MAJOR PROJECTS - APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT
Many of these reports are available for download from this website.
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Client: Department of State Development, South Australia
This project was to undertake a comprehensive review of all activities under the Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme prior to its extension for the period 2015 to 2017. All existing activities were reviewed and appraised and specifications for a range of activities already undertaken in Victoria, NSW and ACT were assessed for their suitability in South Australia. Many of these are recommended as new activities for adoption into South Australia. Options for alignment and cooperation between state schemes was examined. With assistance from Common Capital and Beletich Associates, July 2014.
Public consultation document can be downloaded from http://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/114319/REES-Consultation-Paper-2014-A542706.pdf |
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Client: Department of Industry
National energy labels and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) are now common throughout the world. This report provides a broad overview of current labelling and MEPS programs from over 80 countries. The report documents the extent of the coverage of these programs by product type. It provides quantitative analysis regarding the extent of mandatory and voluntary programs and the prevalence of programs within different countries and regions. The report provides links for each country where the most up to date information can be found, along with references to more in-depth and detailed material. This report was prepared for the Department of Industry by EES with assistance from Maia Consulting. Input to the report was also provided by IEA 4E and CLASP. June 2014.
See http://www.iea-4e.org/publications |
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Client: IEA 4E Standby Annex
Networks are a new and exciting area of rapid technology development that promises a wide range of services to users. This issue of network connectivity has not been addressed to any great extent in existing energy policies, which have tended to focus on low power modes of electronic products. This report examines a range of issues that are critical in understanding how networks operate and how products that are connected to a network can minimise the network energy overhead. The report sets out a policy framework to drive the development of efficient low energy attributes in networks. March 2014.
See http://standby.iea-4e.org/files/otherfiles/0000/0104/Network_Standby_Report_Final.pdf |
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GEMS Check Testing Validity Criteria
Client: Department of Industry
The key objective of this study was to review and, as required, revise the current check testing validity criteria used by the Department and, where necessary, extend to new products. Validity criteria for a total of 24 regulated products were included. The project included interviews with all major stakeholders and test laboratories. Internal report, April 2014. |
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Installation and Operation of End Use Metering Equipment – Demand Response Trial
Client: AUSGRID
Project covered the installation and operation of end use metering of air conditioner equipment in 4 homes in the Sydney region. All equipment had wireless communication and remote uploading of data. Ongoing operation from 2012 to 2015. |
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VEET RIS Modelling Review
Client: Department of Environment and Primary Industries, Sustainability Victoria
This study was a review of the energy savings estimates of some 40 measures under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET). The future savings assumptions were to be used in the forthcoming Regulatory Impact Statement regarding the future operation of the scheme. With assistance from Beletich Associates.
Reports/Papers: Internal report completed in September 2013.
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Round Robin of Household Refrigerators – IEC test method
Client: Department of Industry
EES was contracted to manage an Australasian round robin of refrigerators tested to the forthcoming IEC62552 (2014), with testing undertaken in 2013 through to early 2014. The round robin was initiated and funded by the Department of Industry, with contributions from the 2 manufacturers and 4 independent test laboratories that participated. Two refrigerators were tested in each of the 6 participating test laboratories. EES project support included project management, witnessing of testing in each lab, coordinating laboratory input into the IEC standard, technical support for participating test laboratories, data analysis and report preparation.
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Revision of Your Home Fact Sheets in Appliance and Equipment
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Revision and preparation of new fact sheets for the Your Home website covering home entertainment, home office and whitegoods (major appliances).
Reports/Papers: In preparation in 2012 |
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Independent Review of Victorian Energy Efficiency Targets (VEET): Energy Savings Assumptions for Selected Schedules
Client: Department of Primary Industries, Victoria
A review of the assumptions used to calculate energy savings and how these are used in an evaluation of the energy savings delivered by the VEET program. Covered gas and solar water heaters, central heating, shower roses, chimney dampers, LED lighting and Standby Power Controllers. With assistance from Beletich Associates.
