Tuesday, 18 November

Registration and informal networking

Opening Session

Moderator: APEC

Welcoming Remarks
Mr Youngsun You, Director General Korea Energy Agency
Opening Remarks
Mr Mitsuhito Takada, Vice President, APERC
Group photo

Workshop Overview and Introduction

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Workshop objective and overview
Ms Elvira Torres Gelindon, Research Fellow, APERC
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Introduction to energy intensity in the APEC Region
Ms Yasmin Fouladi, Researcher, APERC

Sessions 1a and 1b

Moderator: Ms Andrea Arenas, Consultant, Ribos

Session 1a: Setting the Context

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The Role of Policy in Advancing Energy Efficiency in APEC Economies
Ms Emily McQualter, Consultant, International Copper Association/Ribos

Session 1b: Host Economy Case Study

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Best Practices and Lessons learned from implementing MEPS in Korea
Energy Efficiency Management in the Appliance & Equipment Sector
Dr Bongjoo Shin, Program Director, Korea Energy Economics Institute
Q&A and reflections
Coffee Break

Session 2: Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Success Factors in MEPS Implementation – Presentations and Interactive discussion

Moderator: Ms Emily McQualter, Consultant, International Copper Association/ Ribos

In this session, expert speakers will explore common challenges economies face in implementing MEPS, along with the key factors that support successful adoption and enforcement. Presentations will highlight practical experiences and lessons learned, followed by an interactive discussion.

Expert speakers and panellists:

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Best Practice Policies for energy efficient appliances
Dr Kevin Lane, Programme Manager, 4E Technology Collaboration Programme
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Mexico’s Appliance Energy Efficiency Programme
Mr Leonardo Beltrán Rodriguez, Government Advisor, former Deputy Secretary for Energy Planning and Transition, Secretariat of Energy, Mexico
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Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Success Factors in MEPS Implementation
Mr Steven Coyne, International Lighting Expert and Managing Director of Lighting Naturally, Australia

Member sharing presentations:

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MEPS Implementation Malaysia Experience
Malaysia – Mr Norazrin Rupadi
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Overview of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP)
the Philippines – Ms Dorella Maye Perlas
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Implementing MEPS in Chinese Taipei Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions
Chinese Taipei – Mr Ting-Jui Sun
Networking lunch

Session 3: Advancing MEPS Implementation: Strategies, Impact, and Evaluation

Moderator: Ms Andrea Arenas, Consultant, Ribos

This session will explore strategies to advance MEPS implementation, including pathways for programme development, approaches to measuring impact, and evaluation frameworks.

Speakers will share lessons learned and highlight priorities for effective MEPS design and assessment. The session will begin with presentations followed by an interactive discussion.

Expert speakers and panellists:

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CLASP Tools for Global MEPS Analysis
Dr Steven Zeng, China Program Director, CLASP
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MEPS for Appliances and Equipment: A Roadmap for APEC Economies
Dr Zhuolun Chen, UNEP

Member sharing presentations:

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Energy Efficiency Standards in Mexico
Mexico – Ms Diana López Mendoza
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Key factor to promote executing MEPs
China – Dr Dongyuan Cao
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Top Runner Approach for home appliances and equipment in Japan
Japan – Dr Seonghee Kim
Coffee Break

Breakout Session

Moderator: Ms Emily McQualter, Consultant, International Copper Association/ Ribos

This interactive session will guide participants to identify the key barriers to MEPS implementation in their economies and collaboratively develop practical solutions.

Facilitators will help groups move from problem identification to actionable recommendations, ensuring discussions are concrete and documented for the workshop summary.

Outputs will include a ranked list of top barriers, practical strategies to overcome them, and suggestions for targeted support, including potential tools, partnerships, and “quick wins”.

Closing Session

Moderator: Ms Yasmin Fouladi, Researcher, APERC

Reflections and Next Steps

Reflections
Ms Andrea Arenas, Consultant, Ribos
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Next steps
Ms Elvira Torres Gelindon, Research Fellow APERC
Closing Remarks
Dr Meng Liu, EGEEC Chair