Deadline: 29-Aug-2025
The Department of Information, Research and Energy Efficiency at Brazil’s Ministry of Mining and Energy is preparing a Cooling Efficiency Strategy to guide the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector toward a sustainable path for reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), particularly hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
This initiative aims to develop and enforce minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for the commercial refrigeration sector. It also promotes energy-efficient technologies and practices across the RAC industry while aligning Brazil’s efforts with global climate agreements such as the Kigali Amendment and the Global Cooling Pledge.
The estimated project cost ranges from $100,000 to $500,000. The ultimate goal is to strengthen Brazil’s capacity to implement and enforce energy efficiency policies that address both direct emissions (from HFCs) and indirect emissions (from energy use) in the RAC sector by 2028.
Key expected outcomes include the adoption of new MEPS and voluntary labeling programs like PROCEL to promote the market shift toward climate-friendly and energy-efficient refrigeration products. A National Monitoring, Verification, and Enforcement (MVE) framework will also be developed to track SLCPs in commercial refrigeration appliances, supported by tools and resources in line with Brazil’s MEPS and labeling policies.
Another important objective is increasing stakeholder engagement. By the end of the project, government agencies, industry representatives, and academic institutions are expected to show greater awareness and involvement in HFC mitigation efforts.
Eligible applicants include NGOs, IGOs, and other not-for-profit organizations. The proposed project must stay within the funding range or clearly justify any additional expenses. The project duration must be under 24 months, and the budget must comply with CCAC requirements. Applicants must submit their last three audited financial statements when requested.
For-profit entities can only participate as co-founders, stakeholders, or end users. However, applicants are encouraged to involve them during the proposal or implementation stage if their participation is crucial to the project’s success.
Proposals will be evaluated on several key criteria. These include the clarity of the implementation plan, the potential for scaling and sustainability, the contribution to SLCP reductions, and the involvement of relevant stakeholders. Proposals must also address associated risks, complement existing policies and initiatives, and demonstrate the applicant’s capacity to execute the work. A cost-effective and well-justified budget is essential, and proposals must meet at least Score 1 of the OECD DAC gender equality marker.
For more information, visit CCAC.
