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options for enhancing its effectiveness at driving energy efficiency improve-
ments. The first step in this process was to commission a consultant study on
the gas appliance scheme.
A joint government-industry working group comprising SEAV, OGS,
AGO, AGA and the GAMAA agreed to work cooperatively to enhance the
effectiveness of the gas appliance efficiency scheme. A discussion paper
developed on behalf of the joint working group sets out a range of options
for the future direction of the gas appliance efficiency scheme. The aim of
the discussion paper 'Driving Energy Efficiency Improvements to Domestic
Gas Appliances' is to stimulate debate on the future directions of the gas
appliance efficiency programme and to canvas views from a broad spec-
trum of industry and other stakeholders. In 2006 and 2007, work has been
undertaken on the development of a revised energy test method for gas
water heaters which is expected to be released for public comment in late
2007 of early 2008. An example of the gas appliance energy label is shown in
Figure 6.20.
Cooling
The more stars the
more energy efficient
GAS
Energy rating
Use this label to compare
different model water heaters
The Australian
Gas Association
Comparitive energy consumption
This insert heater make and model used
22 200
MJ
PER
YEAR
• When tested to as 455-2/AGi 102
• Actual energy used will depend on where
you live and how the appliances are used
• Appliance running cost information is
available from your local gas supplier
FIGURE 6.20
Gas appliance label.
