Overview
We consulted on options to improve the energy efficiency of three phase cage induction motors supplied in Australia and New Zealand. On 17 March 2025, we released the E3 Three Phase Cage Induction Motors Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) seeking input from industry and interested stakeholders.
An online forum was held on 2 April 2025 during the consultation period where we presented a summary of the issues and options under consideration, and participants had the opportunity to ask questions.
Policy options under consideration included:
Increasing minimum energy performance standards (MEPS),
Increasing the scope to regulate larger and smaller three phase electric motors,
Changes to registration requirements including the family of models definition, and
New labelling requirements including information disclosure requirements on product information sheets and registration number display requirements.
This consultation enabled stakeholder views on the policy options to be considered before the preparation of a Decision RIS that will be considered by the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council and the Australian and New Zealand Governments.
In Australia, if the proposals in the RIS are approved by Energy Ministers, any new requirements would be established under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (“the GEMS Act”), and in New Zealand if the RIS is approved by Cabinet, the new requirements would be established under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC) Act 2000, and the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002.
How you had your say
This consultation has closed. Thank you to everyone who provided submissions. We received a range of submissions and will publish those shortly.
Consultation documents
Consultation Regulation Impact Statement: Three Phase Cage Induction Motors [PDF 1.7MB]
Consultation Regulation Impact Statement: Three Phase Cage Induction [DOCX 1.6MB]
The E3 Program
The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program establishes 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.
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