| Overview : The Department of Energy (DoE) in collaboration with the dti, supported by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiated the project: Market Transformation Through the Introduction of Energy Efficiency Standards and the Labelling of Appliances in South Africa which is primarily aimed at purging the market off inefficient appliances and introduce energy efficient appliances over a period of 5 years. This project is expected to influence consumption patterns by raising awareness of policy makers, manufacturers, distributors, and consumers, via the introduction of efficiency standards and labels into the market. The project is aimed at contributing towards the reduction of the electricity demand in South Africa and to introduce continuous energy efficiency improvements into the appliances and equipment industry. This is in line with other countries around the world that have begun to outlaw certain types of inefficient appliances and equipment and encourages the widespread use of energy saving, efficient appliances and equipment. Also critical is the reduction in carbon emissions associated with use of household appliances which will result from the reduced energy demand. These terms of reference are for a Service Provider that will assist the project in developing and implementing a communications plan to raise awareness and inform key role players and the public of the S&L energy efficiency initiative. | 
