the minister of energy has proposed that schedules 1 and 2 of the energy efficiency energy using products regulations 2002 be amended to update a standard currently cited for airconditioners and heat pumps. the current regulations can be examined on the web site l searchqsregulationenergy efficiency energy using productssr1 the following standard is currently cited in schedules 1 and 2 of the new zealand energy efficiency energy using products regulations 2002 details of the standard can be found on the web site www.energyrating.gov.au as nzs 3823.2 2005 performance of electrical appliances air conditioners and heat pumps part 2 energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard meps requirements 80 pages english the regulations are to be amended from 1 april 2008 to give effect to all subsequent updates to this standard u to and including the latest update amendment no. 3 2008 to as nzs 3823.2 2005 performance of electrical appliances air conditioners and heat pumps part 2 energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard meps requirements 11 pages english. this amendment will be included in the regulations in addition to the currently cited as nzs 3823.2 2005. the proposed regulatory amendments will give effect to updates to the standard the latest of which include a new provision to exempt from labelling requirements certain models specifically designed for non-residential applications new requirements to determine compliance with minimum energy performance standards meps at part load and the deletion of future meps levels previously indicated in the 2005 revision of the standard for likely introduction from october 2008 these levels will be revised and a new introduction date proposed . the proposed regulatory amendments will not change the levels for energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards. it is proposed the regulations will come into effect from 1 april 2008. all airconditioners and heat pumps manufactured in or imported into new zealand and made available for sale on or after that date must be compliant with new requirements set out in amendment no. 3 to the standard