Gas Ducted Heaters: Product Profile

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Summary

This report is a Product Profile focusing on Gas Ducted Heaters used for residential heating. It is an initial document for consultation with industry stakeholders, and readers are asked for feedback on the data, assumptions and options which are contained in the report.

The Product Profile explores options available for improving the energy efficiency of the new gas ducted heaters which are sold. Gas ducted heaters, also referred to as central heating systems, are a type of gas heater and can be used to heat a whole house either alone or supplemented with other types of heating. The Profile provides an overview of the market in Australia and New Zealand - i.e. what products are available, what their efficiencies are, major suppliers, and our current understanding about the sales and installed stock of heaters. It considers if technical improvements are possible with minimal disruptions to business, and the reasons why more efficient models aren't dominating the market. A variety of different policy options that could be used to improve products such as these are explored, based on policy options which have been pursued in Australia and New Zealand and other countries. We make recommendations for further policy investigation to achieve energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions.

From here, the E3 Committee may decide to proceed with the development of a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for consultation. Such a RIS will detail proposals for improving the energy efficiency of gas ducted heaters, along with a cost/benefit analysis for proceeding with the proposals. Such a Consultation RIS will also seek further feedback from stakeholders.

This page last modified 01 August 2011