Newsletters
E3 Newsletters are periodically prepared by the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (DCCEE) (on behalf of the E3 Committee) providing the latest news and information on energy efficient equipment and appliances from the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program. Articles may be reproduced with acknowledgement. If you would like to receive each new issue as it’s released please email energyrating@climatechange.gov.au to put yourself on the email list.
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- 2011
- The Efficiency Standard - Edition 3 - Autumn 2011 (view contents, download
PDF);
- 2010
- The Efficiency Standard - Edition 2 - Summer 2010 (view contents, download PDF);
- The Efficiency Standard - Edition 1 - Spring 2010 (view contents, download PDF);
- 2009
- Circuit Breaker (Edition 1) - September (view contents, download PDF);
- 2008
- Compliance Newsletter (Air Conditioning Edition) - July (view contents, download PDF);
- Compliance Newsletter (Electric Motors Edition) - March (view contents, download PDF);
- 2007
- Compliance Newsletter - November (view contents, download PDF);
- Compliance Newsletter (Air Conditioner Edition) - May (view contents, download PDF);
- Compliance Newsletter - February (view contents, download PDF);
- 2006
- Compliance Newsletter - October (view contents, download PDF);
- Switched-On - April (view contents, download PDF);
- New Zealand makes record savings from appliance energy efficiency
- Outcomes from the LED meeting held in November 2010
- Drop in standby power revealed by survey of Australian households
- A mixed picture on air conditioner compliance
- Latest motors check test results
- How are we doing? Better than expected!
- Maxmising savings through effective governance: guidance for policy makers
- United States: five-year plan for moving forward
- Renewed momentum for ecodesign schedule
- Keeping an eye on home entertainment
- 2010 Survey of Standby Power and Lighting in Australian
Households
- Demand response for managing peak loads
- Phase-out of Greenhouse Intensive Hot Water
Systems in Australian Homes
- E3 focus on industrial sector
- How green are your whitegoods?
- Click here for energy efficiency
- Standby Power: Moving Towards 1 Watt and Beyond
- Saving More Energy Through Compliance
- Air conditioner claims found wanting in USA
- LG Australia provides ACCC with undertaking over energy efficiency claim
- Living Greener this summer
- Outdoor radiant gas heaters
- In the Pipeline
- Efficient pool pumps make a splash for summer
- Energy Efficiency Measures for non-domestic Refrigeration
- New Energy Efficiency Agreement for Pay TV Subscribers
- TV Labelling Gives Consumers a Clearer Picture
- Residential Energy Monitoring Program
- Policies Transform the Australian Lighting Market
- Electric Motors Compliance Update
- New Zealand Update
- National Legislation for Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling
- What's E3?
- Energy Rating Website Undergoing a Rebuild
- In the Pipeline
- Significant increase in appliance and equipment compliance testing
- Australian Refrigeration Council Ltd (ARC) Appointed as New Watchdog
- SpotLight: International Compliance Co-operation
- WEB Sales – Products Required to Register
- Import Ban on Incandescent General Lighting Service (GLS) Lamps
- TV labels in a Shop Near You
- Computers
- InternationaL News: European Appliance Survey Released
- LG Agrees to Refund US Consumers for Wrongly Labelled Fridges
- Recent Compliance Tests on Air Conditioners
- Recent Compliance Tests on Refrigerated Display Cabinets
- Air Conditioner Round Robin with China
- New Testing Facility
- New Rules for Part Load Testing of Air Conditioners
- New Rules for Commercial Only Air Conditioners
- Message from the Chair of E3
- History of Electric Motor Regulation
- A Snapshot of the Australian and New Zealand Motors Industry
- What is Check Testing?
- Round 1 Check Testing Results
- Stage 2 of 3 - Screen Test Results
- Next Round of Check Testing
- Update on International Activities
- Round Robin Testing
- Looking to the Future
- Message from the Chair of E3
- Industry Taking Action Itself
- Regulators Commission a Registration Compliance Audit
- E3 Continues Its Rigorous Enforcement Program
- Did You Know the Scale of Your Industry?
- Do You Want an Insight Into Governments' Plan for your Industry
- Energy Regulators Action - the Results of Check Testing
- LG Update
- Air Conditioner Compliance Audit - 2006
- Details of Deregistrations
- Label Algorithm
- Air Conditioner Forum
- Industry Associations Meet Minister MacFarlane
- Standards Committee
- AP6 Announcement
- October 2007 MEPS
- Testing Program for First Half of 2007
- History of the Checktest Program
- It's Payback Time
- Insulation Testing
- Consumer Appliances - Whitegoods
- Verification Testing
- Details of Deregistrations Undertaken - Sept to Dec 2006
- Testing Program for First Half of 2007
- History of the Checktest Program
- New Test Facilities
- Compliance Audit
- Points of Interest
- LG Electronics Fined for Failed Compliance
- A Message from the Chair of E3
- Details of De-Registered Products and Infringement Notices (2005 - 2006)
- In Store Compliance Actions
- Administrative Guidelines - What Are They?
- What Electrical Products Were Tested?
