Publications

This Regulator Impact statement investigates options to improve the energy efficiency of computers and computer monitors sold in Australia and New Zealand without compromising functionality or choice, and to provide information for consumers to make an informed purchasing decision.

This regulatory impact statement sought feedback on the proposal to regulate information and communications technology equipment (computers and computer monitors) under the Minimum Energy Performance Standards program to improve existing levels of energy efficiency and performance. The proposed standard would apply to all computers and computer…

This report, covers research commissioned by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) to confirm the energy efficiency claims by major-brand computer suppliers. Desktop (DT) and notebook (NB) computers were bought on the open market, guided by information available to consumers, noting particularly any claims of…