Newsletters

E3 Newsletters are periodically prepared by the Australian Greenhouse Office (on behalf of the E₃ Committee) and they provide the latest news and information on energy efficient appliances and electrical equipment. Articles may be reproduced with acknowledgement. If you would like to receive each new Newsletter as it's released, email energyrating@environment.gov.au to put yourself on the emailing list.

All Newsletters can be downloaded from this web site. To view a newsletter you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these files.

2008
Compliance Newsletter (Electric Motors Edition) - March (view contents, download PDF);

2007
Compliance Newsletter - November (view contents, download PDF);
Compliance Newsletter (Air Conditioner Edition) - May (view contents, download PDF);
Compliance Newsletter - February (view contents, download PDF);

2006
Compliance Newsletter - October (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - April (view contents, download PDF);

2005
Switched-On - October (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - July (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - April (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - January (view contents, download PDF);

2004
Switched-On - December (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - March (view contents, download PDF);

2003
Switched-On - December (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - July (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - March (view contents, download PDF);

2002
Switched-On - August (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - February (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - October (view contents, download PDF);

2001
Switched-On - June (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - February (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - October (view contents, download PDF);
Switched-On - July (view contents, download PDF);

Contents - March 2008

Message from the Chair of E3
History of Electric Motor Regulation
A Snapshot of the Australian and New Zealand Motors Industry
What is Check Testing?
Round 1 Check Testing Results
Stage 2 of 3 - Screen Test Results
Next Round of Check Testing
Update on International Activities
Round Robin Testing
Looking to the Future

Contents - November 2007

Message from the Chair of E3
Industry Taking Action Itself
Regulators Commission a Registration Compliance Audit
E3 Continues Its Rigorous Enforcement Program
Did You Know the Scale of Your Industry?
Do You Want an Insight Into Governments' Plan for your Industry
Energy Regulators Action - the Results of Check Testing

Contents - May 2007

LG Update
Air Conditioner Compliance Audit - 2006
Details of Deregistrations
Label Algorithm
Air Conditioner Forum
Industry Associations Meet Minister MacFarlane
Standards Committee
AP6 Announcement
October 2007 MEPS
Testing Program for First Half of 2007
History of the Checktest Program
It's Payback Time
Insulation Testing

Contents - February 2007

Consumer Appliances - Whitegoods
Verification Testing
Details of Deregistrations Undertaken - Sept to Dec 2006
Testing Program for First Half of 2007
History of the Checktest Program
New Test Facilities
Compliance Audit
Points of Interest

Contents - October 2006

LG Electronics Fined for Failed Compliance
A Message from the Chair of E3
Details of De-Registered Products and Infringement Notices (2005 - 2006)
In Store Compliance Actions
Administrative Guidelines - What Are They?
What Electrical Products Were Tested?
Screen Test Results
Outcomes
Checktest Results 2005-06 Financial Year
The Nature of Failures
Regulatory Rulings

Contents - April 2006

Early Implementation of Stage II Performance Regulations for Room Air Conditions Complete
Energy Allstars Expansion of Service
Changes to Appliance Energy Labels
New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Home Entertainment Products
International Workshop on Global CFL Specifications

Contents - October 2005

September Forums Pave the Way
- NAEEEP Spring Forum
- Annual National AC & Energy Forum
- Motors Forum
Government & Industry Testing & Compliance Checking
10 YEAR Industrial Energy Efficiency Strategy
International Activities

Contents - July 2005

Lighting Success in China
Water Labelling
Whitegoods Workshop
2005 Spring NAEEEP Forum
Energy Allstars

Contents - April 2005

2005 Autumn NAEEEC Forum - Melbourne
Congratulations to Bing Lee
Labelling Compliance Studies
2005 MEPS Audit Summary
Airconditioner Labelling Survey

Contents - January 2005

NAEEEP Projections - 2005-2020
Saving $$$
Recognising Efficiency Through Labelling
Whitegoods Labelling Compliance Survey 2004
Stop Press:
- Aircon Survey in Canberra
- Tough New MEPS Regulations
- 2004 Annual Report
Compliance in your State & Compliance Over Time
Gas & Lighting Strategies
Whitegood Supplier Support for the Energy Rating Label
Appliance Brands - Best Overall Compliance
What's New

Contents - Issue 12 - December 2004

Best Practice Energy Efficiency
Who's Who in the AGO
Gas Appliance Energy Efficiency
Miscellaneous Water Heaters
A Greenlight for Australia
Australia - New Zealand Work Plan
Products Subject to MEPS & Labelling
MEPS/NAEEEC - Forum in Brisbane
TESAW Applications for 2005 Open

