ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR is the global mark of energy efficiency. It is typically awarded to the top 25 percent most energy efficient appliances, home electronic products and office equipment in each category.
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ENERGY STAR news
Final draft ENERGY STAR heat pump specification version 2.0
13 October 2009 - EECA wishes to thank the stakeholders who provided feedback on the proposed changes to the ENERGY STAR heat pump specification.
>> Download a copy of the final draft heat pump specification
Harvey Norman joins ENERGY STAR
28 Sept 2009 - EECA is pleased to announce that Harvey Norman has signed as an ENERGY STAR retail partner. Next time you're in-store ask one of the helpful staff members about their wide range of ENERGY STAR products.
ENERGY STAR version 4.0 and 5.0 TV specification finalised by US EPA
3 Sept 2009 - TVs will soon need to be 40% more energy efficient than conventional models to achieve the ENERGY STAR label.
The version 4.0 and 5.0 ENERGY STAR specifications for TVs have been finalised by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as of September 3, 2009.
>> More information on the new TV specification
New ENERGY STAR specification for CFLs
1 July 2009 - EECA has introduced a new specification to help consumers identify CFLs with leading energy efficiency and performance.
>> Find out more about this CFL specification.
ENERGY STAR products
Buying an ENERGY STAR qualified product saves you money by using less electricity - as well as helping the environment.
The ENERGY STAR mark can be found in New Zealand on a growing number of product categories including whiteware, home electronics, heat pumps, lighting and office equipment.
>> Click here for full list of ENERGY STAR products.
Where to buy ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is proudly supported by a range of major New Zealand manufacturers, retailers and service providers.
When looking for a new appliance make sure you support our ENERGY STAR retail partners who are trained to offer advice on choosing energy efficient products.
ENERGY STAR for partners
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