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01 October 2015 | Updated 01 January 1970

New energy efficiency labels have come into force for all new heating and hot water systems.

The move, that became effective from Saturday 26 September 2015, has been triggered by EU legislation, Regulation (EU) No 811 & 812/2013 [2] and applies to heating and hot water systems of up to 70kW and combined heating, hot water, solar thermal and temperature control systems that also have a 2,000-litre tank.

All newly installed heating and hot water systems, including combination and those sold as a package including renewable energy, will have to display an energy efficiency label rating each system from A+++ to G, where A+++ is the most energy efficient and G the least.

The hope is that businesses (and residential owners) will have a simple way of determining how energy efficient a system or product is when deciding which system to have installed. Critically, the highest A+++ energy efficiency label will only apply to systems that include renewable energy, e.g. solar thermal hot water heating.

In addition to the new regulations, the launch of a new ‘package label’ has been created among an alliance of trade bodies across Europe as part of the LabelPack A+ project. The online tool will allow heating and hot water professionals to calculate and generate the labels for combination heating and water systems. The website also contains useful information with training guides for installers; all designed to make the transition to the new energy efficiency labels as smooth as possible. There will also be guidance to help installers recommend the most appropriate solution to consumers, depending on their budget, wishes and needs.

“The requirement for all new hot water, heating systems and storage tanks to have energy efficiency labelling is a fantastic marketing opportunity for the solar thermal industry,” said Kathy McVeigh, MD, CoolSky and Board Member of the Solar Trade Association (STA). “The support that the LabelPack A+ project will give to the industry is very welcome and will provide the means for professionals to easily draw up the correct labelling for the systems they sell and install, making the adjustment to the new labelling requirements smoother for all involved.”

Picture:    Kathy McVeigh, MD, CoolSky and STA member – move is 'a fantastic marketing opportunity for the solar thermal industry'.New energy efficiency labels have come into force for all new heating and hot water systems.

The move, that became effective from Saturday 26 September 2015, has been triggered by EU legislation, Regulation (EU) No 811 & 812/2013 [2] and applies to heating and hot water systems of up to 70kW and combined heating, hot water, solar thermal and temperature control systems that also have a 2,000-litre tank.

All newly installed heating and hot water systems, including combination and those sold as a package including renewable energy, will have to display an energy efficiency label rating each system from A+++ to G, where A+++ is the most energy efficient and G the least.

The hope is that businesses (and residential owners) will have a simple way of determining how energy efficient a system or product is when deciding which system to have installed. Critically, the highest A+++ energy efficiency label will only apply to systems that include renewable energy, e.g. solar thermal hot water heating.

In addition to the new regulations, the launch of a new ‘package label’ has been created among an alliance of trade bodies across Europe as part of the LabelPack A+ project. The online tool will allow heating and hot water professionals to calculate and generate the labels for combination heating and water systems. The website also contains useful information with training guides for installers; all designed to make the transition to the new energy efficiency labels as smooth as possible. There will also be guidance to help installers recommend the most appropriate solution to consumers, depending on their budget, wishes and needs.

“The requirement for all new hot water, heating systems and storage tanks to have energy efficiency labelling is a fantastic marketing opportunity for the solar thermal industry,” said Kathy McVeigh, MD, CoolSky and Board Member of the Solar Trade Association (STA). “The support that the LabelPack A+ project will give to the industry is very welcome and will provide the means for professionals to easily draw up the correct labelling for the systems they sell and install, making the adjustment to the new labelling requirements smoother for all involved.”

Picture:    Kathy McVeigh, MD, CoolSky and STA member – move is 'a fantastic marketing opportunity for the solar thermal industry'.

Article written by Mike Gannon | Published 01 October 2015

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