Appliance and equipment energy efficiency

Energy rating labels and minimum energy performance standards for domestic appliances and industrial and commercial equipment are being introduced progressively in all States and Territories through the National Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Program (NAEEEP).

More information is available in the Appliance and equipment energy efficiency section of this site.

Building energy efficiency

New housing in SA is required to achieve a 5 star energy performance rating. Energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings are being developed by the building industry through the Australian Building Energy Council (ABEC).

More information is available in the building energy efficiency section of this site. 

Demand management

Two of the most fundamental energy challenges facing South Australia are:

• Reduce energy related greenhouse gas emissions. Australia as a nation has one of the highest per capita emissions of greenhouse gases in the world
• Lessen the peaky nature of electricity demand. South Australia has the most peaky demand profile of any of the Australian states - driving high energy wholesale and network costs.

National framework for energy efficiency

In August 2004, the Ministerial Council on Energy announced a major advance nationally for energy efficiency, productivity and the environment, by agreeing a comprehensive set of measures comprising NFEE Stage One.

More information is available in the national framework for energy efficiency section of this site. 

Sustainable energy policies

The South Australian Government has developed a sustainability objective as part of South Australia's Strategic Plan .

The Energy Division is contributing to the development of policies that will assist in meeting energy requirements of South Australians while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring a sustainable future for all South Australians.

More information is available in the sustainable energy policies section of this site.