Reports/Papers: Internal report completed in June 2013 |
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Installation and Operation of End Use Metering Equipment
Client: AUSGRID (in-house project)
Project covered the installation and operation of comprehensive end use metering equipment in 15 homes in the Sydney region. Main focus was the impact of air conditioner use on system peak demand. All equipment had wireless communication and remote uploading of data and was operated for a period of about 11 months during 2012 and 2013. EES also provided AUSGRID data analysis support and provided some additional technical support for other installations. Also included in the scope of the works was a complete analysis of energy data, appliance profiles and provision of cleaned data. |
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Analysis of Grid Supply Voltages in Australia
Client: Electrolux Home Appliances
An analysis of selected supply voltages monitored in customer premises in Sydney and Melbourne over the period 2010 to 2013.
Reports/Papers: Internal report, 2013 |
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Preparation of GEMS Determinations for Existing Product Regulations
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Preparation of draft regulatory determinations under the new national Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation which cover the application of test method and performance requirements (MEPS, energy labelling and performance) for currently regulated products.
Reports/Papers: Internal report 2012
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Review of Post-modelling Adjustments to the NSW DNSP’s long term energy forecasts
Client: AUGRID, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy
This study provided an independent assessment of the existing post modelling adjustments applied to the NSW distribution network service providers (DNSPs) baseline (or model-based) energy forecasts submitted to Australian Energy Regulator. The study also appraised the solar PV and energy efficiency adjustments made in the NSW energy forecasts released by AEMO in June 2013. Key areas for investigation were electric hot water, MEPS, building efficiency standards, electric vehicles and the NSW Energy Savings Scheme. August 2013.
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Energy Efficiency Consumer Guide
Client: Clean Energy Council (AU)
This project is developing a consumer interface to better equip end users with relevant, meaningful information about how to make real changes to the energy usage around the home and help to reduce not only greenhouse gas emissions but also household electricity bills. Covers major appliances as well as building shell improvements. Ongoing in 2012 and 2013.
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Client: Gippsland Climate Change Network
This study reviewed all the proposed measures included on the Climateworks Report Low Carbon Growth Plan for Gippsland. A total of 10 key measures were identified that could be implemented locally in the short to medium term. The recommendations and findings formed the basis for the subsequent implementation phase in 2014.
See http://www.sustainabilitygippsland.com/uploads/b51b05781011458f4e0e8e0c89a01a85.pdf |
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Client: Beyond Zero Emissions, Melbourne Energy Institute, University of Melbourne
Update of residential sector model to estimate energy consumption impact of a total phase out of fossil fuels by 2020 as part of the Zero Carbon Australia Energy Plan. Modelling based on Energy Use in the Australian Residential Sector: 1986 – 2020. Examine a range of scenarios such as phase out of residential gas consumption, best available technology for selected appliances and a range of residential building shell retrofits.
Reports/Papers: Results included in the Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan, August 2013.
See http://bze.org.au/download-zero-carbon-australia-building-plan |
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES and a other consultants prepared a range of methodology papers that outlined issues for residential end use monitoring programs in 2010. DCCEE contracted EES to review, upgrade and reoganise these methodology papers based on the latest knowledge and experience from the REMP pilot program.
Reports/Papers: All dated April 2012
REMP - General Introduction and Overview
REMP - General Plug Loads Data Collection and Analysis
REMP - Equipment Recommendations
REMP - Data Management Strategy: Data Handling and Database Requirement/Specification
REMP - Heating and Cooling Loads Data Collection and Analysis
REMP - Collection and Analysis of End-use Metering Data for Lighting
REMP Water Heating Data Collection
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/ |
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
This project is revising the test method for clothes washers to move closer to IEC60456 Edition 5 and to upgrade the energy labelling algorithm to take into account energy reductions from cold washing and automatic load sensing functions. Work is ongoing through 2011 and 2012.
