR (Ref)

25

MODELBRANDTotal

StorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF



NATIONALNATIONAL

PANASONICPANASONIC

SANYONATIONALNATIONAL

SINGERNATIONALNATIONAL


SINGERCONDURACONDURACONDURACONDURA

KELVINATOR

123456789

10111213141516171819202122232425

CPS-8SDCR080SDMCR080SDSKPS-8SD

KR080SDMKR080SDS

NR-B2405PMNR-B2405PQ

NR-B805ANR-B804E

SR-907NTDNR-B803DNR-B803EREF 276

NR-B801DNR-B801EREF 275

NR-B2155PMNR-B2155PQ

REF 274CT075SACPS-7TD

CR070TDMCR070TDSKPS-7TD

244244244244244244237237236228226220220220219219219219219219216216216216216

1.551.551.551.551.551.551.931.931.541.390.981.331.331.331.481.481.481.631.631.631.361.811.811.811.81

183183183183183183143143175197243196196196173173173158158158192147147147147

A. Locally Manufactured Models

LIST OF CERTIFIED REFRIGERATORSas of April 2005

26

MODELBRANDTotal

StorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

KELVINATORKELVINATOR

CONDURACONDURA

KELVINATORCONDURA

KELVINATORNATIONAL

PANASONICSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYO

PANASONICPANASONICNATIONAL

SANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYO

SUNACENATIONAL

26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253

KR070TDMKR070TDSCS075MNCPS-7SDKPS-7SD

CR070SDMKR070SDMNR-A803ENR-A804ESR-280LTDSR-280ND

SR-280NSSSR-280NTDSR-280NW

SR-280NWSSR-280SVGSR-280NTWNR-B704DNR-B704ENR-A701DSR-807NASR-807LTDSR-807NDSR-807NM

SR-807NTDSR-807NTMSAR-198MNR-B703D

216216214214214214214213212210210210210210210210210202202200198198198198198198198198

1.811.810.981.471.471.491.490.860.921.241.241.241.241.241.241.241.501.421.420.860.970.980.980.980.980.980.981.30

147147240167167162162260243213213213213213213213166164164246215214214214214214214175

27

MODELBRANDTotal

StorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

NATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONAL


SINGERSINGER

PANASONICNATIONALNATIONAL

PANASONICSANYO



CONDURASANYOSANYO

NATIONALNATIONAL

SINGER

54555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081

NR-B703ENR-B701DNR-B701E

NR-B1905PMNR-B1905PQBR-A2007PE

REF 178NR-A702ENR-A703EREF 178AREF 179

NR-A704DNR-A702DNR-A703DNR-A704ESR-27WXCPS-6SD

CR060SDMCR060SDSKPS-6SD

KR060SDMKR060SDS

CPS-6SD DLXSR-270NTDSR-S70EWNR-A601D

NR-A1707PEREF 165

198198198198198197197196196196196196196196196193187187187187187187187184175174172172

1.301.351.351.671.670.840.840.840.840.840.840.950.940.940.952.271.031.031.031.031.031.031.141.310.840.730.720.72

17516916914014024624624624624624622722622621599191191191191191191173172221252255255

28

MODELBRAND

TotalStorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

NATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONAL

SINGERSINGER

PANASONICSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYO

SUNACESANYO

PANASONICSANYO

CONDURACONDURA


CONDURAKELVINATOR

CONDURASANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYOSANYO

828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110

NR-A602DNR-A602ENR-A603DNR-A603EREF 165AREF 166

NR-A604DSR-707LTDSR-707NDSR-707NMSR-707NTDSR-707NTMSAR-170MSR-707NANR-A604ESR-S63EWCPS-5SD

CR050SDMKPS-5SD

KR050SDMCR050SDSKR050SDS

CPS-5SD DLXSR-507LTDSR-507ND

SR-507NTDSR-507NTMSR-147NSFSR-507NM

170170170170170170170170170170170170170170170153145145145145145145145142142142142142142

0.740.740.740.740.740.740.800.790.790.790.790.790.790.870.870.890.920.920.920.921.001.001.120.700.700.700.700.750.75

242242242242242242227226226226226226226204203182167167167167154154137214214214214200200

