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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
12 Implementation Program
The Australian implementation program is show in Table 10
Table 10: Proposed Implementation Plan for Recommendations
Obviously if this program has been adhered to, New Zealand is somewhat behind, particularly
in becoming deeply involved in any standard making. Because New Zealand is more
responsive than Australia, some catch up may be possible, so that Items 7-12 could still be
achieved with no more than six months slippage. Full implementation could be achieved by the
end of 2006.
13 Summary and Conclusions
Televisions use around 320 GWh per year in energy, and the current stock of TVs is less
efficient than present day sets, being largely CRT-based. Newer LCD slimline sets can offer
reduced power consumption, but even within a particular set type there is a range of energy use
depending on the efficiency of the designs used, and the consumers’ preferences for the type of
set chosen.
The Australian Greenhouse Office has decided to introduce a voluntary MEPS and labelling
scheme for TVs for implementation by October 2006. This is designed to encourage the
removal of the worst performing 30% of sets presently being offered for sale on the retail
market. There are equivalent benefits for New Zealand in introducing a similar scheme, and
indeed implied obligations under the TTMRA to do so.