Reports/Papers: In committee in confidence – Standards Committee EL15/4
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/blog/resources/events-calendar/24102011/ |
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Development of a Registration Database and Website for Vietnam
Client: Department of Industry, on behalf of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Vietnam
As part of an aid package funded by AUSAID, EES is providing design and development services for the on line registration system for the energy labelling and MEPS scheme in Vietnam that covers major appliances and equipment. Ongoing in 2012 through 2014.
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Technical Support for Air Conditioner Efficiency Programs
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES provides DCCEE and E3 with ongoing confidential advice and technical support regarding air conditioner energy efficiency programs such as energy labelling, MEPS, demand response and standards related issues (2011 and 2012).
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Ongoing Technical Support for Wet Product Efficiency Programs
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES provides DCCEE and E3 with ongoing confidential advice and technical support regarding clothes washer, clothes dryer and dishwasher energy efficiency programs such as energy labelling and standards related issues, including participation in selected international standards processes (2011 onwards).
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Ongoing Technical Support for Refrigerator Efficiency Programs
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES provides DCCEE and E3 with ongoing confidential advice and technical support regarding household refrigerator and freezer energy efficiency programs such as energy labelling, MEPS and standards related issues, including participation in selected international standards processes (2011 onwards).
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Ongoing Technical Support for Compliance Activities
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES provides DCCEE and E3 with ongoing confidential advice and technical support regarding verification and compliance for a wide range of equipment regulated for energy efficiency and covers issues such as energy labelling, MEPS and performance requirements as well as interpretation of test reports and testing specifications (2011 onwards).
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
This major report undertook an evaluation of energy efficiency policy measures such as energy labelling and MEPS over the period 1985 to 2009. The report examines actual trends in energy consumption of refrigerators and attributes energy saving to each of the program measures implemented during the period. Prepared by Lloyd Harrington of EES and Dr Kevin Lane. December 2010.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2150 |
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
This report evaluates the level of compliance for energy consumption under energy labelling and MEPS by assessing the test reports of more than 250 products tested by Choice over the period 1998 to 2008. Prepared by Lloyd Harrington of EES and Dr Kevin Lane. June 2010.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2037 |
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Client: APEC Secretariat and Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES contracted to organise the APEC Standby Power Conference in Tokyo in October 2010. Assistance was provided by Maia Consulting and Jyukankyo Research Institute Inc. in Japan. The conference had 50 international delegates from 12 APEC countries. EES Prepared conference proceedings and reports for APEC. Lloyd Harrington gave a key note presentation as well as several technical presentations.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/blog/resources/events-calendar/201010-2/ |
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Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme Compliance Review
Client: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
This review was undertaken in two parts. The first part involved the review of a draft “Design of proficiency testing” report which outlined the proposed methodology to for the proficiency testing of selected WELS products and the way that results will be interpreted. The second part involved a review of the draft final report on the proficiency testing program undertaken including the interpretation of results and recommendations for improvements to the test standards. Internal report for WELS (2011/2012).
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Installation and Operation of End Use Metering Equipment in Victoria
Client: Sustainability Victoria
EES worked with Moreland Energy to install whole house metering equipment and selected individual appliance and light meters in 24 houses in Melbourne. EES was responsible for installation, commissioning, downloading data and removing of equipment from homes. EES also undertook comprehensive data analysis at the completion of monitoring. Through 2011 and 2012. Ongoing support for additional monitoring is being provided in 2013 and 2014.
