Guidelines

This factsheet outlines the Star Rating Index (SRI) calculation method for fridges/freezers, to establish if a product meets ENERGY STAR qualifying criteria. This should be used in conjunction with the ENERGY STAR specification for fridges/freezers.

This document outlines the US ENERGY STAR guiding principles for selecting new product catagories, this is also used as guide for the NZ ENERGY STAR programme.

This specification outlines the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified imaging equipment (Version 1.1). This version supercedes Version 1. A product must meet all of the identified programme requirements if it is to be registered with the New Zealand ENERGY STAR programme and carry the ENERGY STAR mark.

EECA's products' programme uses laboratories accredited by IANZ or NATA for its regulatory enforcement activities. This means from time to time we select a sample range of models for a product and test them to make sure that they meet the legal requirements.

The IANZ and NATA websites can help you find a laboratory where your product can be tested.

The document provides a list of test facilities available in in Australia and New Zealand capable of verifying claims of energy efficiency for minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and labelling.