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Consultations

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Have your say

We are committed to achieving the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program objectives of improving energy efficiency and reducing energy costs for consumers and businesses. To do this we undertake continual improvement of our program through:

regular review of existing legislation and requirements
revision and development of new energy efficiency standards and regulations.

Consultations with community and industry stakeholders are a vital part of our review and development processes. The consultations we undertake ensure any proposed changes to Determinations are feasible, effective, and will deliver tangible benefits for consumers and businesses.

Depending on the nature of the project, we may undertake consultations through:

public forums
invitations for formal submissions
our online consultation hub.

We value your knowledge and experiences and would appreciate you sharing them with us. Your input can help shape our energy efficiency requirements and continually improve our program and projects.

Check the list of open consultations below for opportunities to get involved.

Have your say on open consultations

Current consultations

Options to expand the scope of distribution transformers

Overview

A Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) has opened for public comment. The CRIS explores options to update the requirements for distribution transformers in Australia and New Zealand. These potential changes could support a range of energy efficiency measures relating to distribution transformers under the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program. The proposed options will reduce energy losses in the electricity network.

The CRIS has been developed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water with support from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

The CRIS discusses:

expanding the scope of the existing determination
options to improve energy efficiency, including the stringency of Minimum Energy Performance Standards
test methods to reflect modern requirements.

The consultation supports updates that aim to reduce energy losses across the distribution network (step up and down voltage converters).

We welcome comments and submissions on the CRIS. The consultation will be open for 8 weeks.

Feedback and submissions will help shape the updated energy efficiency requirements ensuring they are effective and place the minimum burden on industry.

To have your say:

read the Regulation Impact Statement for Consultation: Distribution Transformers
submit your feedback by uploading submission via E3 Distribution Transformers Regulation Impact Statement.

The consultation closes 31 January 2025.

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Timeline

Opened

14 October 2024

Closes

31 January 2025

Contact

Australia

GEMS, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

GEMSProductReview@dcceew.gov.au

New Zealand

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority

Matthew.Shvarts@eeca.govt.nz

Previous consultations

Closed

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Rotary Clothes Dryers) Determination 2022: exposure draft

We are inviting feedback on an exposure draft of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Rotary Clothes Dryers) Determination 2022.

The draft determination introduces updated Australian and New Zealand standards for clothes dryers.

Closed

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2022: exposure draft

We are inviting feedback on an exposure draft of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2022.

The draft determination introduces updated Australian and New Zealand standards for dishwashers. This includes new low level Minimum Energy Performance Standards.

Closed

Make a submission on the draft regulator performance omnibus bill

The Australian Government consulted publicly on the draft Regulator Performance Omnibus Bill to ensure it is informed by business and community expectations of regulators.

The proposed amendments would make it easier for the GEMS Regulator to administer the legislation and easier for suppliers to comply with its requirements. The amendments, while minor, would support the achievement of the objects of the Act by giving flexibility to help more energy efficient products be available in the Australian market. These amendments would:

reduce unnecessary administrative burden for both the GEMS Regulator and suppliers
streamline processes for those regulated by the Act
increase flexibility to reduce regulatory burden for business, and
reduce suppliers’ need to seek exemptions from requirements.

More information on the Bill is available on the Regulator Performance Omnibus Bill consultation page.

Closed

Equipment Energy Efficiency E3 Program Review GEMS Determinations Expiring by 2025

The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program conducted a consultation period to seek feedback on the review of GEMS determinations expiring by 2025.