Minister Notification of Proposals to Undertake Consultation to Amend the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002
Pursuant to section 36 of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000, the Minister for Energy gives the following notice.
The Minister for Energy proposes to change, or introduce, standards for the energy performance of the products listed below.
If the proposals proceed and are approved under the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Programme and Cabinet, they will result in amendments to the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
Background material on these regulatory changes can be found in https://www.mbie.govt.nz/building-and-energy/energy-and-natural-resources/low-emissions-economy/energy-efficiency-in-new-zealand.
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Product Class |
Regulatory Proposal |
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Distribution Transformers |
Assess policy options that include expanding the scope of and increase Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for distribution transformers supplied in Australia and New Zealand. |
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Three-phase cage induction motors |
Update policy options for increasing the energy efficiency of three-phase chase induction motors supplied in Australia and New Zealand that include expanding the scope of regulated items, increasing MEPS, and introducing information disclosure requirements. |
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External Power Supplies |
Assess policy options for increasing the energy efficiency of external power supplies supplied in Australia and New Zealand that include expanding the scope of regulated items, increasing MEPS, and introducing international test standards. |
If you wish to comment on these proposals, please email energyuse@mbie.govt.nz no later than 31 May 2025.
Dated at Wellington this 24 day of April 2025.
Hon SIMON WATTS, Minister for Energy.