Thailand Released New Elevator Energy Efficiency and Environmental Regulations, Implemented in 2025
On November 20, 2024, Thailand Ministry of Industry (MOI) jointly with Ministry of Energy released Elevator Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management Specifications, implemented on April 1, 2025. Core contents:
1. Energy efficiency requirements: Minimum level 3 energy efficiency for new elevators, upgraded to level 2 by 2027, mandatory energy feedback, intelligent standby, LED lighting, standby energy consumption reduced by 40%;
2. Environmental materials: Elevator materials recyclable ≥80%, low VOC, asbestos-free, zero CFC, heavy metals compliant;
3. Green certification: New elevators must obtain Thailand TISI green elevator certification, affix mark, uncertified products prohibited from sale;
4. Stock transformation: Energy efficiency and environmental transformation synchronized with old elevator renewal, 60% of stock elevators compliant by 2028, 100% by 2030;
5. Financial subsidies: 20% equipment subsidy for green elevators, 50% reduction in certification fees;
6. Supervision: Energy efficiency and environmental data reported to supervision platform, fine for exceeding standard, product recall;
7. Maintenance: Environmental consumables used in maintenance, waste oil, old components recycled. The new regulations promote Thailand elevator industry green transformation