Since the 1970s, energy efficiency has contributed more to our economic prosperity than any other single source of energy supply. This is the power of a million small and often-invisible ECEEE makes these actions visible!
ECEEE, the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, is a membership-based non-profit association. We generate and provide evidence-based knowledge and analysis of policies, and we facilitate co-operation and networking through our Summer Studies, workshops, and social media. Welcome!
Public Consultations
Deadline 30/06/2022
About this initiative
Summary
In 2013, the EU adopted an ecodesign measure on vacuum cleaners that set minimum energy efficiency requirements. This led to substantial energy savings for consumers.
This initiative will review the measure in light of technological progress and assess whether to:
- include battery-operated and robot vacuum cleaners
- set requirements for materials and the lifetime of vacuum cleaners.
You automatically give feedback for interlinked Ecodesign-Energy labelling initiatives so duplication is avoided.
Topic
Energy
Type of act
Regulation
Eco-design for a Circular Economy: Best Practices in the Electronics Industry
Join IPC for a free webinar on March 17 to learn about eco-design best practices, interact with your peers, and get a grip on realistic and achievable eco-design action items.
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Join us for a 2022 physical event
- Next in-person Summer Study in Hyères, the South of France, 6–11 June 2022
- Oral presentations and displays
- Acceptance as peer-reviewed papers (scopus indexed) or extended abstracts
- Industrial efficiency panel reintroduced
- #eceee2022 – stay tuned!
Decarbonisation requires demand reduction
We simply won’t manage the climate urgency without ambitious and effective energy efficiency policies, programmes and investments. Electrification and decarbonisation are key to the carbon-neutral energy transition, but without energy demand reduction where possible, we simply won’t make the transition to a renewables-based energy system fast enough or be able to afford it.
The eceee Summer Studies are a cornerstone in our mission to build and support the generation and sharing of evidence-based knowledge on energy efficiency and demand reduction. In 2021, the Summer Study highlighted the fact that we are indeed facing a new reality. We are now moving into a post-Covid society with massive support programmes for recovery and climate change mitigation. This year, we focus on the people and forces that are agents of change.
Industrial efficiency panel re-introduced
The 2022 Summer Study will add a panel on industrial energy efficiency after a ten year absence, but will continue to keep covering the broad range of topics from energy consumption and behaviour, over policy & evaluation, to local energy planning, transportation, buildings, and appliance and product policy.
Environmental impact of our Summer Studies
eceee is acutely aware of the fact that an in-person event has an environmental impact in terms of travel, venue and food. However, we believe it is important to meet in person. We also believe that our event is one of the best events on energy efficiency, long enough, and held relatively seldom, and thereby justifies the travel. We are based on southern France, and this allows most participants to travel by train or other low-carbon modes of transportation.
Submit your abstract by 16 November
The 2022 Summer Study offers nine panels on a broad range of energy efficiency topics. It will cover all traditional panel topics, with the addition of industry.
Panel themes
See panels pages for in-depth descriptions.
Panel 1. Dynamics of consumption: less is more?
Panel 2. Efficiency and beyond: innovative energy demand policies
Panel 3. Policy, finance and governance
Panel 4. Monitoring and evaluation for a wise, just and inclusive transition
Panel 5. Towards sustainable and resilient
Panel 6. Energy-efficient and low-carbon mobility for all
Panel 7. Policies and programmes for better buildings
Panel 8. Innovations in products, systems and building technologies
Panel 9. Deep decarbonisation of industry
eceee will keep offering a fruitful mix of scopus-indexed, peer-reviewed papers and extended abstracts.
Stay tuned. See you at #eceee2022
The Calendar
01 Dec 2021: Energy Efficiency Hub Launch
2 Dec 2021: [Webinar] Job creation and workforce development...
02 Dec 2021: Combining efforts – Alternative Proteins and Smart...
02–04 Mar 2022: World Sustainable Energy Days 2022
02–04 Mar 2022: European Energy Efficiency Conference 2022
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AND…..
European Energy Efficiency Conference 2022
Start/Stop Date:
02–04 Mar 2022
Organiser:
OÖ Energiesparverband
Venue:
Wels, Austria
Focus Areas:
climate neutrality, energy efficiency, renewable energy, policy, industry, e-mobility, financing
Type of Event:
Conference
"Energy efficiency – full speed ahead!" is the focus of the next European Energy Efficiency Conference on 2-4 March 2022 in Wels/Austria.
The new "Fit for 55" package aims to put the EU on track towards climate neutrality. Energy accounts for 75% of GHG emissions. Speeding up the energy transition is critical!
In 2022, the European Energy Efficiency Conference presents the far-reaching transformation of policies, technologies and markets for achieving climate neutrality, and how to raise the pace of change. It shows how citizens and businesses can profit from this, how we can increase acceptance, trigger investments, and get things moving – full speed!