29

MODELBRAND

TotalStorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

SUNACENATIONALNATIONAL

SINGERNATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONALCONDURACONDURACONDURACONDURACONDURA


NATIONALPANASONICPANASONIC

111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128

SAR-142MNR-A501D

NR-A1407PEREF 155Nr-A502ENR-A503ENR-A502DNR-Aa503DCPS-10TDCPS-9TD

CR090TDMCR100SDMCS083SA

KR090TDMKR100SDM

NR-851ENR-B703DNR-B703E

142130128128125125125125

**********

0.750.640.710.710.640.640.720.72

**********

200217192192208208186186

**********

30

123456789

101112131415161718192021222324252627

SAMSUNGSAMSUNG

SHARPSHARPSHARP

CHUNLANSHARP

SAMSUNGSAMSUNG

HAIERLG

CHUNLANLG

SAMSUNGADMIRALSHARPSHARPMIDEA

LGLG

SAMSUNGSAMSUNGTOSHIBATOSHIBA

GEWhite WestinghouseWhite Westinghouse

RT34MASSRT30MASS

SJ-D25LSJ-D25PSJ-D23TBCD-215SJ-22T

RT24MESSRT24VESSBCD-216

GR-242 MVFBCD-195GN-241

RA20VHSSBCD-193WSJ-D21PSJ-D21L

BC-203WHGN-241DGN-241D

RT21MESSRT21VESSGR-P200

GR-P200DGAV7BAMRWR-1708C

WR-1999CD

MODELBRAND

TotalStorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

275259225225215215211207207204200195190190190190190189188188187187186186186186186

2.721.931.611.610.920.961.1

2.242.241.142.200.950.790.821.651.681.681.750.850.852.382.380.950.950.801.061.06

1231661641642442422051091092361142332562401441381381332352359393204204191186182

B. Imported Models

MODELBRANDTotal

StorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

White WestinghouseLGLGLGLG

SANYOSHARP

GESAMSUNG

WHIRLPOOLSANYO

GEGE

MIDEALGLGLG

SAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNG

KOLINMIDEAUNIONAKIRAAKIRA

28293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455

WR-1999CGR-232D

LR-231 GVFLR-231GL

GR-231SR-270NTW

SJ-19TGMV070BANR

RA18FHSSWRD70K

SR-S70FWGAV070BAPRGMV070BDNR

BC-193WHGR-212DGN-221

GN-221DSR-A19NFBSR-A19NFESR-A19WFBSR-A19WFERA20FGSSRA20VGSSKRD-170ABC-183WHURF-629RD-202PRS-201P

186186185185185184180177175175175175175174174173171170170170170170170168168167166164

1.061.900.900.950.891.310.982.180.790.850.900.932.161.671.900.780.780.980.980.980.980.980.980.701.920.701.250.70

1811182182182181721989323121520719496129114236234180180180180180180218106230143232

31

MODELBRANDTotal

StorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

CHUNLANTOSHIBATOSHIBA

White WestinghouseWhite WestinghouseWhite Westinghouse

GELGLGLG

SANYOSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNG

LGWHIRLPOOLSAMSUNGSAMSUNGSAMSUNG

SANYOLGGE

HAIERHAIER

GEWhite WestinghouseWhite Westinghouse

TOSHIBATOSHIBA

5657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384

BCD-178GR-P180

GR-P180DWR-1808C

WR-1899CDWR-1899C

GAV65BAMRLR-191 GVFLR-191GL

LR-191GVFSR-S63FWRA18FGSSSR-A17NFBSR-A17NFE

GR-191WRD63K

RA18VGSSSR-A17WFBSR-A17WFESR-S63EW

GN-171GAV060BAPR

HR-170UHR-175UDGAV6BAMRWR-1708CWR-1799CGR-P165

GR-P165D

163159159159159159159155155155155155155155155155155155155153150145145145141141141141141

0.940.850.850.900.900.900.880.800.800.800.830.980.860.980.880.910.980.980.980.890.560.800.900.920.800.880.880.930.93

186196196186186185180205205205199190190190187178158158158182285192162157186168168160160

32

33

MODELBRAND

TotalStorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)

EEF

TOSHIBA

TOSHIBA

GE

GE

WHIRLPOOL

WHIRLPOOL

MIDEA

FRIGIDAIRE

KOLIN

KOLIN

LG

LG

POLYTRON

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

HITACHI

HITACHI

HITACHI

AKIRA

UNION

LG

White Westinghouse

GE

LG

LG

85

86

87

88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

111

112

113

GR-S32P

GR-S37PT

GAV065BANR

GAV070BANR

WRD82

WRN08Q

BCD-179H

BCD-155

KRD-210B

KRD-220B

GR-212DL

GR-282MVF

R-1985P

SR-21

SR-24

SR-30

SR-34

SR-D29E

VR-188P

R-20A3P

R-18PW3

R-20PW3

RD-220P

URF-70

GR-231GV

WRNF08SA

TBV8DNBRLG

GR-212SV

GR-191GV

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

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*

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*

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34

MODELBRAND

TotalStorageVolume

(l)

EnergyConsumption,

(kWh/24h)EEF

POLYTRON

IMARFLEX

TOSHIBA

TOSHIBA

SINGER

114

115

116

117

118

PR-168SD

IRF-660S

GR-P201D

GR-P181D

ALD-82S

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

35

• When buying a new refrigerator, consider a unit that suitsyour need and with a higher Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF).

• Don’t leave the refrigerator door open longer than necessary.

