Barrier Removal to the Cost-Effective Development and Implementation of Energy Standards and Labeling Project (BRESL)

- Increased capacity of Asian countries to develop and implement ES&L programs; - Enhanced awareness on ES&L programs and in the use of EE products in the countries in the region; - Facilitation of the development and implementation of ES&L programs, with the participation of the relevant government agencies, manufacturers/suppliers, retailers, and consumers; - Increased financing and access to financing for ES&L initiatives; - Establishment of a regional network of standards and labeling activities that will facilitate harmonization of standards; and, - Successful demonstration of the design, development, financing, institutionalization, implementation of ES&L programs, and the resulting benefits from such programs.