Developing MEPSL Legislation for Energy Efficiency
Draft Minimum Energy Performance
Standards and Labelling (MEPSL)
Legislation
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The MEPSL Legislation was developed under the Pacific Appliances Labelling and Standards
(PALS) Project (2013 – 2019)
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The program is to implement a Pacific standards and labelling (S&L) program for energy-
using equipment such as
fridges/freezers
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air conditioners
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lighting
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The program aligned with the existing S&L programs such as that being jointly delivered in
Australia and New Zealand
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MEPSL Legislation was first incorporated under the Consumer Protection Bill
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MEPSL Legislation was then moved from the Consumer Protection Bill and incorporated to
the Energy Bill in October 2016.
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Primary responsibility for the administration and enforcement of MEPSL requirements
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Work jointly with the Ministry responsible for Commerce (MTED), Ministry of Revenue and
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Will ensure enforcement officers of other line Ministry are formally designated by the Minister as
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Ensure a Government line Ministry is resourced to carry out the functions which assigned with the
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Ensure that MEPSL requirements and standards are continuously reviewed, updated and
monitored for efficient and effective implementation
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Monitor products on shop shelves/market
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Monitor products entering the country
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Commerce (MTED)
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Custom Department (MRC)
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Importers
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Application Forms for Import permit (business and individuals)
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Pacific Appliances Database (PAD)
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Import Permit (for submission to Customs).
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Registration Fees (to be confirmed)
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Category A
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in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji or another PIC
recognised under the PICs regulations.
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Same as category A
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model number.
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All other models. These products are
not already registered
in Australia or New
Zealand or another PIC and as such the applicant is required to
provide full technical details
of
the product in their registration application.
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Pacific Appliance Database (PAD) - Registration
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Storage facility
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Testing of non-compliance appliances
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The Energy Bill upgrades and completion is under the supervision of the Ministry of MEIDECC.
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Consultation with all stakeholders and public on the proposed changes
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Targeting to complete the Bill upgrade and to be tabled into Parliament by 2020
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MEPSL Legislation under the PALS Project aims to establish energy standards and labeling for appliances in the Pacific region, aligning with established programs. The legislation, now part of the Energy Bill, outlines regulations, enforcement, and administration responsibilities to ensure compliance and efficiency in energy usage.
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Draft Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling (MEPSL) Legislation
Background Background The MEPSL Legislation was developed under the Pacific Appliances Labelling and Standards (PALS) Project (2013 2019) The program is to implement a Pacific standards and labelling (S&L) program for energy- using equipment such as fridges/freezers, air conditioners and lighting The program aligned with the existing S&L programs such as that being jointly delivered in Australia and New Zealand MEPSL Legislation was first incorporated under the Consumer Protection Bill MEPSL Legislation was then moved from the Consumer Protection Bill and incorporated to the Energy Bill in October 2016.
Overview of the MEPSL Legislation Overview of the MEPSL Legislation Part VII: Regulation of the Energy Sector Division 4:MEPSL Section 4: Formal Linkages with other Government line Ministries Section 2: Administratio n and Enforcement Section 3: Offences and Penalties Section 1: MEPSL Standards
Administration and Enforcement Administration and Enforcement Energy Department Energy Department Primary responsibility for the administration and enforcement of MEPSL requirements Work jointly with the Ministry responsible for Commerce (MTED), Ministry of Revenue and Customs with any other line Ministry Will ensure enforcement officers of other line Ministry are formally designated by the Minister as enforcement officers Ensure a Government line Ministry is resourced to carry out the functions which assigned with the joint responsibility for the administration and enforcements Ensure that MEPSL requirements and standards are continuously reviewed, updated and monitored for efficient and effective implementation
Administration Administration and Enforcement and Enforcement Consumer and Commerce /MTED Monitor products on shop shelves/market Customs /MRC Monitor products entering the country
Agencies for MEPSL Program Agencies for MEPSL Program Department of Energy (MEIDECC) Commerce (MTED) Custom Department (MRC) Importers
Governing Bodies and Line Ministries Governing Bodies and Line Ministries Custom Department (MRC) Commerce (MTED) AGO/Police Energy Department (MEIDECC)
Flow Chart Flow Chart Summary of the process Summary of the process DOE/ MEIDECC Consumer/MT ED Customs Importer Permit
Forms and Registration Forms and Registration Application Forms for Import permit (business and individuals) Pacific Appliances Database (PAD) Import Permit (for submission to Customs). Registration Fees (to be confirmed)
Categories of Registration Application Categories of Registration Application Category A: The model is already registered in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji or another PIC recognised under the PICs regulations. Category B: Same as category A, except the product is sold under a different brand name and/or model number. Category C: All other models. These products are not already registered in Australia or New Zealand or another PIC and as such the applicant is required to provide full technical details of the product in their registration application.
Challenges learnt from other Pacific Island Countries Challenges learnt from other Pacific Island Countries Pacific Appliance Database (PAD) - Registration Storage facility Testing of non-compliance appliances
Timeframe Timeframe for adoption for adoption of the of the MEPSL MEPSL The Energy Bill upgrades and completion is under the supervision of the Ministry of MEIDECC. Consultation with all stakeholders and public on the proposed changes Targeting to complete the Bill upgrade and to be tabled into Parliament by 2020