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
This study was the first time in Australia that a comprehensive audit of the installed stock of residential lighting had been undertaken. Completed for 150 homes along the eastern seaboard, data on room size and use, together with lamp input power and technology attributes were recorded for every lamp in every house. This study provides a basis for a preliminary assessment of the energy efficiency potential of improved lighting technologies in Australian homes and provides an important benchmark of the efficacy of the current stock.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2596 |
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
This study was the third study of standby levels in Australian homes (the first was conducted in 2000 and the second (also conducted by EES) was completed in 2005). Completed for 150 homes along the eastern seaboard, the stock of all appliances and equipment in every home was fully documented, including spot measurements of power for each mode as well as the key characteristics (such as size). Householders were asked about their usage of selected products. This study provides a sound basis for benchmarking trends in standby power in Australian homes in the lead up to proposed regulations in 2013. It also provides valuable information on key changes in the stock of appliances and equipment over time, as well as their low power attributes.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2405 |
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Development of a New Global Energy Test Method for Household Refrigerators
Client: Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association, Japan Institute for Energy Economics, Mitsubishi Research Institute
Lloyd Harrington has been providing technical support for Asia Pacific Partnership working group on household refrigerators and also the IEC SC59M MT2 working group that is developing a new global test procedure for household refrigerators and freezers. Assistance includes analysis of test data and preparation of technical reports for IEC and APP. Period 2008 to 2012.
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
EES provided technical support for DCCEE for the REMP pilot monitoring of 5 homes in Melbourne in 2010 and 2011. Work included preparation of methodology papers, review and selection of metering equipment and households, installing whole house metering equipment on selected individual appliance and light meters (covered all switchboard circuits, 24 in line meters, various ambient sensors, 12 light meters, all wireless and uploaded via GPRS), remote data upload, processing and analysis. EES was also responsible for ongoing maintenance of equipment and removal of equipment from homes at the end of the pilot.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/blog/resources/events-calendar/04062010/ |
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Technical Support for International Standby Power Projects
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
EES has provided a wide range of technical support and advice to DCCEE with respect to international standby power projects and policy measures. Support includes policy briefings, preparation of technical specifications for tenders, technical reports, reviewing documents and attendance at meetings (2011 onwards).
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and IEA 4E
This major report investigates the issue of network connectivity and its relationship with standby power. It examines a range of technical issues with respect to networks and power consumption and sets out a broad road map for low energy networks. Prepared by Lloyd Harrington of EES and Bruce Nordman (2010).
See http://standby.iea-4e.org/files/otherfiles/0000/0023/Network-Standby-2010-09-final.pdf |
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Client: Asia Pacific Partnership WG on Household Refrigerators
Sets out a methodology for estimating stock average energy consumption and size attributes based on a standard stock turnover model using attributes and sales of new products. Prepared by Lloyd Harrington, EES (2010).
See http://www.energyefficient.com.au |
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Client: Origin Energy
EES provided assistance through the provision of end use data and usage estimates to support the Origin Smart user interface, which is designed to help residential consumers to monitor and reduce energy consumption. 2011 and 2012.
See http://www.originenergy.com.au/originsmart |
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Preparation of End Use Modelling Data for BUENAS
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency for CLASP/SEAD
BUENAS is a bottom up efficiency scenario model designed to help evaluate the potential energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions mitigation at a national level from efficiency improvements. BUENAS covers a wide range of energy-consuming products, including most end uses generally covered by Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling (EES&L) programs around the world. EES prepared a wide range of sales and efficiency data for major appliances and equipment for supply to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) for use in their global energy model BUENAS. EES compiled AU data and Dr Kevin Lane managed other contractors in Australia (2012).
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
On request from DCCEE, EES has prepared a range of market data for major appliances for subsequent analysis for by the IEA 4E Mapping and Benchmarking Annex. This included the compilation of a wide range of performance data for individual models. The purpose of the data was to permit international comparisons of energy performance and efficiency across a range of countries. Covers refrigerators, dryers, clothes washers and dishwashers.
See http://mappingandbenchmarking.iea-4e.org/matrix |
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Long Term Trends in Refrigerator Characteristics – Comparison of Australia with USA
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
This briefing was prepared by EES for DCCEE. The primary objective was to provide a comparison of long term trends in refrigerator size, energy consumption and price in Australia with comparable data released by the US Department in the USA. The study covers to period 1950 to 2010.
Reports/Papers: Department briefing is confidential, but a more comprehensive report on trends in Australia prepared by EES, is forthcoming.
