Media and News

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2010 16 September LG Australia provides ACCC with undertaking over energy efficiency claims

LG Australia has provided the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission with a court enforceable undertaking after concerns that LG may have breached the Trade Practices Act 1974 by misrepresenting the Comparative Energy Consumption (CEC) of various refrigerator models.

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2009 1 November Energy Efficient Appliances and Lighting: Helping Aussies Live Greener and Smarter. Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced new performance standards and energy labels for televisions; the extension of the 10-star energy rating scale for super efficient fridges, freezers and air conditions; and the next steps in the phase-out of inefficient household lighting. Media Release
2008 13 May The energy efficiency of electrical and gas appliances will be improved over the next four years under a $14.0 million Rudd Labor Government scheme to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Minister Peter Garrett said today Media Release
2007 20 February World first! Australia slashes greenhouse gases from inefficient lighting: Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, The Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP recently announced a world first: the Australia Government is taking action to phase out inefficient light bulbs. The step, announced on 20 February 2007 by the Minister, should reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 4 million tonnes by 2012. The reduction in emissions will increase as the phase out progresses and the annual average reduction between 2008 – 2012 is estimated at around 800,000 tonnes. Media Release
2006 8 November Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell and Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, Ian Macfarlane recently announced that Australia will lead the world in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ‘standby’ power in electrical appliances. The Australian Government will work with state governments and industry to ensure, by 2012, all electrical appliances would be regulated to meet the ‘one watt target’. Media Release 
2006 28 September ACCC orders LG to compensate consumers over misleading energy ratings. Up to $3.1 million will be available in rebates for eligible consumers who bought give popular LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd air conditioner models that did not comply with the energy efficiency values claimed on rating labels. Media Release
2006 14 September Electrolux has released a statement that it is to scale back Australian manufacturing operations with a decision to close its washer/dryer and dishwasher plants in Adelaide over the next 18 months. Product will be moved gradually to other Electrolux factories. Media Release
2005 2 August New Queensland homes forced to life efficiency: New homes in Queensland will use less water and energy from next year after changes to building regulations were finalised. The changes include requirements for new houses to use energy efficient hot water systems (solar, gas or electric heat pumps), energy efficient lighting, AAA rated shower roses, dual flush toilets and water pressure limiting devices. About 40,000 new homes are built in the state each year. The changes come into effect from March 2006. Media Release
2005 1 February Sustainable Energy Authority Victoria has released a statement which covers information about Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for refrigerators, including the new more stringent MEPS requirements which came into effect on 1 January 2005. Media Release
2004 9 November The WA Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Energy, The Hon Eric Ripper MLA announced the State Government is to join a national crackdown on energy-easting electrical equipment. Media Release