Chương IX Luật sử dụng năng lượng tiết kiệm và hiệu quả 2010: Quản lý phương tiện, thiết bị sử dụng năng lượng

Chapter IX

MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY-CONSUMING DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT

Article 37. Measures for economical and efficient use of energy applicable to devices and equipment

The State shall apply the following measures for economical and efficient use of energy for devices and equipment:

1. Elaborating and announcing standards on energy yield, minimum energy yield for energy-consuming devices and equipment;

2. Labeling energy-consuming devices and equipment;

3. Publicizing necessary information on energy use of devices and equipment;

4. Eliminating devices and equipment with energy yield below the minimum level;

5. Handling violations of this Article.

Article 38. Elaboration and announcement of energy yield standards and minimum energy yield

1. The elaboration of energy yield standards and minimum energy yield for energy- consuming devices and equipment must meet the following requirements:

a/ Achieving energy saving and environmental protection objectives;

b/ Meeting national requirements for socio­economic development, scientific and technological levels and regional and international integration;

c/ Encouraging investment in, research, production and supply of energy-saving products with high energy yield for the market.

2. Once every 5 years, the Ministry of Science and Technology shall announce energy yield standards and minimum energy yield.

Article 39. Energy labeling

1. Devices and equipment on the list of those subject to energy labeling shall be labeled prior to market sale.

2. Manufacturers and importers of devices and equipment shall label devices and equipment after obtaining energy label certificates from competent agencies.

3. Energy label certificates shall be granted after devices and equipment have been tested for conformity with energy yield standards in laboratories.

4. The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall:

a/ Elaborate and propose the Prime Minister to promulgate a list of devices and equipment subject to energy labeling and implementation roadmap;

b/ Provide energy labeling contents and specifications;

c/ Provide laboratories eligible for obtaining certificates of testing in conformity with energy yield standards;

d/ Provide the order and procedures for granting energy label certificates for devices and equipment;

e/ Provide the recognition of energy labels of imported devices and equipment.

Article 40. Management of devices and equipment with energy yield below the minimum level

1. Energy-consuming devices and equipment with energy yield below the minimum level shall be eliminated according to the list and roadmap promulgated by the Prime Minister.

2. Devices and equipment with energy yield below the minimum level on the list of those subject to elimination may not be manufactured or imported.

3. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and concerned ministries and ministerial-level agencies in. making and proposing the Prime Minister to promulgate a list of devices and equipment subject to elimination and implementation roadmap suitable to national socio-economic development conditions and scientific and technological levels in each period.