E3 Program

The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) program is an initiative of the Australian Government, states and territories and the New Zealand Government. These groups combined to deliver a single, integrated program on energy efficiency standards and energy labelling for equipment and appliances.

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act came into effect IN 2012, creating a national framework for product energy efficiency in Australia.  The GEMS Act is the underpinning legislation for the program.

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No sunset for GEMS determinations
AREMA was advised in September 2022 that the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Determinations do not sunset.

GEMS Determinations can be found here

  • To reduce energy bills for households and businesses in a cost effective way by driving improvements to the energy efficiency of new appliances and equipment sold;

  • To improve the energy efficiency of new appliances and equipment that use energy and to also improve the energy performance of products that have an impact on energy consumption; and

  • To reduce appliance and equipment related greenhouse gas emissions through a process which complements other actions by jurisdictions.