MEPS
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Televisions April 2005
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A study produced for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority by
Wise Analysis Ltd
11.4 Consultation
Industry, through its representative body the Consumer Electronics Association of New
Zealand have already made a submission on the AGO proposals regarding TVs. Their concerns
focused on the following aspects:
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The mandatory nature of the proposal, which they believe can be met by the market.
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The need for the scheme to apply across all screen types, rather than apply a CRT rating
to all.
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The need for labels to be applied in the course of normal packaging.
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An expectation that the standby power target should remain at 3W.
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Concerns about the timeframe, which they would like to have a 3-year lead-in time.
They expect to be consulted further should such a MEPS scheme be proposed to be introduced
in New Zealand.
Summary
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Recommended Policy Options for New Zealand
A MEPS for televisions in New Zealand should be implemented in tandem with Australia
which is now likely to implement a voluntary scheme. The MEPS should cover both on-
mode and standby energy consumption. Stage 1 should encourage the removal of the
worst performing 30% of sets at the retail level.
Any labelling scheme should be based on the six-star EU scheme, and developments
monitored with Australia.
Consultation with the importers and major retailers will be necessary to ensure that there is
no undue resistance to the scheme, to maximise compliance and adherence to the
principles of the scheme.
