Fact Sheet: May 2014 Distribution Transformers: Minimum Energy Performance Standards Certain classes of distribution In Australia, regulatory requirements for transformers are regulated for energy distribution transformers are set the efficiency in Australia and New Zealand. Greenhouse and Energy Minimum If you manufacture, import, or supply a Standards (Power Transformers) distribution transformer that is regulated Determination 2012 (Determination). for energy efficiency, it is important to The Determination specifies what understand what your obligations products are and are not covered, and are. incorporates requirements for MEPS and testing from the relevant Australian Legislative framework for Minimum Standard by reference. Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) What transformers are covered? Distribution transformers have been The Determination covers oil immersed regulated for energy efficiency In type and dry-type distribution Australia and New Zealand through the transformers, both single and three application of MEPS since 1 October phase: 2004. with ratings between 10 and 2500 KVA; In October 2012, a single of with a system highest voltage of Australian Government legislation, the 24 kV; and Greenhouse and Energy Minimum that are designed for 11 or 22kV Standards (GEMS) Act 2012 (Act), networks. replaced the various State and Territory laws that had previously been used to This covers transformers installed both implement MEPS. The new Act sets out in public and privately electrical participation requirements as well as a distribution systems, whether installed range of offences for non-compliance. within on-main grid systems, or off-main grid systems such as mining sites etc. A key change from the previous Privately owned transformers installed in and Territory laws is the extension of commercial or industrial facilities where coverage to include both the offer to the voltage of the primary winding is supply and the commercial use of either 11 or 22 kV are also covered. regulated products. If you purchase regulated transformers overseas and Dry-type transformer means a import them for your own commercial transformer of which the magnetic circuit use they must still comply with the law, and windings are not immersed in an even though the supply event occurred insulating liquid. Oil-immersed type outside Australia. transformer means a transformer of Specific requirements for which the magnetic circuit and windings are immersed in oil. transformers
Fact Sheet: May 2014 Distribution Transformers: Minimum Energy Performance Standards Certain classes of distribution transformers are regulated for energy efficiency in Australia and New Zealand. If you manufacture, import, or supply a distribution transformer that is regulated for energy efficiency, it is important to understand what your obligations are. Legislative framework for Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Distribution transformers have been regulated for energy efficiency In Australia and New Zealand through the application of MEPS since 1 October 2004. In October 2012, a single of Australian Government legislation, the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act 2012 (Act), replaced the various State and Territory laws that had previously been used to implement MEPS. The new Act sets out participation requirements as well as a range of offences for non-compliance. A key change from the previous and Territory laws is the extension of coverage to include both the offer to supply and the commercial use of regulated products. If you purchase regulated transformers overseas and import them for your own commercial use they must still comply with the law, even though the supply event occurred outside Australia. Specific requirements for transformers In Australia, regulatory requirements for distribution transformers are set the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Power Transformers) Determination 2012 (Determination). The Determination specifies what products are and are not covered, and incorporates requirements for MEPS and testing from the relevant Australian Standard by reference. What transformers are covered? The Determination covers oil immersed type and dry-type distribution transformers, both single and three phase: with ratings between 10 and 2500 KVA; with a system highest voltage of 24 kV; and that are designed for 11 or 22kV networks. This covers transformers installed both in public and privately electrical distribution systems, whether installed within on-main grid systems, or off-main grid systems such as mining sites etc. Privately owned transformers installed in commercial or industrial facilities where the voltage of the primary winding is either 11 or 22 kV are also covered. Dry-type transformer means a transformer of which the magnetic circuit and windings are not immersed in an insulating liquid. Oil-immersed type transformer means a transformer of which the magnetic circuit and windings are immersed in oil.
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