Zoned Energy Rating Label
This page provides key information on the new Zoned Energy Rating Label for importers, manufacturers, retailers and installers.
The Zoned Energy Rating Label gives consumers, retailers and installers more information about which heat pump/air conditioner will perform best in their climate zone. (Air conditioners are typically known as ‘heat pumps’ in the New Zealand residential market).
This new label aims to overcome some of the limitations of the current Energy Rating Label for heat pumps/air conditioners.
The new Zoned Energy Rating Label:
Current Energy Rating Label New Zoned Energy Rating Label
Key features
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Performance calculations
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Retailers and installers
We expect that manufacturers will begin supplying heat pumps with the new Zoned Energy Rating Label from late 2019.
Retailers and installers need to understand the changes and the new label to explain these to customers.
The regulations for portable air conditioners have also been updated to specify a Zoned Energy Rating Label. Once the new regulations come into force (expected to be in late 2020), portable air conditioners will need to display the Zoned Energy Rating Label for the first time.
Retailers must display this new label correctly at point of sale.
Here are some resources to help explain the new Zoned Energy Rating Label, and information on how to comply with the law.
Importers and manufacturers
In addition to the labelling changes, there are also a number of regulation changes that will affect importers and manufacturers.
Please see the relevant information sheets for information about the new requirements and how to meet them.
It is anticipated that the amended regulations will be approved and come into force in late 2020. An exact date cannot be provided at this time as the process of amending the regulations is dependent on a number of regulatory and administrative requirements, but in the interim you must either:
- Meet the current regulation requirements or
- Meet the new regulation requirements voluntarily.
A minimum of 6 months notice will be provided before the amended regulations come into force. Once the new regulations become mandatory air conditioners will have to meet the new requirements.