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GB 21455-2019 standard on minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2020 In force National
GB 35971-2018: MEPS for hermetic motor-compressor in room AC
People's Republic of China 2018 In force National
China 13th Ocean Energy Development Five Year Plan (2016-2020)
People's Republic of China 2016 Ended National
GB21455-2013: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for variable speed room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2013 Ended National
GB 12021.3-2010:The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2010 In force National
GB 21455-2008: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for variable speed room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2008 Ended National
GB 12021.3-2004: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2005 Ended National
GB19576-2004: The minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for unitary air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2005 In force National
GB 12021.3-2000: The limited values of energy efficiency and evaluating values of energy conservation for room air conditioners
People's Republic of China 2001 Ended National
GB 12021.3-1989 MEPS fixed speed air conditioners
People's Republic of China 1989 Ended National

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