Lighting & Appliance Testing Division

Develops product energy efficiency programs, formulates and oversees implementation of energy standards, and conducts research and testing in support of National Energy Efficiency Program

Appliance/Equipment Section

  • formulates energy standards for appliances and equipment
  • undertakes testing of appliances, equipment and other energy-consuming devices to:
    • provide database on energy performance of appliance and equipment for policy recommendations
    • implement energy efficiency standards
  • conducts research and studies to improve efficiency of consuming appliances and equipment
  • provides consultancy and technical assistance on energy performance testing
  • conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

 

Lighting and Other Electrical Devices Section

  • formulates energy standards for lighting and other household electrica; products
  • undertakes testing of lighting componenets and related products to:
    • provide database on energy performance in aid of formulating policy recommendations
    • implement energy standards and labelling
  • conducts research and studies to improve efficiency of lighting and other household electrical products
  • provides consultancy and technical assistance on lighting and related products
  • conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy sector
  • coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above-enumerated functions
  • performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned

Calibration, Instrumentation and Control Section

  • maintains a set of standards for in-house calibration of DOE instruments
  • calibrates energy monitoring instruments
  • conducts research and studies to improve overall plans efficiency through proper application of measurements and calibration principles including boiler operation
  • provides consultancy and technical assistance in the designs of calibration and measurement systems as well as instrumentation and control on energy monitoring instruments
  • conducts on-the-job training/orientation programs in support of the academe and the energy industry
  • coordinates with various DOE units and concerned government agencies, academe, energy industry and other stakeholders on matters related to the above enumerated functions
  • performs ad hoc functions as may be assigned