In 2019, the previous Government decided to introduce a licensing system for work on commercial or industrial refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning systems that use hazardous natural refrigerants.
Consultation on the discussion document ‘Ensuring effective regulation of health and safety risks associated with toxic or flammable refrigerant gases’.
Cabinet minute confirms the licensing regime for refrigeration technicians.
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A summary of the regulatory impact analysis for the proposal to revise energy efficiency requirements for commercial refrigeration.
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Cabinet paper proposes a licensing regime for refrigeration technicians.
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A summary of the regulatory impact analysis for the proposal to revise energy efficiency requirements for household refrigerators and freezers.
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Advice given to the Minister regime for refrigeration technicians to facilitate the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons in line with the Kigali Amendment.
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This paper seeks Cabinet's agreement to introduce revised minimum energy performance standards for commercial refrigeration and household refrigerators and freezers.
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The Cabinet minute from DEV on the 8th of May regarding a licensing regime for refrigeration technicians to facilitate the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons in line with the Kigali Amendment.
pdf, 286 KBWe’re responsible for advising the Government on energy efficiency policy for New Zealand and we are currently trialling a new renewable energy initiative that aims to improve energy affordability. EECA is responsible for implementing programmes to improve the energy efficiency of New Zealand homes and business.
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