Upcoming plans for products
The products programme at EECA improves the energy efficiency of products used in homes and businesses. The products programme is a key part of the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (NZEECS).
EECA works with Australian federal and state agencies on a joint programme - the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Programme, to develop energy efficiency measures for a range of household, commercial and industrial products. These measures deliver economic and environmental benefits to both countries.
The main tools used to achieve this are:
- Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS)
- Mandatory energy performance labelling (MEPL)
- Energy Star® endorsement mark.
Under the current E3 work programme, EECA plans to introduce or increase energy efficiency levels for the products listed below:
- Air Conditioning
- Chillers (from 1 October 2008)
- Computers: PCs & Monitors (not before 2010)
- Distribution Transformers
- External Power Supplies (from 1 October 2008)
- Gas Water Heaters (not before October 2008)
- Home Entertainment Products (from 1 October 2008)
- Lighting
- Refrigerators & Freezers (revisions 2008/09)
- Set Top Boxes (not before 1 October 2008)
- Televisions (not before 2009)
If these plans proceed, they will result in amendments to regulations. For more information see the public notice below:
Proposed Amendments to Energy Efficiency (End Using Products) Regulations 2002
Further measures proposed under the current work programme:
- Beverage vending machines Increased MEPS 2009
- Clothes dryers - standby Include standby power in MEPL
- Clothes washing machines New MEPS 2009
- Ice makers and storage bins New MEPS 2009
- Standby power - electrical products New MEPS 2009
- Swimming pool pump motors New MEPS 2010
More information on these measures will be available as the proposals are further developed.
For more information about any of these products, or to be added to our contact list for updates on any of these proposals, please contact the products team at EECA on 0800 358 676 or at regs@eeca.govt.nz.
Last updated: 15/11/07