• Defrost your refrigerator regularly. Frost acts as an insulatingblanket, which causes the motor to work overtime, resultingin increased power consumption.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Cool food to room temperature before storing in therefrigerator. Placing warm food in the refrigerator increasesthe temperature inside.

• Cover liquids and food, otherwise, moisture released insidethe ref will cause the motor to work harder than normal. Themoisture is the source of frost.

• Place the refrigerator far enough from the cooking stove orgas range so that it will not be affected by the heat whencooking. Install it where air can circulate freely around it.

• Don’t overcrowd your refrigerator. This interferes with aircirculation and overworks the compressor.

• Check the gaskets around the refrigerator door. Adjust thedoor or replace the gasket if there are leaks.

• Clean the compressor units and condenser of the refrigeratorperiodically following manufacturer’s specifications.

36

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL)

37

Basic Facts

Compact fluorescent lamps use 70% - 80% lessenergy than their incandescent equivalents.When replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb a20 to 23-watt CFL is used.

Compact fluorescents last approximately 5,000to 8,000 hours, which is 8 to 13 times the lifeof an incandescent bulb (expected life approx.750 to 1000 hours).

Most of the compact fluorescent lamps haveimproved color rendition. The light is a warmtone that is almost identical to that of anincandescent bulb. Most people can’t tell thedifference.

CFLs are most cost-effective when used at least4 to 5 hours per day.

Although compact fluorescent lamps mayappear different than the common incandescent,they fit most standard fixtures found in homestoday. The screw-in base is the same on bothlamps.

The typical incandescent bulb wastes 90% ofthe energy it uses, producing heat as itconverts the energy into light.

38

Comparative Light Output, Efficacy and OperatingHours*, Incandescent Lamp (IL) and Compact

Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)

*Based on standard test conditions

Notes : 1. The efficacy, in lumens per watt, of CFLs is 45 to 57while that of the incandescent bulb is 8 to 13.2. The average life of the CFLs is 5000 to 8000 hours while that of the incandescent bulb is 750 to 1000 hours.

Type of Lamps Wattage rating and equivalent average light output

CompactFluorescent

Lamp

Light Output,lumens

IncandescentBulb

Light Output,lumens

7 - 8

350 - 400

40

390

9 - 12

460 - 570

50

520

13 - 14

760 - 800

60

720

15 - 18

820 - 990

75

890

22 - 23

1280 - 1300

100

1300

5 -6

240 - 260

25

200

39

SAVINGS CHART - QUALITY CFL vs. QUALITY INCANDESCENT LAMP

INCANDESCENT LAMP

COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP

Input Power, watts

Cost of First Lamp, P

No. of Lamp Replacements, units

Replacement Cost

Energy Cost

Total Energy & Lamp Cost

Net Savings

Cost, P

Demand, kW/unit

Consumption, kWh

Greenhouse Gas (GHG)

100 WP 21

5 units P 105.00

P 5,298.00P 5,424.00

20 W P 150.00

00

P 1,060.00 P 1,210.00

P 4,214.000.080 kW/unit

480 kWh285 kg CO

2e

Input Power, watts



Replacement Cost

Energy Cost


Net Savings

Cost, P

Demand, kW/unit

Consumption, kWh


75 WP 21.005 units

P 105.00P 3,974.00 P 4,100.00

16 W P 150.00

00

P 848.00P 968.00

P 3,132.000.059 kW/unit

354 kWh210 kg CO2e

a. Quality incandescent lamps last 1,000 hours per unitb. Quality CFLs last 6,000 hours per unit, have high efficacy for properlumen equivalencec. Residential energy cost projected a t P8.83/ kWh (as of June 2005)

Assumptions:

40

SAVINGS CHART - QUALITY CFL vs. QUALITY INCANDESCENT BULB

a. Quality incandescent lamps last 1,000 hours per unitb. Quality CFLs last 6,000 hours per unit, have high efficacy for proper lumen equivalencec. Residential energy cost projected a t P8.83/ kWh (as of June 2005)

Assumptions:

INCANDESCENTBULB


Input Power, watts



Replacement Cost

Energy Cost


Net Savings

Cost, Php

Demand, kW/unit

Consumption, kWh


60 WP 21.00

5 unitsP 105.00P 3,179.00P 3,305.00

13 WP 120.00

00

P 689.00P 809.00

P 2,496.000.047 kW/unit

282 kWh168 kg CO2e

Input Power, watts



Replacement Cost

Energy Cost


Net Savings

Cost, P

Demand, kW/unit

Consumption, kWh


40 WP 21.00

5 units P 105.00 P 2,119.00 P 2,245.00

8 WP 120.00

00

P 424.00P 544.00

P 1,701.000.032 kW/unit

192 kWh114 kg CO

2e

41

SAVINGS CHART - QUALITY CFL vs. QUALITY INCANDESCENT BULB

a. Quality incandescent lamps last 1,000 hours per unitb. Quality CFLs last 6,000 hours per unit, have high efficacy for proper lumen equivalencec. Residential energy cost projected a t P8.83/ kWh (as of June 2005)

