• Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 1992

        Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (E3)

        The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program aims to increase the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment used in Australia and New Zealand. This is achieved through the delivery of an energy efficiency standards and labelling programm. The Australian labelling programme is based on a star system. The E3 program is implemented through the Greenhouse and Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012. New Zealand is a partner in the E3 Program under a bilateral agreement with Australia.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2012

        AS/NZS 4847.2

        From 1 November 2009 in Australia, and 1 October 2012 in New Zealand, self-ballasted CFLs are required to comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) which are set out in AS/NZS 4847.2. This standard specifies MEPS requirements and related attributes for self-ballasted CFLs with integrated means for controlling, starting and stable operation that are intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes. AS/NZS 4847.2 applies to self-ballasted lamps of all voltages and wattages irrespective of the type of lamp cap. Test procedures are set out in AS/NZS 4847.1.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2019

        (Tasmania) Gas Safety Regulations 2019

        This regulation requires operators to comply with certain standards issued by the Standards Association Australia and the Standards Association New Zealand, including:  - AS3961 on the storage and handling of liquified natural gas; - AS/NZS 1596 on the storange and handling of LP gas; - AS 2885 on pipelines, gas and liquid petroleum; and- AS 3645 on gas equipment requirements.  Many of these provisions relate to the maintance and operation of equipment to contain natural gas. While the focus is safety, many of these measures could also limit methane emissions.  The regulation also sets forth requirements for the development of 'safety…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2020

        Nationwide network of hydrogen-fuelling stations

        …North Island and 82% of the South Island.

        The project is intended to build the foundation for a national network that facilitates the use of hydrogen for commercial and heavy transport fleets to decarbonise our transport sector.

        The $20 million contribution from IRG will leverage a further $49 million from Hiringa Energy, joint venture partners and other private investors for the project.

        20 Million New Zealand Dollar is part of the Infrastructure Reference Group (iRG), from the 50 billion New Zealand Dollar Covid Response and Recovery Fund (CRRF) set out in the Budget 2020, with 3 billion New Zealand Dollar.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2013

        AS/NZS 3823.2:2013: MEPS for air-conditioners and heat pumps

        Air conditioners (which include heat pumps) that are sold, leased or hired in New Zealand must, by law, comply with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements.

         

        MEPS covers air conditioners that use the vapour compression cycle and are:


        Single and/or three phase, and
        Ducted and/or non-ducted units, and
        Single-split or multi-split, and
        Have a cooling capacity less than or equal to 65 kW.


        Labelling covers air conditioners that are:


        Single phase, and
        Single-split, and
        Are non-ducted.


         

        The MEPS requirements for air conditioners are based on the minimum AEER and ACOP values that the…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2017

        Enabling a nationwide network of public charging infrastructure

        The Transport Agency believes it is important that electric vehicle drivers feel confident to roam across New Zealand’s state highways.
        In April 2017, we set a vision for:
        Nationwide coverage of fast/ rapid DC charging stations every 75kms across our state highways

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2012

        MEPS - Television

        By law, every television that is sold or supplied within Australia and New Zealand must meet a minimum level of energy efficiency. Each television in a store must also display an Energy Rating Label.

        The Energy Rating Label tells how much energy the television uses per year and gives a star rating that allows to compare its efficiency to televisions of the same size.

        Televisions imported for sale are required to meet Tier 2 MEPS and Energy Rating Label requirements. The full technical

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2006

        Energy Domain Plan

        As part of its role in strengthening the Official Statistics System, Statistics New Zealand is developing domain plans as a key part of working together with other agencies to improve official statistics. Energy is one such area where a domain plan has been developed.The Energy Domain Plan is an initiative to assess the current state of energy data and propose initiatives for filling the gaps. The purpose of the plan is to: identify the key enduring topic areas that need to be informed by Official Statistics;identify the data sources that currently inform these topics;identify the topic areas…

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2025

        Fuel Security Plan 2025

        The Fuel Security Plan sets out the Government’s medium- to long-term strategy to make New Zealand’s fuel system more resilient and secure. This Plan builds on the 2025 Fuel Security Study which found that while New Zealand's fuel supply chains are largely resilient, there are opportunities to further strengthen New Zealand's fuel security, in both the short- and long-term.

        • Policy

        • New Zealand

        • 2018

        Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Act 2018

        The Amendment made in 2018 to the Mineral Act stipulates that the application for permits for oil exploration fields is forbidden in the New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone. The Government reversed the 2018 offshore oil and gas exploration ban by the Crown Minerals Amendement Act 2025, adopted on 31 July 2025 (Royal assent on 5 August 2025), reopening exploration and promoting domestic petroleum development as part of its energy security strategy. 

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