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12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’24)

Kitakyushu City, Japan – October 7th to 9th, 2024

Conference Summary:

The 12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’24) successfully took place in Kitakyushu City, bringing together a diverse international community of stakeholders focused on residential energy consumption, equipment, metering, and lighting. Participants included manufacturers, consumers, government representatives, utilities, international organizations, academia, and researchers from around the world.

This year, EEDAL continued its legacy as an influential international platform, facilitating discussions on advancements in energy efficiency technologies, behavioral insights, and policy innovations. EEDAL’24 provided a valuable venue for fostering new collaborations, forming international partnerships, and enhancing synergies among stakeholders.

Hosted by Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc. (JYURI) and the University of Kitakyushu, with the support of the Kitakyushu Convention & Visitors Association (KCVA) and Kitakyushu City, the conference enjoyed the technical and scientific backing of the European Commission Joint Research Centre.

JYURI (Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc.) in collaboration with The University of Kitakyushu were pleased to announce:

Highlights:

EEDAL’24 offered a unique forum over three days, presenting the latest developments in household energy efficiency, including innovations in appliances, lighting, heating and cooling equipment, electronics, smart meters, and policies. Additional discussions focused on consumer behavior, energy access in developing countries, and demand response initiatives.

Key representatives from governments, international organizations, manufacturers, utilities, private sectors, service providers, financiers, NGOs, and academia delivered insights during plenary sessions, while parallel sessions on specific topics enabled in-depth participant engagement. The conference fostered both the reinforcement of existing partnerships and the establishment of new collaborations.

– Conference Details:

  • Conference Name: 12th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting (EEDAL’24)
  • Date: Monday 7th October to Wednesday 9thOctober, 2024
  • Venue: Kitakyushu International Conference Center (*Hybrid format)
  • Technical & Scientific Supported by: European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
  • Local host: Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc. , The University of Kitakyushu
  • Co-Host: City of Kitakyushu, Asian Institute of Low Carbon Design (AILCD)
  • Supported by:Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ), The Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (JEMA), The Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan (SHASE), The Architectural Institute of Japan (AIJ), The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ)
  • Sponsored by: Kitakyushu Convention and Visitors Association (KCVA), The Obayashi Foundation, The Kajima Foundation, Daikin Industries LTD.,