- Screen Test Results
- Outcomes
- Checktest Results 2005-06 Financial Year
- The Nature of Failures
- Regulatory Rulings
- Early Implementation of Stage II Performance Regulations for Room Air Conditions Complete
- Energy Allstars Expansion of Service
- Changes to Appliance Energy Labels
- New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Home Entertainment Products
- International Workshop on Global CFL Specifications
- September Forums Pave the Way
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- NAEEEP Spring Forum
- Annual National AC & Energy Forum
- Motors Forum
- Government & Industry Testing & Compliance Checking
- 10 YEAR Industrial Energy Efficiency Strategy
- International Activities
- Lighting Success in China
- Water Labelling
- Whitegoods Workshop
- 2005 Spring NAEEEP Forum
- Energy Allstars
- 2005 Autumn NAEEEC Forum - Melbourne
- Congratulations to Bing Lee
- Labelling Compliance Studies
- 2005 MEPS Audit Summary
- Airconditioner Labelling Survey
- NAEEEP Projections - 2005-2020
- Saving $$$
- Recognising Efficiency Through Labelling
- Whitegoods Labelling Compliance Survey 2004
- Stop Press:
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- Aircon Survey in Canberra
- Tough New MEPS Regulations
- 2004 Annual Report
- Compliance in your State & Compliance Over Time
- Gas & Lighting Strategies
- Whitegood Supplier Support for the Energy Rating Label
- Appliance Brands - Best Overall Compliance
- What's New
- Best Practice Energy Efficiency
- Who's Who in the AGO
- Gas Appliance Energy Efficiency
- Miscellaneous Water Heaters
- A Greenlight for Australia
- Australia - New Zealand Work Plan
- Products Subject to MEPS & Labelling
- MEPS/NAEEEC - Forum in Brisbane
- TESAW Applications for 2005 Open
- How Cost Effective is NAEEEP?
- Program Break-Down
- Launch of the TESAW Awards
- Change to the Dishwasher Standard
- Products Currently Subject to MEPS and Labelling
- Products That Are Being Considered for MEPS or Labelling
- Workplan for Products Recognised as Priorities in 2004
- Strategy to Maintain Our Common Market With New Zealand
- Products Deregistered Following Check Testing
- Enforcement
- RIS for Commercial Refrigeration
- NAEEEC 2003 Publications
- Despite this warning, who will be embarrassed this time?
- Exclusive, Exclusive, Exclusive
- Is 1 October 2004 an important date for your business?
- What is this standby power 'thing' again?
- National Framework for Energy Efficiency
- Top Energy Saver Awards
- On-line database registration of proclaimed products has been upgraded
- So you missed the stakeholder forum on 25th March 2003?
- Did these companies keep up to date on mandatory energy efficiency labelling requirements?
- Personal computers, computer monitors, televisions and integrated stereos in the spot light for mandatory labelling and standards.
- What a Gas - Industry and Government Work Together!
- New deal for developers under solar electricity rebate program
- Standing by standby
- Early warning! - New Minimum Energy Performance Levels coming
- What is New Zealand up to?
- $4.2 billion reasons for standards and labels
- Adverse publicity - a deterrent?
- Electronic Registration Process
- What Products are Currently Subject to Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling or Mandatory Minimum Energy Performance Standards?
- But What About Gas Appliances?
- Restrictions on Exporting Water Heaters and Fluorescent Light Ballasts to New Zealand.
- Deregistrations 2002
- Have You Read These? - Publications Released during 2002.
- Rebates make solar electricity systems more affordable
- National Solar House Tour Day - 8 September 2002
- Standby Power Strategy - One Watt by 2012
- NSW enacts energy efficiency legislation
- Energy efficiency legislation pending for ACT
- Enforcement of MEPS and labelling requirements
- 2001 Galaxy Energy Awards
- Sustainable Housing - Moving to Mainstream
- Training study aims to bring building industry up to speed
- Review of MEPS for household appliances
- The Outcomes of COP7 and the Way Ahead
- No MEPS for Stoves and Cook Tops
- NAEEEC's Work Plan for Triennium 2002-2004
- Fluorescent lamp ballasts
- Your Home" launch a great success - Gwen Andrews - Chief Executive
- Rewarding the star performers
- Bring energy efficiency to your home
- Best Practice support for equipment types not candidates for MEPS
- Green consumers are reaching for the stars
- New energy efficiency regulations introduced
- WORKING ENERGY - Training for Commonwealth energy managers
- Stop Press - NAEEEC will be releasing their work plan for 2002-2004 in November.
- Did you know? - In climates with dry heat, evaporative coolers provide comfort with low greenhouse gas emissions and running costs - but ensure cooling outlets seal automatically when not in use.
- Greenhouse abatement still on track- Gwen Andrews - Chief Executive Officer
- Energy efficiency: Solutions for business and greenhouse
- Retailer compliance with appliance labelling laws
- New minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and electric motors
- Research reveals standby power consumption growing fast
- Green office guide
- New energy performance standards for fluorescent lamp ballasts
- Update on the Greenhouse Challenge
- Energy efficiency a priority for 2001
- Stars shine at the Galaxy Energy Awards
- Energy efficiency: Solutions for business and greenhouse
- Life expectancy of compact fluorescent lamps
- Shadow shopping: Results of the label compliance survey
- New MEPS products
- Minimum standards proposed for small water heaters
- Regulatory Impact Statement for fluorescent light ballasts in 2001
- Maintaining electric motor efficiency
- Working together for an energy efficient economy
- Standby power - the hidden consumer of electricity
- Update on the energy rating label transition
- Survey of label compliance
- Reach for the Stars
- New MEPS for household refrigerators in 2004
- Grants awarded for Household Greenhouse Action
- Australian Motor Systems Challenge web site is "live"
- Energy Efficiency Best Practice Program
- Your guide in a changing world
- A new 'star' to guide consumers
- Appliance label: it's all on the web
- New minimum standards policy
- Education campaign for consumers and industry
- Minimum standards introduced for household appliances
- Standards on the way for electric motors and commercial air conditioners
- Introducing the Australian Motor Systems Challenge
- National codes and standards program - is it working?
- Compliance also a priority
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