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Televisions April 2005
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A study produced for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority by
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10 Policy
and
Program
Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency
Table 9: Summary of program approaches/policy tools
10.1
Information Programs
As in Australia, apart from the ENERGY STAR program which will be familiar to workers in
office environment, or those using personal computers, there are no other programs currently in
New Zealand addressing the issue of energy efficiency of TVs. The ENERGY STAR program
does not address the issue of on-mode energy use.
10.2
Labelling Programs
Labelling programs can be voluntary, mandatory or a combination for part of the market.
Voluntary labelling is more in the nature of consumer information, providing comparative
information in a format agreed by the signatories. Mandatory labelling also provides