Policies

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012

Source: International Energy Agency

Last updated: 16 February 2026

Country Australia
Year

2012
Status

In force
Jurisdiction

National
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The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) is Australia's national framework for appliance and equipment energy efficiency. It was created under the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program existing in Australia and New Zeland.

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Topics

Buildings

Policy types

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)