Overview
We consulted on possible changes to the energy efficiency requirements applying to televisions and computer monitors sold, supplied or imported into Australia or New Zealand. The proposed changes would update Australian and New Zealand regulations and bring them into line with the requirements applying in the European Union. We also consulted on whether to introduce mandatory energy efficiency labelling and standby and network power requirements for digital signage displays.
If approved by Energy Ministers, these new requirements would be established in Australia under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (the GEMS Act).
The consultation regulation impact statement sets out a range options to improve the energy efficiency of electronic screens supplied in Australia and New Zealand and analysis of the likely effect of each option.
We hosted an online workshop on 15 June 2023 where we presented findings from the analysis and the underlying assumptions and inputs.
Your feedback will help Energy Ministers to decide:
whether to update the energy efficiency and labelling requirements for televisions and computer monitors
whether to introduce new labelling and standby and network power requirements for digital signage displays
the process for introducing any new requirements for these products.
On the basis of your comments and submissions, we will further develop the policy options in the regulation impact statement for consideration and decision by Energy and Climate Change Ministers.
To have your say, we asked you to:
read the consultation regulation impact statement and technical appendices
submit your feedback by completing our short survey and uploading your submission.
Submissions closed COB AEST 7 July 2023.
Public submissions
View the public submissions we received.
The E3 Program
The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program integrates energy efficiency standards and labelling requirements for equipment and appliances. This cross-jurisdictional program is run by:
the Australian Government
Australian state and territory governments
the New Zealand Government.
The GEMS Act underpins the E3 Program in Australia. New Zealand uses the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act 2000, and the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