Assumptions:

INCANDESCENTBULB


Input Power, watts



Replacement Cost

Energy Cost


Net Savings

Cost, Php

Demand, kW/unit

Consumption, kWh


25 WP 21.00

5 unitsP 105.00P 945.00P 1,071.00

6 WP 120.00

00

P 227.00P 347.00

P 724.000.019 kW/unit

114 kWh68 kg CO2e

42

LIST OF PNS-COMPLIANTCOMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS (CFLs)

As of MAy 31, 2005

Wattage Brand Name

Model Name

ColorAppearance

Type ofLamp

LightOutput

(lm)

Efficacy(lm/W)

Ave.Life(h)

50 W

25 W

23 W

22 W

20 W

18W

OMNI

A. OPTIMA

HITACHIHITACHI

G. E.

A. OPTIMAPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPSHITACHIHITACHIDELTAOSRAM

G.E.G.E.

A. OPTIMAPHILIPSPHILIPS

WORKSHOPG.E.G.E.

CLIPSAL

ESM-50W-DL

TA 3U 25W

EFH-23EEFS-23E

Electronic FLP

TA 3U 20W

Ecotone

SLE P

SLED

Ecotone SLED

EFH-20EEFS-20E

Brite SaverDulux EE

EconomizerECN-FLE-20W

TA 3U 15WEssentialEssential

-Electronic FLP

Electronic FLP

Energy Saver

Daylight

Daylight

DaylightDaylight

Daylight

DaylightDaylightDaylight

Warm WhiteDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

DaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

Spiral

3U

3USpiral

Encap

3UEncapEncapEncapEncap

3USpiral

3U3U3U3U

3U3U3U3U

EncapEncap

3U

2750

*

**

1280

*1100110011001050

***

114010501050

*10401040

*960960

*

55

*

**

58

*55555553***

575252

*5858*

5353*

7000

6000

8000 8000

6000

600010000100001000010000 8000 8000 6000 6000 4000 4000

60006000

6000 6000 6000 50008000

43

*Awaiting submission of claimed ratings from the manufacturers/importers

Wattage Brand Name

Model Name

ColorAppearance

Type ofLamp

LightOutput

(lm)

Efficacy(lm/W)

Ave.Life(h)

15W

14W

13W

11W

A. OPTIMAGARTIMPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPS

G.E.G.E.G.E.G.E.AROARO

LUXMAN

PHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPS

LANDLITE

A. OPTIMAHITACHIDELTA

GARTIMG.E.

PHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPS

TA 2U 15WEB-15APEcotoneSLE-P

Ecotone SLED

FLE-HLX

FLE-HLX 15W

ECN-FLE 15W

Economizer

EUS - 15W

EUS - 15W15

GenieEssential-Genie

EssentialEssential

ELM 13W

TA 2U 11WEFD-11E

Brite SaverEB-11AP

FLE-HLX 11WGenie

Essential Genie

Ecotone PLEU

Genie

DaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

Warm WhiteDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

Warm WhiteDaylightDaylight

Warm WhiteDaylightDaylightDaylight

Daylight

DaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

Warm WhiteDaylightDaylight

Warm White

2USpiralEncapEncapEncapSpiralSpiral

3U3U2U2U2U

3U3U2U2U

2U

2U2U2U2U

Spiral3U3U2U3U

*800800760800840840830830900900

*

800760720760

760

***

590590600570490600

*53535153565655556060*

57545154

58

***

545455524555

600010000100001000010000 6000 600040004000600060006000

6000600050005000

5000

600080006000600060006000600060006000

44

*Claimed ratings unavailable from the manufacturers/importers

Wattage Brand Name

Model Name

ColorAppearance

Type ofLamp

LightOutput

(lm)

Efficacy(lm/W)

Ave.Life(h)

11W

9W

8W

7 W

G.E.G.E.G.E.AROARO

CLIPSALLUXMAN

HITACHIAROAROG.E.G.E.G.E.G.E.

TOKINALUXMAN

OSRAMPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPS

A. OPTIMA

GARTIMGARTIMAKARI

LANDLITEFirefly Jr.

