The Australian, State, Territory and New Zealand Governments have released a discussion paper for stakeholder consultation on the future regulation of LED lighting products.
This discussion paper, Product Profile: Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), reports on the current LED market and scope for energy efficiency and technological improvements. It explores possible actions to encourage the uptake of energy efficient LED lighting, including the feasibility of developing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for LED lamps, and suggests timing for the further phase-out in Australia of incandescent lamps including halogen lamps. It also includes a discussion on MEPS for LED lighting in different countries, as well as international schemes such as the IEA 4E SSL Annex.
The E3 Committee is seeking views from, and dialogue with, industry, consumers and other stakeholders on the information presented in the product profile including current and projected sales and stock of LED lighting in Australia and New Zealand, as well as the possible options for governments to drive improvements to energy productivity.
The closing date for submissions is 5.00 pm AEDT on Friday, 9 October 2015; and to help inform feedback, public consultation sessions will be held in Australia and New Zealand during September 2015. These sessions will provide an overview of the product profile, and discuss its findings, policy options and identified areas where additional data would be useful.
A timetable for these sessions, links to download the product profile and details on how to submit comments can be found on the Energy Rating website at www.energyrating.gov.au/for-industry/consultations/consultation-led-lighting-product-profile.
In addition to the face-to-face sessions, a webinar presentation has been provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 22 September 2015, at 4pm AEST. Individuals wishing to take part in this webinar, should email David Boughey, Assistant Manager, Engagement, Lighting and International, Equipment Energy Efficiency Branch, Department of Industry and Science at .