Samsung Televisions manual Standards Development, Voluntary Programs

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MEPS − Televisions

April 2005

6 Standards Development

There are currently no national or international standards applying to the energy consumption of TVs. A new joint standard, AS/NZS 62087:2004 that defines the methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, video and related equipment has recently been published. This standard derives from international standard IEC 62087 and covers televisions, VCRs, Set Top Boxes, audio equipment (separate components) and combination equipment (such as integrated stereos).

The Australian government is also currently communicating with the relevant committees on developing a standard that includes voluntary efficiency performance requirements for standby energy consumption. These initial voluntary requirements would be published by SAI in a new part of the AS/NZS 62301, which provides a test procedure to determine the power consumption of a range of appliances in standby mode. The interim standard, which is identical to the IEC draft TC59 WG/9 (IEC 62301) is a provisional Standard with the two year life intended to provide a guide to the direction that future standardisation may take. By then it is anticipated that the IEC standard will have been published and it is expected that this will be subsequently adopted as the joint Australian/New Zealand standard.

7 Test Laboratory Capability

The need for local test laboratories to carry out tests on overseas manufactured TVs has not been demonstrated. It is anticipated that contracts for purchase will include requirements for type testing and possibly labelling. International TV suppliers have been testing to the IEC 62087 for a number of years, and the acceptance of international testing laboratory test results should be acceptable in any proposed MEPS regime.

The ability of local Australasian testing laboratories to perform the tests in accordance with AS62087 is also certainly feasible as the test equipment and methodology is not different from standard testing requirements.

8 International Energy Efficiency Programs

8.1Voluntary Programs

Various voluntary programs that address standby and in-use power consumption exist internationally. The international ENERGY STAR Program is the only voluntary program that operates in Australia and is recognized in New Zealand. It addresses standby power consumption primarily of office equipment but not currently in-use consumption.

In Europe, there are a number of initiatives that target power consumption in televisions. The Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA), which is made up of representatives from European national energy agencies and government departments, encourages industry best practice through a voluntary energy labelling scheme, which uses an Energy Efficiency Index that takes into consideration energy consumption in-use. At least 20% of the analogue TVs already on the market in Europe comply with this index.

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Contents Meps − Televisions Preface Televisions Contents Recommended Policy Options for New Zealand List of FiguresGlossary Executive Summary Meps − Televisions Introduction General comparison between New Zealand and Australia Area PopulationPer capita GDP Principal exportsAnalogue Standard-Definition TV SdtvHigh Definition TV Hdtv Television Receiver TypesStandard Cathode Ray Tube CRT Slimline televisionsLiquid Crystal Display LCD Ii Plasma Screens and TVsIii Rear Projection Iv Set top boxesTV Formats All Television TypesTVs Data 2000 % Source Statistics New Zealand, Household Economic SurveyWide-screen Televisions New Zealand annual TV market based on type Units178,603 242,474 290,499 Summary − TV demographics Household Energy ConsumptionTVs 440Wh/day 494,500 785,600 322Trends in TV Power Consumption Standard CRT TelevisionsLCD Televisions Best practice for LCD TVs In-use consumption Watts StandbyAverage Set Top Box Power Levels Type Standby W Technology Scope for Energy EfficiencySet top boxes In-use W 12 23 17 15Voluntary Programs Mandatory Programs Summary − International Standards and Programs Energy Cost Savings TVs Greenhouse Gas Reduction Potential − Savings in CO2 Emissions − BAU and MepsPolicy and Program Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency Minimum Energy Performance Standards Meps Costs of Meps General Policy Recommendations Summary − Recommended Policy Options for New Zealand ConsultationImplementation Program Gerry Coates Managing DirectorIndustry Bodies Importers/ManufacturersGovernment Agencies
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