EconomizerECN-FLE 11DBX

ECN-FLE 11W

EUS -11W

EUS-11WEnergy Saver

ELD 11 Daylight

EFD-9EEUS-9WEUS-9W

EconomizerECN-FLE 9WEconomizer

ECN-FLE 9DBX

Energy SaverELD 9 Daylight

EL EconomyGenieGenie

Essential GenieEssentialT42U8W

EB-7APEB-7AP

_ELM 7W

XEU23-7W



DaylightWarm White



DaylightWarm WhiteWarm White


DaylightDaylightDaylightDaylightDaylight

2U2U2U2U2U2U2U

2U2U2U2U2U2U2U2U2U

2U3U3U3U2U2U

2U2U2U2U2U

580580580600600

**

*500500450450450450380

*

400420420400380

*

370*

350350315

5353535555**

*55555050505042*

5053535048*

53*

505045

4000400040006000600080006000

800060006000400040004000400080006000

600060006000600060006000

60006000600050005000

45

LightOutput

(lm)

*Claimed ratings unavailable from the manufacturers/importers

Wattage Brand Name

Model Name

ColorAppearance

Type ofLamp

Efficacy(lm/W)

Ave.Life(h)

6 W

5 W

3W

G.E.

GARTIMPHILIPSPHILIPSPHILIPS

A. OPTIMA

GARTIM

ECN-FLE 6W

EB-5APGenieGenie

Essential Genie

T42U5W

EB-3AP

Daylight

DaylightWarm WhiteWarm White

DaylightDaylight

Daylight

2U

2U2U2U2U2U

2U

260

250235235220

*

140

43

50474744*

47

4000

60006000600060006000

6000

46

• Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) is more economicalthan incandescent lamp. CFLs produce up to 5 times asmuch light for the same energy and last 8 to 13 timeslonger.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

• Turn off lights whenever you leave a room. It’s not truethat there is a surge of power when a lamp is switchedon. Although the average rated life of fluorescent lampsis shortened by switching, operating hours is lengthened.

• Keep lamps, as well as their glass or plastic fixturesclean.

• Open shades and blinds during the day to make the mostof natural light.

• Consider replacing incandescent lamp in outdoor lightingfixtures with linear lamps or CFLs. They consume lessenergy for a given light output and have a longer life.

• Install CFLs in vertical base up (VBU) position.

• Install CFLs in areas where lights are “on” for 4 to 5 hours aday (e.g. perimeter lighting)

• Avoid installing CFLs in areas where lamps are subjected tofrequent switching (e.g. comfort rooms)

• Buy CFLs with DOE-DTI Energy Labels (“PS”, “ICC” or “ELI”Mark).

47

Fluorescent Lamp Ballast

48

Standard Classification of Ballast Power Loss

Preheat Ballast Power Loss

BALLAST RATING CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D

1 X 18/20 watts

1 X 36/40 watts

Up to7 watts

Above7 wattsup to

8 watts

Above8 wattsup to

10 watts

Above10 watts

up to12 watts

Rapid Start Ballast Power Loss

BALLAST RATING CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D

1 X 18/20 watts

1 X 36/40 watts

2 x 36/40 watts

Up to12 watts

Up to17 watts

Above12 watts

up to13 watts

Above17 watts

up to18 watts

Above13 watts

up to15 watts

Above18 watts

up to20 watts

Above15 watts

up to18 watts

Above20 watts

up to30 watts

49

BrandName

BallastModel

BallastType Nameplate Rating

BallastLoss(W)*

CategoryClass

STARLUXUNILUXHALLO

LUXMANTOBO

LANDLITEPINCO

SUNLITEPHILIPSPHILIPS

DECOLITEOMNI

DELTATOBO

LUXMANKOPEZKOPEZATCO

NIKO-JAPANPOWER LUX

SUAVESUPERLUX

MAXXIAMERICA

TIGERKOPEZ

SB 20 M------

KX 20-40BTABPL

-------

EC18H-03--------

1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W

1x18/20W1x18/20W1x18/20W1x18/20W1x26/20W

1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x18W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W1x20W

1x18/20W1x20W1x20W

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230V, 60 Hz., .38

220V, 60 Hz., .37

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230 V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

9.28

7.99

8.00

9.23

10.27

9.32

8.80

9.85

9.81

8.44

9.76

8.81

9.56

10.27

9.23

8.53

10.08

7.6

8.81

8.76

8.65

8.57

9.31

10.43

9.14

9.47

C

B

B

C

D

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

D

C

C

D

B

C

C

C

C

C

D

C

C

* A fluorescent lamp ballast consumes less energy if it has a lowerballast loss

A. Wattage Category : 18 to 26 watts

LIST OF PNS-COMPLIANT TUBULAR FLUORESCENTLAMP BALLAST

As of May 31, 2005

50

* A fluorescent lamp ballast consumes less energy if it has a lowerballast loss

Brand Name BallastModel

BallastType

NameplateRating

BallastLoss(W)*

CategoryClass

STARLUXUNILUXHALLO

LUXMANTOBO

LANDLITEPINCO

SUNLITEPHILIPS

ADVANCEADVANCEDECOLITE

OMNIDELTATOBO

LUXMANKOPEZKOPEZATCO

NIKO-JAPANPOWER LUX

SUAVESUPER LUX

MAXXIAMERICA

TIGERKOPEZ

SB 40 M------

KX 40-60BTA

V-140-2-TPXQM-140-S240-TP

-------

TRIDONIC--------

1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W

1 X 36/40W1 X 40W2 X 40W

1 X 36/40W1 X 36/40W1 X 36/40W

1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W

1 X 36/40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W1 X 40W

1x36/40W1x40W1x40W

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230 V, 60 Hz., .43230 V, 60 Hz., .43

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230 V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

230 V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

220V, 60 Hz.

