The IEC 60034-2-1:2014 test standard is the established international test procedure for determining the energy efficiency of electric motors internationally, including minimum performance standards (MEPS). Change in the scope of the regulations Electric motors are currently regulated in New Zealand under the Energy Efficiency (Energy Using Products) Regulations 2002 (the regulations). Minor changes to wording and definitions in the scope of the regulations will be required to adopt the IEC test standard, and to clarify ambiguities, including the definition of families of electric motor models, and the classes of products that are covered or not covered by the amended regulations. The scope of the regulations will be updated to align with the wording used in the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Three-Phase Cage Induction Motors) Determination 2012, when the Determination is next updated. Change in the test method used to measure energy performance The current test method AS/NZS 1359.5:2004 which applies to electric motors under the regulations provides for two alternative test methods (A and B) and different MEPS levels. The international test method IEC 60034-2-1:2014, used for determining the energy consumption of three-phase cage induction motors (electric motors), will be adopted in place of AS/NZS 1359.5:2004. Adopting the IEC standard will achieve alignment with international standards and best practice. It will replace outdated test requirements, and will…