Contents - Issue 11 - March 2004

How Cost Effective is NAEEEP?
Program Break-Down
Launch of the TESAW Awards
Change to the Dishwasher Standard
Products Currently Subject to MEPS and Labelling
Products That Are Being Considered for MEPS or Labelling
Workplan for Products Recognised as Priorities in 2004
Strategy to Maintain Our Common Market With New Zealand
Products Deregistered Following Check Testing
Enforcement
RIS for Commercial Refrigeration
NAEEEC 2003 Publications

Contents - Issue 10 - December 2003

Despite this warning, who will be embarrassed this time?
Exclusive, Exclusive, Exclusive
Is 1 October 2004 an important date for your business?
What is this standby power 'thing' again?
National Framework for Energy Efficiency
Top Energy Saver Awards
On-line database registration of proclaimed products has been upgraded

Contents - Issue 9 - July 2003

So you missed the stakeholder forum on 25th March 2003?
Did these companies keep up to date on mandatory energy efficiency labelling requirements?
Personal computers, computer monitors, televisions and integrated stereos in the spot light for mandatory labelling and standards.
What a Gas - Industry and Government Work Together!
New deal for developers under solar electricity rebate program
Standing by standby
Early warning! - New Minimum Energy Performance Levels coming
What is New Zealand up to?

Contents - Issue 8 - March 2003

$4.2 billion reasons for standards and labels
Adverse publicity - a deterrent?
Electronic Registration Process
What Products are Currently Subject to Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling or Mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards?
But What About Gas Appliances?
Restrictions on Exporting Water Heaters and Fluorescent Light Ballasts to New Zealand.
Deregistrations 2002
Have You Read These? - Publications Released during 2002.

Contents - Issue 7 - August 2002

Rebates make solar electricity systems more affordable
National Solar House Tour Day - 8 September 2002
Standby Power Strategy - One Watt by 2012
NSW enacts energy efficiency legislation
Energy efficiency legislation pending for ACT
Enforcement of MEPS and labelling requirements

Contents - Issue 6 - February 2002

2001 Galaxy Energy Awards
Sustainable Housing - Moving to Mainstream
Training study aims to bring building industry up to speed
Review of MEPS for household appliances
The Outcomes of COP7 and the Way Ahead
No MEPS for Stoves and Cook Tops
NAEEEC's Work Plan for Triennium 2002-2004
Fluorescent lamp ballasts

Contents - Issue 5 - October 2001

Your Home" launch a great success - Gwen Andrews - Chief Executive
Rewarding the star performers
Bring energy efficiency to your home
Best Practice support for equipment types not candidates for MEPS
Green consumers are reaching for the stars
New energy efficiency regulations introduced
WORKING ENERGY - Training for Commonwealth energy managers
Stop Press - NAEEEC will be releasing their work plan for 2002-2004 in November.
Did you know? - In climates with dry heat, evaporative coolers provide comfort with low greenhouse gas emissions and running costs - but ensure cooling outlets seal automatically when not in use.

Contents - Issue 4 - June 2001

Greenhouse abatement still on track- Gwen Andrews - Chief Executive Officer
Energy efficiency: Solutions for business and greenhouse
Retailer compliance with appliance labelling laws
New minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and electric motors
Research reveals standby power consumption growing fast
Green office guide
New energy performance standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts
Update on the Greenhouse Challenge

Contents - Issue 3 - February 2001

Energy efficiency a priority for 2001
Stars shine at the Galaxy Energy Awards
Energy efficiency: Solutions for business and greenhouse
Life expectancy of compact fluorescent lamps
Shadow shopping: Results of the label compliance survey
New MEPS products
Minimum standards proposed for small water heaters
Regulatory Impact Statement for fluorescent light ballasts in 2001
Maintaining electric motor efficiency

Contents - Issue 2 - October 2000

Working together for an energy efficient economy
Standby power - the hidden consumer of electricity
Update on the energy rating label transition
Survey of label compliance
Reach for the Stars
New MEPS for household refrigerators in 2004
Grants awarded for Household Greenhouse Action
Australian Motor Systems Challenge web site is "live"
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Program

Contents - Issue 1 - July 2000

Your guide in a changing world
A new 'star' to guide consumers
Appliance label: it's all on the web
New minimum standards policy
Education campaign for consumers and industry
Minimum standards introduced for household appliances
Standards on the way for electric motors and commercial air conditioners
Introducing the Australian Motor Systems Challenge
National codes and standards program - is it working?
Compliance also a priority

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