The Minister of Energy proposes to make regulations introducing mandatory energy performance standards and energy labelling for a range of energy-using products.
The Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2001 will be made under the section 36 of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000.
The regulations are being introduced to promote energy efficiency in New Zealand.
A discussion document was released in April 2001 and submissions have been considered when preparing the proposed regulations.
Submissions are now invited on the legal draft of the proposed regulations.
Copies are available from:
? Ministry for the Environment website: www.mfe.govt.nz or telephone: (04) 917 7400 or postal address: P.O. Box 10-362, Wellington.
? Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority website: www.eeca.govt.nz or telephone: (04) 470 2200 or postal address: P.O. Box 388, Wellington.
Note: Written submissions must be received by the Ministry for the Environment by 2 November 2001.