ENERGY STAR is New Zealand's mark of energy efficiency. It is typically awarded to the top 25 percent most energy efficient appliances, home electronic products and office equipment in each category. It is used in conjunction with minimum energy performance standards and comparative labelling.
Learn more: ENERGY STAR: New Zealand website
Conformity with ENERGY STAR: New Zealand's standard is verified by our own organization (second party).
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
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Government
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Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Electronics Energy Appliances
Where this ecolabel is found
New Zealand
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Last updated: 29 February 2012