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Equipment Energy Efficiency

There are regulations in place that improve the energy efficiency of residential, commercial, and industrial products sold in New Zealand and Australia. Find out what you need to do to comply.

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  • About the E3 programme

    New Zealand and Australia work together to regulate the energy efficiency of products under the E3 programme. The Regulations cover products for home, commercial and industrial use.

  • How to comply

    Find out your legal obligations if you import, manufacture, sell, hire, lease, or provide hire purchase of products regulated for energy efficiency in New Zealand.

  • About energy rating labels

    Energy rating labels on regulated household appliances help people factor energy efficiency and running costs into their buying decisions.

  • Ensuring compliance

    How EECA increases compliance with energy efficiency requirements for regulated products in New Zealand, including product testing enforcement actions.

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