This standard specifies the energy labelling and minimum energy performance standard (MEPS) requirements for vapour compression refrigerating appliances that can be connected to mains power and which are within the scope of AS/NZS 4474.1:2007. Such refrigerating appliances that are used in the commercial sector are included within the scope.

This standard specifies Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) requirements and related attributes for self ballasted compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) with integrated means for controlling starting and stable operation that are intended for domestic and similar general lighting purposes. This Standard applies to self ballasted lamps of all voltages and wattages irrespective of the type of lamp cap. This Standard covers lamps that are supplied as individual lamps or part of a luminaire. This Standard is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 4847.1.

Minimum energy performance standards for distribution transformers covers: Single- and three-phase dry and oilimmersed transformers with a power rating between 10kVA and 2500kVA; which are designed for 11kV and 22kV networks.

MEPS covers: Mains powered; dc and ac adaptors|power-packs with a single output of up to 250 W or VA used to power or recharge separate low voltage electronic products; like laptops cellphones etc. They are often sold packaged with the product it will be used with - for examplel; a laptop computer normally comes with a power adaptor.

MEPS covers: Gas water heaters intended for use with natural gas; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and simulated natural gas (SNG) up to a nominal gas consumption of 50 MJ per hour for storage types and 250 MJ per hour for instantaneous types and which fall within the scope of AS 4552.

MEPS covers simple non-recording standalone free-to-air digital television (DTV) set-top boxes (STBs) associated with DTV broadcasts.

The minimum energy performance standards apply to new motors and motors incorporated into machines:

i) with rated output less than or equal to 0.73kW and less than 185kW;
ii) in 2- 4- 6- and 8-pole configurations; and
iii) with voltages rated up to 1100 V AC

This standard specifies the MEPS for close control air conditioners that fall in the scope of AS/NZS 4965.1.

This standard specifies the MEPS levels and compliance paths for liquid-chilling packages that fall within the scope of AS/NZS 4776.1.1.

MEPS covers desktop computers; notebooks; and small scale servers.