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Factors influencing the penetration of energy efficient appliances into national markets in Europe (4.6Mb)
January 2010
The objective of this study is to identify the “factors influencing the penetration of energy efficient electrical appliances (hereafter also referred to as efficient appliances or efficient models) into national markets in Europe”.
Global Carbon Impacts of Energy using products (1.9Mb)
April 2009
A Study commissioned by Defra/MTP to provide easily accessed data describing the carbon emissions and mitigation potential of the major groups of energy using products at global and regional levels.
Case Study: EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres: Reducing the energy consumed by BT data centres (135Kb)
February 2009
The EU Code of Conduct (CoC) for data centres has been created to assist data centre operators in identifying and implementing measures to improve the energy efficiency of their data centres over time.
MoriReport - full summary (1.43Mb)
January 2009
Summary of research conducted by Ipsos MORI for the UK Government, Sweden and The Netherlands in December 2008 into EU consumers' understanding of the A-G energy label and, in particular, to understand how consumers react to the transition between an old and new label during revalorisations.
Mori Report - full summary (1.13MB)
October 2008
Full summary report of MORI conducted research on EU consumers' understanding of the existing A-G scale on the energy label, a joint project between Defra, the Energy Saving Trust, the UK National Consumer Council, ANEC and BEUC in May 2008.
Mori Report - short summary (599kB)
October 2008
Executive summary of MORI conducted research on EU consumers' understanding of the existing A-G scale on the energy label, a joint project between Defra, the Energy Saving Trust, the UK National Consumer Council, ANEC and BEUC in May 2008.
Heat Replacement Effect factors in Lighting - a review of new evidence (36kB)
March 2007
This report reviews recent evidence from practical experiments carried out by the Lighting Association in February 2007 and considers if the heating replacement effects (HRE) factors applied to low energy lighting in BNXS05 (and used in third Energy Efficiency Commitment illustrative mix) should be adjusted.
A review of the range of Member State activity related to compliance with the EU Energy Label regulations (211kB)
January 2007
The review is based on interviews with 11 governmental bodies in nine Member States and six consumer organisations in six Member States. It disclosed several compliance problems of the EU energy labelling scheme, which may result in reduction of consumer confidence and involvement and eventually hampering a successful implementation of the label scheme and realisation of energy savings.
Disposal of TV equipment: possible impact of digital switchover (441kB)
January 2007
This document reports on a study, requested by the DTI and DEFRA to develop projections of how much, if any, waste will arise specifically as a result of the digital switchover programme - both at national an regional (TV) levels.
Product Overview - Water (216kB)
January 2007
This paper focuses on the in-use water consumption of products currently covered by MTP. It describes the current evidence base developed by MTP, gives an indication of the savings potential and puts forward suggestions for possible furture work to reduce the environmental impact of products.
Product Overview - Waste (146kB)
January 2007
This paper focuses on MTP's work on waste issues. The quantities of waste arising from products covered by the MTP's evidence base are provided and these are put into context with overall UK waste arisings. Examples of projects in the waste area are described and the future direction of MTP activities in the waste area are laid out.
MTP Water Products Recommendations for stakeholders (618kB)
November 2006
On behalf of the Market Transformation Programme (MTP), a water efficiency consortium engaged stakeholders through an event to seek feedback on three key products: baths, showers and WCs. This document presents the results of the findings.
Monitoring Home Computers (970kB)
September 2006
The MTP and the Energy Saving Trust (EST) contracted BRE to collect information about energy consumption of home computers, and typical patterns of use. The information will be used by MTP to support modelling work and by EST to support energy labelling and interventions to bring about behavioural change. The key research objective was to record levels of energy consumption for home computers and collect information on how the computers are used.
Sustainable Products 2006: Policy Analysis and Projections (1159 kB)
July 2006
This is the full report and provides information on MTP's Evidence Base as at March 2006. In addition to the in-use energy consumption of the products currently addressed by the Programme, this report also addresses in-use water consumption and end-of-life waste generation.
Sustainable Products 2006: Executive Summary only (718 kB)
Comparison of UK and Best International Energy Standards as at March 2006 (281 kB)
July 2006
This report provides an indicative overview of the best international energy efficiency standards for products (minimum energy performance, best practice, and Government procurement standards) and the comparable values for the UK as at March 2006.
The Rise of the Machines (4,950 kB)
June 2006
This EST report reviews the growth of energy using products in the home from the 1970s to today and looks at future trends, their impact on the environment and the potential policy solutions.
The Market Transformation Programme (212 kB)
March 2006
This flyer explains what the Market Transformation Programme does and how it works to support Government policy on sustainable products.
Evaluation of heating controls - Phase 1 (128 kB)
March 2006
The overall aim is to encourage the development and adoption of more advanced controls if they can be shown to have a worthwhile benefit, especially those that exploit the advantages of condensing boilers.
Light Emitting Diodes: Eco-design Innovation Roadmap (186 kB)
February 2006
Light Emitting Diodes have a potential to significantly reduce lighting energy use in the medium to long term. This report considers the innovations required to accelerate the introduction of this technology.
Sustainable Products 2005: Policy Analysis and Projections (558 kB)
January 2006 ( Update )
This report provides a snapshot of the Market Transformation Programme's Evidence Base as at March 2005. Covered in this report are the products currently addressed by the Programme.
Waste Study: Clothing Textiles (452 kB)
October 2005
This report sets out the findings of the Market Transformation Programme's waste clothing textiles study, conducted in 2005.
Test Methodology Mapping and Analysis Report (118 kB)
March 2005
BSI carried out a test methodology mapping study for the Market Transformation Programme. The report makes recommendations on how to make test methodologies more effective.
Lifestyle Change and Market Transformation (183 kB)
March 2005
This report provides an overview of modern consumer lifestyles, to set these in the context of emerging debates about sustainable consumption, and to assess some of the implications for market transformation.
Comparison of UK and Best International Standards Energy Standards (151 kB)
February 2005
This report provides an overview of the best international energy efficiency standards for products, including minimum, best practice, and government procurement standards, and the comparable values for the UK as at February 2005.
Domestic Heating: Use of Controls (204 kB)
July 2004
Why do householders not understand and use their heating controls properly? Estimates the consequential shortfall in energy savings, and recommends ways to improve the position.