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Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
This report looks at trends in television energy efficiency data based on registrations over the period from mid 2009 to early 2011. It concludes that there is a rapid change in the underlying efficiency of products. Prepared by Lloyd Harrington and Rob Harrington, EES, June 2011.
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2138 |
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Motor Efficiency Data Analysis
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency for 4E EMSA
Dr Kevin Lane has provided support to DCCEE for a range of international processes on electric motor energy efficiency. The main tasks have been to prepare papers and technical reports, data analysis and support for meetings and conferences. Most of the work has been to support activities undertaken by the 4E Electric Motor Systems Annex (EMSA) (2011 onwards).
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Client: The Energy Branch, Minerals and Energy Division Industry & Investment of the New South Wales Government.
In 2010 Industry and Investment NSW undertook a review of the NSW Energy Savings Scheme Rule (ESS Scheme) for showerheads. The review proposed a new methodology for determining the default savings factors (DSFs). EES was commissioned to undertake an independent peer review of the assumptions, data sources and calculation methods that constituted the new method for determining default savings factors (DSFs) to be applied to showerheads.
See : http://www.trade.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/359494/appendixB-energy-efficient-strategies.pdf |
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SA Assessment of Downlights
Client: The Essential Services Commission of South Australia
In 2010 a product supplier made application to the Energy Policy Office of SA to have their product, a down-light cover, added to the approved energy efficiency activities available under the South Australian Residential Energy Efficiency Scheme (REES). As part of their application the applicant provided estimates of the deemed values of tonnes of CO2-e abated for the proposed activity. EES was commissioned to determine the accuracy of those estimates based on the methodology previously developed by EES to determine the deemed values already in use in the REES. Internal report only (not published) (2010).
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Electrical Peak Load Study for South Australia
Client: Energy Policy Office of SA
IThis project was commissioned in 2006 with the aim of better understanding the contribution of air conditioners to system peak load in South Australia and to examine ways to improve the forecasting accuracy of system peak loads on a day to day basis, particularly during extreme summer conditions. The approach used was to develop a bottom up demand model based on modelling cooling demand in housing using a thermal building shell model and actual weather data to replicate weather sensitive cooling demand. This approach provides an improved estimate of potential peak demand on a day to day basis. Some work was also undertaken on the potential impact that changes in air conditioner ownership and building shell efficiency may have on future peak demands. Unpublished (2006).
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Technical Support for Energy Labelling and MEPS Programs in Australia
Client: Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and E3
EES has provided a wide range of technical support for E3 for many years, covering energy labelling, MEPS and data analysis. EES has provided this service since 1993 to 2011 (many of these tasks are still ongoing in a different contract format). The services provided have been extensive and included:
Development of test methods for products regulated for energy efficiency, including membership of a wide range of standards committees in Australia (membership or chairmanship of more than 8 separate national product committees on behalf of E3).
Membership of a range of international standards committees and working groups, including chair of the IEC TC59 MT9 committee on standby power, long term membership IEC committees for clothes washers. clothes dryers, dishwashers and IEC refrigerator committees, all within IEC TC59.
Preparation of technical reports and analysis to support the development of new or revised MEPS levels for products and re-grading of energy labelling algorithms. Provision of assistance to government in negotiations with industry. Preparation of regulatory impact statements for government and provision of data for use in RISs prepared by third parties. Participation in international activities which aim to harmonise test methods and to generate options for global MEPS levels.
Development of the content within and maintenance of the main government web site for product energy efficiency in Australia
www.energyrating.gov.au
Development of the central web based registration database for energy labelling and MEPS which is used by all state regulators in Australia and New Zealand and all manufacturers worldwide who are required to register their products for energy efficiency in Australia and New Zealand (to 2011).
Development of on-line survey tools to facilitate the in-store evaluation of the MEPS and labelling programs for energy rated products.
Typesetting, artwork and printing for E3 reports and publications. Provision of graphical design for energy labels and other regulatory material for use in public reports and national standards, including the energy label artwork included in standards for all products.
