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T1 Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans - Supporting Information Annex
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Wei, Max
A2 Ding, Chao
A2 Shah, Nihar
A2 Holuj, Brian
A2 Duran, Marco
K1 energy efficiency
K1 energy consumption
K1 cooling
YR 2023
FD 2023-11
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43872
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43872
NO Ceiling fans are a low-cost cooling option which enhance greater indoor comfort with a power consumption typically less than 90 watts compared to room AC systems which typically have a consumption of around 1500 watts.  In countries such as India, they make up a substantial portion of residential electricity demand. There are approximately $8 billion in annual global sales of ceiling fans, and in most markets these products are unregulated beyond basic safety requirements, so there is a great opportunity to reduce electricity waste, including peak energy demand on the electricity grid.Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labels, if well-designed and implemented, are some of the fastest and most effective approaches to transition markets toward more energy-efficient products.This annex to the Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans provides the supporting information and context which underpins the Guidelines. It includes a brief explanation of sample markets, product scope, energy efficiency considerations, and testing protocols.The Model Regulation Guidelines for Energy-Efficient Ceiling Fans provide guidance for governments that are considering mandatory policies, incentive programmes or voluntary financial mechanisms requiring new ceiling fans to be energy-efficient; providing a template for regulations that are based on best international minimum performance standards.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 23, 2026