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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
GB 26920.2-2015 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of commercial refrigerating appliances-Part 2: Commercial refrigerated cabinets with self-contained condensing unit.
People's Republic of China 2017 In force National
GB 4706.13-2014 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances ice-cream appliances and ice-makers
People's Republic of China 2016 In force 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 26920.1-2011 Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades of commercial refrigerating appliances - Part 1: Refrigerated display cabinets with remote condensing unit
People's Republic of China 2012 In force 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
National Energy Conservation Law of China
People's Republic of China 1997 In force National
GB 12021.3-1989 MEPS fixed speed air conditioners
People's Republic of China 1989 Ended National
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)
People's Republic of China 1989 In force National

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