IPS Test Method R5 Written Comment Summary v3 15Mar06

Summarized Written Comments: Generalized Internal Power Supply Efficiency Test Procedure Rev. 5 Prepared by: Peter May-Ostendorp, Ecos Consulting Prepared for: California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program March 13, 2006 This document summarizes all substantive written comments that Ecos Consulting and EPRI Solutions have received to date in helping to draft revision 6.0 of the Generalized Internal Power Supply Efficiency Test Procedure for the California Energy Commission’s PIER program. Comments are left anonymous and are separated into relevant categories/sections of the test procedure document. General Comments (Computer Industry Stakeholder) “Generally the test protocol is very good and complete.” (Power Electronics Industry Stakeholder) “On the whole this test procedure has our full support. In principle it will be greatly beneficial to have a standard efficiency test procedure and report format. This will reduce the confusion in the market and increase the focus on efficiency.” (International Policy Stakeholder) “As you already know, we are promoting the XXXX program for energy-efficient appliances. Under the XXXX program, we are focusing on total energy efficiency of appliances rather than individual parts, such as the internal power supply. In this context, we do not have an intention to introduce regulation of internal power supply for the time being, although we understand and admire CEC/ENERGY ...