Samsung Televisions manual Policy and Program Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency

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MEPS − Televisions

April 2005

10 Policy and Program Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency

Table 9: Summary of program approaches/policy tools

10.1Information Programs

As in Australia, apart from the ENERGY STAR program which will be familiar to workers in office environment, or those using personal computers, there are no other programs currently in New Zealand addressing the issue of energy efficiency of TVs. The ENERGY STAR program does not address the issue of on-mode energy use.

10.2Labelling Programs

Labelling programs can be voluntary, mandatory or a combination for part of the market. Voluntary labelling is more in the nature of consumer information, providing comparative information in a format agreed by the signatories. Mandatory labelling also provides

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Contents Meps − Televisions Preface Televisions Contents Recommended Policy Options for New Zealand List of FiguresGlossary Executive Summary Meps − Televisions Introduction Per capita GDP General comparison between New Zealand and Australia AreaPopulation Principal exportsHigh Definition TV Hdtv AnalogueStandard-Definition TV Sdtv Television Receiver TypesLiquid Crystal Display LCD Standard Cathode Ray Tube CRTSlimline televisions Ii Plasma Screens and TVsTV Formats Iii Rear ProjectionIv Set top boxes 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 322LCD Televisions Trends in TV Power ConsumptionStandard CRT Televisions Best practice for LCD TVs In-use consumption Watts StandbySet top boxes Average Set Top Box Power Levels Type Standby WTechnology Scope for Energy Efficiency 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