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What is the EU energy label?

The EU energy label is – together with minimum “ecodesign” requirements - a success story that has been key in boosting the energy efficiency of everyday electric appliances like lighting, heating, fridges, freezers and televisions, but also products like fuel boilers, tyres and air conditioners.

How will the EU energy labelling framework rescaling work?

The EU energy labelling framework regulation was updated and adopted three years ago (Regulation (EU) 2017/1369) and will reintroduce a simpler classification, using only the letters from A to G. The rescaling will also lead to better differentiation among products that, under the current label classification, all appear in the same top categories.

Why do EU energy labels need a simpler scaling system?

To help consumers make informed choices when they buy new energy efficient products and at the same time continue encouraging industry to develop less energy-consuming products, it became clear that the EU energy labels needed a simpler scaling system.

Do EU rules on energy labelling apply to second-hand products?

EU rules on energy labelling also apply to some ‘energy‑related products': goods or systems with an impact on energy consumption during use. The rules do not apply to second-hand products or to means of transport for persons or goods. Since March 2021, the energy label rating system uses A to G rankings only, instead of A to D ratings as before.

What are ecodesign and energy labelling regulations?

Ecodesign and Energy Labelling regulations are directly and consistently applicable in the whole EU Internal Market, for improving the environmental performance of products, such as household appliances, ICT products, industrial machinery or tyres.

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.