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Understand the requirements

About the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) creates a national framework for appliance and equipment energy efficiency in Australia. It is the legislation behind Australia’s product registration and labelling requirements. Find out how the GEMS Act works and what it means for your business.

Key regulation information

Equipment Energy Efficiency Program

The Equipment Energy Efficiency Program delivers energy efficiency standards and labelling for equipment and appliances in Australia and New Zealand.

The legislative framework

Understand the energy efficiency legislative framework, including the role of Acts, regulations, Determinations and standards.

GEMS Determinations

Learn the role of Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Determinations in setting requirements for different product types.

Labelling

Get to know your obligations for labelling, how to use the Energy Rating Label and Energy Rating Icon and access a range of downloadable label resources.

Compliance

View our approach to monitoring and enforcing compliance with energy efficiency requirements, and read the results of our past compliance activities.

Regulated products

Review the detailed regulatory, technical and labelling requirements for the products we regulate and access a range of useful resources.