10.23

8.40

7.99

10.71

11.36

9.52

7.06

8.37

11.73

16.03

13.77

9.75

10.44

9.92

11.36

10.71

9.54

10.44

9.85

9.68

9.86

10.08

9.78

10.60

11.06

10.00

9.87

D

C

B

D

D

C

B

C

D

D

D

C

D

C

D

D

C

D

C

C

C

D

C

D

D

C

C

B. Wattage Category : 36 to 40 watts

51

2.4 LEngine Displacement

MANUALTransmission

DIESEL

REVO GLModel

TOYOTAMake

Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Based on the results of the DOE Fuel Economy Run conducted onNovember 10, 2002. Actual fuel efficiency may vary depending ondriving style, vehicle maintenance and road condition.

Kilometers / Liter

2.4 LEngine Displacement

MANUALTransmission

DIESEL

REVO GLModel

TOYOTAMake

Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Based on the results of the DOE Fuel Economy Run conducted onNovember 10, 2002. Actual fuel efficiency may vary depending ondriving style, vehicle maintenance and road condition.

Kilometers / Liter

The DOE Fuel Economy Run aims to promote the judicious

utilization of energy particularly fuel, by increasing

consciousness on efficiency among consumers. This activity

also puts premium on the vehicle and driving capabilities to

obtain data on actual fuel consumption in a safe and normal

driving condition, employing energy efficiency measures and

techniques.

Guided by this principle, the DOE has conducted six fuel

economy runs for different type of vehicles in two years.

These runs have been conducted in various places in the

country under specific conditions.

DOE Fuel Economy Run : Toward VehicleEfficiency and Smart Consumer Choice

52

Driving habits and techniques have significant bearings on

the overall performance of a vehicle. In two years of this

activity, vehicle manufacturers and assemblers have been in

a way encouraged to introduce units/models that are fuel-

efficient. State-of-the-art models and technologically-

advanced vehicles are designed to be more fuel-efficient

without sacrificing their basic features and amenities.

Consumers are given the chance to be a smart buyer when

choosing a vehicle. They are encouraged to select vehicles

that are not only elegantly made, safe and durable but are

also fuel-efficient. There is also a challenge for consumers to

practice proper vehicle maintenance and good driving habits

because these are the “best gas saving ingredients” and

not the gas saving devices that are penetrating the market

today.

The success of the Fuel Economy Run lies in the support of

the public, oil companies, and especially the manufacturing

industry to create and promote energy efficient vehicles.

53

DOE FUEL ECONOMY RUN RESULTS

ASIAN UTILITY VEHICLE (November 10, 2002)

PASSENGER CAR (April 27, 2003)

Unit/ModelEngine

Displacement(cc)**

TransmissionFuel

EfficiencyRating(km/l )*

HONDA Civic VtiKia Rio LS HB

Kia Rio RS SedanMitsubishi Lancer GLS

Nissan Cefiro VIP BroughamNissan Sentra GX

Toyota Corolla AltisToyota Prius

Volvo S40Volvo S60

1600149313431584199513001598149719481984

ManualManualManualManual

AutomaticManualManual

AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

18.2116.4816.7516.7311.8618.8427.3621.2514.4312.66

Unit/Model Fuel TransmissionFuel

EfficiencyRating(km/l )*

HONDA CRV, 2.0 LHONDA CRV, 2.0 L

ISUZU CROSSWIND XT, 2.5LISUZU CROSSWIND XT, 2.5L

MITSUBISHI ADVENTURETOYOTA REVO

GasolineGasoline

DieselDieselDieselDiesel

AutomaticManualManualManualManualManual

9.58713.42217.12219.19817.50916.504

* kilometer per liter** cubic centimeters

54

PASSENGER JEEPNEY (July 13, 2003)

A. Seven-Seater Category

B. Nine-Seater Category

Engine Make Tank Capacity(l )

FuelEfficiencyRating

(km/l )

IsuzuFUSO - Jitney

Isuzu

304055

19.26816.61112.579

14.28612.46912.063

4BC 2Isuzu 50

Isuzu

-3540

Engine Make Tank Capacity(l )

FuelEfficiencyRating

(km/l )

TOYOTA ViosHONDA City

NISSAN SentraVOLVO S80

TOYOTA ViosHONDA Civic

KIA RioHONDA City

NISSAN X TrailNISSAN X TrailVOLVO XC 70KIA Sorento

PASSENGER AND LIGHT DUTY VEHICLE (February 28, 2004)

