Overview of the High-Efficiency Equipment Certification program
About High efficiency energy equipment
These are the products that qualified in every aspect of quality tests and energy efficiency tests by KATS or other designated testing agencies and got certified as High Energy Efficiency Equipment by Korea Energy Agency.
About the certification program
According to the Act on Rationalization of Energy Use, this efficiency certification program issues certificates for products of a certain energy efficiency level or beyond in order to promote the use of high-efficiency energy equipment, such as high-efficiency induction motors. The program has been in operation since December 1996.
Basis of the program
- The Act on Rationalization of Energy Use (Promotion of Certain Energy-Consuming Equipment)
- The Rules on the Promotion of the Use of the High Energy Efficiency Equipment
- Download the rules (Hangul 2007) Download
As for the designated colors, colored indications must be used. In such a case, the Standard Colors of South Korea shall apply. However, depending on the media to be used, four principal colors can be used, as well.
Application and certification processes
Certification request documents
- The current status of the company and the information to be included in the nameplates
- The design documents (circuit drawings) of the applicable model; product manual
- A written description and photos showing the equipment in manufacturing phases
- Follow-up management system and guarantees
- The Statement of Certified Efficient User
- Other necessary information
- The work instructions for product
Certification process