Australia Market Access for MEPS Energy Efficiency Approvals

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Regulator is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the GEMS Act. It is assisted by GEMS inspectors who use inspection, monitoring, and investigation powers provided by the GEMS Act.

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) specify the minimum level of energy performance that appliances, lighting, and electrical equipment must meet or exceed before they can be offered for sale or used for commercial purposes.

MEPS are mandatory for a range of products in Australia.

These products must be registered through an online register and meet a number of legal requirements before they can be sold. Products that are registered and comply with the regulations are listed on the National Registration Database. More than one registration for the same product model is not allowed in Australia. The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA) provides that products meeting New Zealand legal requirements may be sold in Australia without the need for an Australian registration, provided the product was imported into Australia from New Zealand and vice versa. 

Under the GEMS Act, the following products are required to display an Energy Rating Label (ERL) at their point of sale in Australia:

• Air Conditioners

• Washing Machines

• Dryers

• Fridges

• Dishwashers

• TVs

• Computers and Monitors

• Swimming Pool Pumps

• Lighting

• Battery Chargers

• Data Centres

• Distribution Transformers

• Electric Motors

• External Power Supplies

• Non-Domestic Fans

• Commercial Refrigeration

• Space Heating and Cooling

• Set Top Boxes & Video Recorders

• Video Game Consoles

• Water Heating

There are two mandatory types of labels:

• Energy Rating Label

• Zoned Energy Rating Label (ZERL)

The Energy Rating Label (ERL) provides consumers with energy performance information at point-of-sale on a range of products that are regulated under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. The ERL helps  consumers to compare between similar product models through comparing their Star Rating and estimated annual energy consumption. More stars means more efficiency when compared to other models of the same size.

The Zoned Energy Rating Label (ZERL) provides enhanced information to consumers and advisors about product energy efficiency and other key performance attributes relevant to their location. It applies mainly to space conditioners and water heaters.

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