Provision of information on request to international bodies on behalf of government and preparation of international conference papers.
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
This project is an update of the original 1999 Baseline Residential Energy Study conducted in 1999 for the Australian Greenhouse Office. This update report is the most detailed and comprehensive study of residential sector energy consumption ever undertaken in Australia. The report models some 60 different end uses and covers electricity, mains gas, LPG and wood energy consumption. The report provides annual estimates at a state level for every end use and fuel type for the years 1986 to 2020. It is based on a detailed energy end use stock model for all nominated end uses. Input data such as ownership, usage patterns, climate and weather impacts and appliance attributes (efficiency trends) have been developed as stock model inputs from a wide range of sources. The study has a particular emphasis on the impact of building shell performance on residential heating and cooling energy consumption. A detailed stock model of building shell trends (size, construction type, insulation levels) is at the core of the study and the study explores building shell performance in 10 climate zones around Australia. The study was completed in early 2008 and was released on 5 June 2008.
See : http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2141 |
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, EECA and E3
EES has prepared a number of discussion papers, a cost benefit analysis and a regulatory impact statement to support this important change to the refrigerator and freezer energy labelling program. Changes included a new star rating algorithm and incorporation of the new test method AS/NZS4474.1. The algorithm change was implemented in April 2010.
Reports/Papers:
Discussion Paper on Refrigerator Star Rating Algorithms in Australia and New Zealand - Revised Proposal, September 2007 (Report 2007/09)
Costs and Benefits of Proposed Revisions to the Method of Test and Energy Labelling Algorithms for Household Refrigerators and Freezers (Report 2007/15)
Decision Regulatory Impact Statement Household Refrigerators and Freezers (October 2008)
See RIS link here. For other reports see reports section. : http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=345 |
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, EECA and E3
EES has prepared a number of discussion papers and a regulatory impact statement to document costs and benefits to the regulatory regime for air conditioners. Changes include a new labelling algorithm and label design, more stringent MEPS levels for many products, MEPS requirements on heating performance for the first time, inclusion of standby power and crankcase heaters energy into the calculated efficiency values and power factor requirements. The relevant reports are listed in the following sections. The study was for the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NZ) (on behalf of E3). The algorithm change and MEPS upgrade was implemented in April 2010 with new MEPS levels in April 2011.
Reports/Papers:
Summary of Industry/Government Round Table - 12 April 2007.
Summary of Air Conditioner EL15/16 meeting - 20 April 2007.
Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement for the Revision to the Energy Labelling Algorithms and Revised MEPS levels and Other Requirements for Air Conditioners (Report 2008/09)
Air Conditioner MEPS and Energy Labelling Decision Regulatory Impact Statement, Released April 2009
See http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=1047 |
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Technical Support for National Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme in Australia
Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
EES was contracted in 2006 for programming and technical support for the National Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS), which is a national star rating scheme for water efficiency in Australia. The scheme includes the rating of appliances such as dishwashers and clothes washers as well as a range of plumbing equipment such as cistern, taps, showers and urinals. EES provides the following services:
Development and maintenance of the on line registration system and interactive listing service for registered products. The registration system for clothes washers and dishwashers is integrated with the registration system for energy and allows applicant online data entry, electronic submission, review and approval by regulators.
Some technical advice to national standards committees responsible for test methods and regulatory standards for the products regulated for water efficiency.
Preparation of artwork and technical drawings for inclusion in national standards and public reports, including the water label artwork included in AS/NZS6400. |
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
This study was commissioned by E3 in 2005 and examined the standby attributes of some 8,000 appliances that were installed in 120 homes in Australia in late 2005. The report documents the contribution of each of the major appliance and equipment groups and concludes that standby in an average home is around 92 Watts (from 27 devices) and growing with the most significant contributions from home entertainment equipment and office equipment (primarily computers). This report is one of many standby investigations conducted in Australia over the past 5 years. March 2006.
