Guidelines

This Technical Guide provides guidance on the conversion of existing coal fired boilers to wood pellet operation. There are a number of obvious advantages to using wood pellets: they are 100% renewable and relatively clean burning. Of paramount importance in a conversion is the need both to maintain the safety and integrity of the boiler and control systems, and also to improve safety to the level of best practice.

Importers, manufacturers and sellers of products that are regulated for energy efficiency have some legal obligations to meet.

This guide, Meeting registration and compliance requirements under product energy efficiency regulations, describes what those obligations are and how to meet them.

This document outlines the new ENERGY STAR ducted heat pump specification version 2.0.

From 1 April 2013, ducted heat pumps must meet all the listed criteria to be registered with the New Zealand ENERGY STAR programme and carry the ENERGY STAR mark, including provision of performance data at 2°C.

If you have products that qualify, or any questions about the specification, please email the ENERGY STAR team.