Consultation- fridge and freezer energy use regulations – proposed changes

EECA is consulting on proposed changes to the energy efficiency requirements for domestic fridges and freezers, in conjunction with Australian regulators.
 
We are interested in your views. Please read the report “Household Fridge and Freezer Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement”, available here:
http://energyrating.gov.au/consultation/consultation-ris-household-refrigerators-and-freezers
 
Pubic consultation sessions are scheduled for early May:
·       Sydney – Monday 8 May 2017
·       Melbourne – Tuesday 9 May 2017
·       Auckland – Friday 19 May 2017
 
Please RSVP for more information on the Auckland meeting (Reception@eeca.govt.nz).
 
The closing date for submissions is 2pm NZT Sunday 28 May 2017. Please email submissions using the subject line ‘Consultation RIS – Household Refrigerators and Freezers’. Send these to
Australia: energyrating@environment.gov.au or
New Zealand: regs@eeca.govt.nz
 
Warm regards
Lauren Austin on behalf of
 
Lisa Sinclair
Project Manager – Efficient Products
 
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Te Tari Tiaki Pūngao
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Phone: +64 4 470 2200