55

A. Gasoline-Fueled Vehicles

Make/ModelEngine

Displacement(cc)**

TransmissionFuel

Efficiency Rating(km/l )*

14961300176919841298160014931300

2500200024353497

AutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Automatic/ManualManualManualManualManua

AutomaticAutomatic

Automatic/ManualAutomatic

22.44515.14314.18713.52420.43517.32716.54316.134

12.01211.39610.7968.294

Passenger Car

S U V


56

B. Diesel-Fueled Vehicles

2993

2500

299332002953

2999266424772477

2902

Make/ModelEngine

Displacement(cc)**

TransmissionFuel

EfficiencyRating

(km/l )*

BMW 530D

ISUZU Crosswind

BMW X5MITSUBISHI Pajero

NISSAN Patrol

ISUZU D-MaXNISSAN Frontier

MITSUBISHI EndeavorMITSUBISHI Strada

KIA Sedona

Automatic/Manual

Manual

Automatic/ManualAutomaticManual

ManualManualManualManual

Manual

21.237

19.578

12.20111.95811.396

16.64714.96614.62513.689

13.214

Passenger Car

A U V

S U V

Pick - up

Van


57

FUEL ECONOMY RUN IN METRO CEBU(April 17, 2004)

A. Taxi Category

Transmission FuelFuel

Efficiency Rating(km/l )

ManualManulaManual

GasolineGasolineGasoline

23.19122.33821.772

B. Multicab Category



ManualManual

GasGas

19.11117.058

C. Jeepney Category



ManualManualManual

DieselDieselDiesel

14.95714.72213.385

EngineMake/Model

Toyota CorollaNissan SentraNissan Sentra

EngineMake/Model

SuzukiSuzuki

EngineMake/Model

IsuzuIsuzu

Nissan

58

FUEL ECONOMY RUN IN SOUTHERN MINDANAO(September 17, 2004)

A. Category 1: Less than 1.5 L

B. Category 2: 1.5 L - 1.6 L

Make/ModelFuel


TOYOTA Vios (1.3) / 2004TOYOTA Vios (1.3)

HONDA City (1.3) / 2003HONDA City (1.3)

KIA Pride (1.1) / CD5KIA Rio (1.3) / 2004

HONDA City (1.3) / 2003NISSAN Exalta (1.3)/2000

NISSAN Sentra

25.1223.4220.5219.8318.0317.0116.2114.6114.11

Make/Model

TOYOTA Vios (1.5)TOYOTA Vios (1.5)HONDA City (1.5)HONDA City (1.5)

TOYOTA Altis (1.6)KIA Rio (1.5) / 2002

20.6718.7916.5414.6614.4514.20

C. Category 2: 1.8 L and above

Make/Model

TOYOTA Altis (1.8) / 2003HYUNDAI Coupe (2.0)/2000

19.4712.09

FuelEfficiency Rating

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FuelEfficiency Rating

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NOTE:

The results of the DOE Fuel Economy run areconsidered only as indicative and not conclusive.

Some of the Fuel Economy runs were conducted under thefollowing conditions:

1.) The standard distance used for computing the

fuel mileagae is 170 kilometers.

2.) Each entry vehicle had 2 passengers.

3.) Maximum speed throughout the run was 80

kph.

4.) “Closed window policy” was observed with air

conditioning system “ON” and thermostat set

to “MEDIUM”.

5.) Headlights and hazard lights were kept “ON”

during the entire run.

6.) Condition of each entry vehicle was verified

according to manufacturer’s standard and

technical specifications.

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Tips inBuying a Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

a fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Choose thesmallest engine that meets your needs. Under normal conditions,smaller engines deliver better fuel economy than larger engines.

a 2-wheel or a front-wheel drive vehicle if you really don’tneed 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive offers superiortraction and braking under slippery conditions, but the weightand friction of the additional drivetrain parts can increase fuelconsumption by 5 to 10 % compared to 2-wheel drive vehicles.

a vehicle on a manual transmission; this would mean 5 to10 % less fuel than if the vehicle had an automatic transmission.As a general rule, a manual transmission is more fuel-efficientthan an automatic, assuming you shift properly.

a vehicle with removable roof racks. Roof racks, even whenempty, increase aerodynamic drag.

a fuel-efficient diesel vehicle which produces fewer greenhousegas emissions. Biodisel fuel blends are now available formotorists. Hybrid electric vehicles, which use a combinationof high-power batteries and an internal combustion engine,are appearing in the market.

a vehicle with less power options , such as power windows,door locks and mirrors. These options can increase both thepurchase price and the operating cost it may impose throughincreased fuel consumption. Ask yourself whether the increasedcomfort or convenience these options provide is worth theincrease in fuel consumption.

Fuel consumption can vary widely from one vehicle to the nextwhether you’re buying a new vehicle or a used one. The choices youmake will either save you money or cost you money.