Links: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=693 |
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
Report prepared for E3 documents all the available data in Australia for air conditioners including historical ownership and forecasts, efficiency and capacity trends, analysis of products registered for energy labelling, sales data (including split by air conditioner types), data on age and replacement and total state and national energy estimates (historical and forecast). This product is of growing concern with a rapid increase in ownership and unprecedented summer peak loads during extreme weather conditions. This data is being used to support various peak load studies (2006).
Links: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=1110 |
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Client: Victorian Energy Networks Corporation
Recent rapid growth in ownership of air conditioners appears to be creating peak load issues in a number of states. This project was commissioned in 2004 with the aim of better understanding the contribution of air conditioners to system peak load in Victoria and to examine ways to improve the forecasting accuracy of system peak loads on a day to day basis, particularly during extreme summer conditions . The approach used was to develop a bottom up demand model based on modelling cooling demand in housing using a thermal building shell model and actual weather data to replicate weather sensitive cooling demand. This approach provides an improved estimate of potential peak demand on a day to day basis. Some preliminary work was also undertaken on the potential impact that changes in air conditioner ownership and building shell efficiency may have on future peak demands (2004).
Links: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=2412
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
This technical paper was prepared by Professor Robert Bartels of the University and Sydney and Lloyd Harrington of EES. It was prepared for the appliance industry and energy efficiency regulators in Australia to assist in the interpretation of checktesting results. It provides a theoretical background to the verification process for energy labelling (declared values) and performance requirements (maximum permitted values, including MEPS) and provides the basis for checktesting rules that have been adopted by E3 as part of the national chcktesting program (1999, updated 2004).
Links: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/programs/e3-program/e3-committees/admin-guidelines/ |
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Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (WELS)
EES was contracted over the period 2003 to 2005 to develop a new rinse performance test method and a mandatory minimum rinse performance requirement prior to the introduction of water efficiency labelling (WELS) for clothes washers in Australia. EES sub-contracted chemistry academics and test laboratories to support the development of the new method within a broad framework of consultation with the national standards committee. The new method, based on a chemical marker called PBIS, was successfully demonstrated in 2005 and has now been included in the latest version of national clothes washer standard AS/NZS2040.1-2005 and the minimum performance requirement is a prerequisite for mandatory water labelling which became mandatory in mid 2006.
Links: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/resources/program-publications/?viewPublicationID=827 |
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Energy Labelling and Standards Programs Throughout the World
Client: Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and E3
National energy labels and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) are fast becoming commonplace throughout the world. This report provides a broad overview of current labelling and MEPS programs from over 50 countries. This report aims to enable the reader to understand the extent of the coverage and the different methods used in such programs. The report also acts as a guide to resources where the most up to date information can be found, along with references to more in-depth and detailed material. This report was prepared for E3 by EES and Melissa Damnics of EnergyConsult. The report builds on work undertaken by EES within the APEC Steering Group on Energy Standards from 1997 to 2001 (2004). |
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Energy Label Transition – The Australian Experience
Client: Australian Greenhouse Office
In 2000 Australia was the first major economy with a mandatory energy labelling program to re-grade the label rating scale and redesign the label. This was a major effort and took years of planning and preparation. This report endeavours to detail the process undertaken to achieve a successful transition in 2000 from the old label to the new label. It includes:
Background to the appliance labelling scheme in Australia
Details of the process control
Studies commissioned in the lead up to the transition, including: technical, market, research, regulatory impact, communications strategies and evaluation procedures.
The appendices include detailed information from product working group meetings which detail the issues considered and the agreements which were finally implemented. This report was released in July 2004. |
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Client: APEC Sectretariat
A report to assess the technical content of APEC test procedures for all electrical products regulated for energy efficiency, the suitability of international standards for use within APEC and the potential for alignment of test procedures in the APEC region, for the APEC Secretariat, with George Wilkenfeld & Associates, PW Consulting and IIEC, completed late 1999.
http://www.energyefficient.com.au/APEC.html |
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