The rising electricity demand leads to power shortages and costly investments in new power stations, increasing CO₂ emissions. Energy efficiency offers a cost-effective alternative—reducing emissions, cutting consumer electricity bills, and easing pressure on the power grid. A smarter way to meet energy needs sustainably! The ROCA project is working on this in its partner countires. This publication presents some results and recommendations for Cameroon.
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labels are essential tools for improving energy efficiency. MEPS eliminate the least efficient products from the market, while energy labels help consumers make informed choices, boosting demand for energy-saving appliances. This also reduces government spending on energy subsidies, enabling reinvestment in incentive programs.
Implementing MEPS and energy labels has proven effective worldwide. In countries like the U.S., continuous updates to efficiency standards have significantly reduced the energy consumption of appliances like refrigerators—without increasing prices. As more nations adopt these policies, they contribute to long-term sustainability by making efficient products more accessible and affordable.
Beyond environmental benefits, energy efficiency fosters economic growth. It reduces household and business energy costs, encourages innovation in appliance technology, and creates new market opportunities for manufacturers. By prioritizing energy-efficient products, countries can achieve both climate goals and economic resilience.
Publication only available in French.
The publication has been elaborated by the project ROCA (opens in a new window)(Refroidissement respectueux de l'Ozone et du Climat en Afrique de l'Ouest et Centrale). The project is co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the National Ozone Units (NOUs) and the relevant ministries of the partner countries Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali and Cameroon.
Energy Efficiency Tool
Have a look at our Energy Efficiency Calculator! Use this tool to estimate and compare the running costs, the energy consumption and the emissions of domestic refrigerators or air conditioners in Senegal, Burkina Faso and Mali.