In purchasing a vehicle, consider buying:

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• a vehicle with tinted glass which blocks some of thesun’s heat from entering the vehicle through itswindows. This option can help you save fuel. Operatingan air conditioner in hot weather can increase fuelconsumption by more than 20 % in city driving.

a vehicle with aluminium wheels to actually reduceweight and improve fuel economy. Heavy-dutysuspension systems improve handling and are strongerand longer lasting than standard suspension systems.The extra weight, cost and fuel consumption arenominal.

a vehicle with a better mileage by checking the FuelEconomy Guide attached to it. The higher km/l rating,the more efficient is the car.

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Driving the smart way means planning your trip carefully toavoid traffic jams, steep hills, road construction, etc. Giveyourself time – racing against the clock causes you to brakehard, accelerate quickly and drive too fast, all of whichwaste fuel.

Combine errands and other activities to reduce the numberof trips.

Carpool if possible for traveling to work or for errands.

Utilize mass transit system. Support efforts to make masstransit more available.

For shorter errands, consider walking or the use of bicycle.

Try to take one less car trip per week.

Consider shorter vacation and recreation trips; there may besomething more special to learn about in nearby areas.

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Drive off promptly. Don’t leave your engine running when youfirst start up. Drive off straight away if you can, but drivegently until the engine has reached its normal operatingtemperature.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly. Dirty air filters, old sparkplugs and low fluid levels all contribute to poor fuel economy.

Tips on Efficient Driving Habits

• Avoid accelerating or stopping too quickly. By anticipating traffic,fuel economy increases by 20%.

Drive the speed limit. As your speed increases so does theaerodynamic drag. By slowing down your car, you slow down orreduce its fuel consumption.

Try to avoid heavy loads and long idles. If you anticipate beingstopped for more than ten seconds, simply shut off the car.Restarting it uses less fuel than letting it idle.

Do not rev engine before shutting it off; this wastes fuel andcan dilute motor oil, leading to excessive wear on engine parts.

Park in the shade and/or leave windows slightly open to reducethe need for air conditioning.

Use your gears wisely. Driving in the highest gear possible withoutlaboring the engine is a fuel-efficient way of driving.

Your personal driving habits will have a big impact on your fuelconsumption and costs. You can control the costs of operating avehicle and minimize the emissions it produces by making acommitment to drive less and to drive more efficiently. Researchsuggests that driving techniques can influence the fuel efficiencyby as much as 30 %.

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Tips onKeeping your Car in Shape

Keeping your vehicle in top operating condition will save youfuel and money; reduce your long-term maintenance costs;and minimize harmful exhaust emissions. A well-maintainedvehicle is also more reliable and could be worth more when youwant to sell it.

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Follow your vehicle’s recommended oil service schedule.Regular oil and filter changes prolong the life of your en-gine by reducing the friction between engine parts. Thisalso means your engine works less, hence, consumes lessfuel.

Service your vehicle on a regular basis. An engine that ispoorly tuned can use up to 50% more fuel and release50% more pollution than a properly maintained vehicle.

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Keep tires at proper air pressure. Tire-rolling resistancecauses 20% of fuel consumption. But if a tire is properlyinflated, a reduction in resistance of just 1% can increasefuel savings by up to 5%.

Check fan belt tension and condition. Regularly check thelooseness or tightness of the fan belt. Also check for crackson the fan belt.

Check battery. Check the terminals for loose connectionand accumulated dirt. Check water and voltage level ofthe battery as well.

Check clutch and brake pedal. Check the recommended orallowable free-play of the pedals. On a straight, flat andtraffic-free stretch of road, rest your hands lightly on thesteering wheel and apply the brakes gradually. If thevehicle swerves to one side, one of the brake linings maybe worn out more than the other, or the brakes may needadjustment.

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Avoid tension. Check your high tension wires. Check forcracks and other signs of deterioration.

Check fuel tanks and tank lines. Check fuel tanks for leaksand irregularities. Keep the fuel cap tightened to pre-vent fuel loss due to evaporation and spillage. You canoften identify the type of fluid that is leaking by its color.Oil is black, coolant is a bright greeny yellow, automatictransmission fluid is pink, and power steering and breakfluid are clear, with a slight brown tinge. All of these fluids

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Check and clean spark plugs periodically. Clean plugsassure you of better combustion and less unburned gas.

Balance and align wheels to save fuel. If your wheels aren’taligned, you actually waste gasoline since the tiresproduce more friction against the ground. Have your wheelsaligned regularly.

Inspect contact points. Make sure that the contact pointgap is still within specifications.

Clean filter and check for dirt. Regardless of mileage ortime, a filter should be replaced before it reaches the pointwhere it significantly restricts airflows. Fuel economyperformance and emissions begin to deteriorate and getprogressively worse until the dirty filter is replaced.

Check fluid levels, including engine oil, engine coolant level,transmission fluid and power steering fluid, according tothe instructions in your owner’s manual.

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