Current product standards
The products listed on this page are covered by energy efficiency regulations and must meet certain requirements before they can legally be sold in New Zealand.
About energy efficiency regulations and product standards
The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 set out:
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the legal requirements that must be met for affected products
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which products are covered the regulations, and
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the relevant product standards that apply to each product (listed in schedules 1 and/or 2).
Product standards contain details specific to a product type, such as:
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exactly which products are affected (the scope), and any exemptions.
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the required minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) levels and/or details of energy rating label requirements (typically found in part 2 of the Standard)
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how the product must be tested to demonstrate its energy performance (typically found in part 1 of the Standard).
List of products covered by energy efficiency regulations
To find out what the MEPS and/or labelling requirements are for each product, and how to meet them, follow the links below.
Commercial and industrial products
- Distribution transformers
- Refrigerated display cabinets
- Three phase electric motors
- Commercial chillers
Heating, cooling and hot water
Lighting
Whiteware
Consumer electronics
Proposed product standards and strategies
A number of product types are being investigated for possible energy efficiency measures, which may in future include minimum energy performance or energy rating label requirements. Find out more about proposed product standards and strategies.
