Definition: From 1 March 2027, ‘energy efficient water heater’ means a heat pump water heater or electric-boosted solar water heater that complies with either:
(a) the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia or
(b) the minimum small-scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia.
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Current system
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What you will need to do
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Whenyou will need to do it
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Provide a hot water to the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry.
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Immediately - required under current minimum standards
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- Any gas or electric hot water system
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Install an energy efficient water heater that meets the definition above
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When an existing system fails and cannot be repaired
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Install an efficient water heater
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Install a replacement LPG hot water system
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When an existing system fails and cannot be repaired
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Where to find energy efficiency ratings
Your plumber can give you advice on which hot water systems meet the standard, or you can check the VEU Product Register to find a system that meets the standard.