The event is organised by the energy agency of Upper Austria and eceee member OÖ Energiesparverband. It is held in the context of the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) – a leading annual conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality with more than 650 participants from over 60 countries each year.
What's new in 2022?
- Fit for 55
- Speeding up efficiency
- The new EU directives
- Energy Communities
- Innovation Talks
- Meet2Talk
- Career Point
Programme overview
- Energy Efficiency Policy Conference
- Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference
- Innovation Workshops
- Smart E-Mobility Conference
- Technical Site Visits
- Young Energy Efficiency Researchers Conference
- Poster Presentation
- Leading Tradeshow
Call for Papers and Speakers:
Take the opportunity to share your work, expertise, ideas and insights with the worldwide sustainable energy community! Deadline: 12 October 2021, further details: www.wsed.at/call
(EurActiv, 1 Sep 2021) Certain fluorescent and halogen light bulbs are being banned as of Wednesday (1 September) as new ecodesign and labelling rules come into force across the European Union.
The ecodesign regulation and the energy labelling regulation came into force on Wednesday, after they were adopted in 2019.
Together, they bring major changes for producers and consumers that could cut the environmental impact of keeping Europe’s lights on.
The new rules will drive changes that will save seven million tonnes of CO2 equivalent every year by 2030, adding to emissions savings of 12 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year brought in by previous regulations, according to the European Commission.
The changes include new energy efficiency requirements that will see some fluorescent and halogen lamps banned immediately and more banned in two years’ time. The move follows a ban on incandescent light bulbs that was imposed over a decade ago across the EU.
New requirements have also been introduced to determine the removability and replaceability of light sources and the durability of LEDs and OLEDs.
In addition, light bulbs will now need to use a simpler scale to display their energy efficiency. This means ditching the A+, A++ A+++ classes and moving to an A-G system within 18 months for physical retailers and 14 working days for online shops.
External link
EurActiv, 1 Sep 2021: Lights out for inefficient bulbs under new EU standards
The Calendar
07–11 Jun 2021: eceee 2021 Digital Summer Study
21–25 Jun 2021: World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED)
The Ecodesign Calendar
eceee 2021 Digital Summer Study
Start/Stop Date: 07–11 Jun 2021
Organiser:
Venue: Digital event
Focus Areas:
Type of Event: Conference
Digital event: 7–11 June 2021
Read more and submit your abstract here.
We are facing a new reality. There is an increasingly urgent climate crisis, and we simply can’t go back to business as usual after the pandemic. The restart after Covid-19 offers a golden opportunity to do things smarter, greener and fairer for all. Energy efficiency and energy sufficiency are part of the solution when we fundamentally rethink how we travel, live, meet and work.
Join us for eceee’s 2021 digital Summer Study in June to discuss these crucial issues. Abstracts submission will open this week and you’ll have to 11 February to submit.
The format, fees and exact timing of our 2021 event are yet to be determined. We know this much: we are going to have a digital event in the period 3–18 June and we know how to make it work – we did it in September with Industrial Efficiency and we will do it again.
eceee on EU 2030 and beyond
Read eceee's views on the EU 2030 Green Paper on Climate and Energy Policy.
- Detailed Summer Study programme on-line June 7th thru 11th. Look for update on results coming soon
- Registration open for the eceee 2021 Summer Study – Early birds register by 3 May
- Press release: Don't rely on direct hydrogen use to decarbonise buildings, broad coalition of stakeholders tells the EU
- First announcement. A new reality – eceee 2021 Summer Study goes digital
- eceee Industrial Efficiency proceedings, presentations and sessions online
- Public event platform for Industrial Efficiency now available.
- Event platform for registered participants to Industrial Efficiency 2020 now available.
- eceee General Assembly in Copenhagen, 20 February 2020, 13.30.
- Register for Industrial Efficiency 2020! Early bird discount until 6 March.
- Call for abstracts – Industrial Efficiency 2020. Submit your abstract by 9 December.
- Running faster towards 2030: Private investment behaviour and IEA's 3% efficiency improvement challenge. Final CHEETAH project seminar 26 November.
- eceee 2019 Summer Study proceedings available now.
- Paris workshop: Energy sufficiency – Future reality accepted or suffered: The view point of stakeholders, 16 May.
- eceee Extra General Assembly, Paris, 24 April.
- Expanding markets through obligations. Seminar with GEO PLC in Paris 25 April.
- Press release: eceee welcomes new board members.
The Calendar
11 May 2021: Multiple benefits of energy efficiency Virtual...
12 May 2021: Bringing energy sufficiency from local projects...
25–26 May 2021: 2021 Energy Efficiency Finance Forum Virtual
26–28 May 2021: The Surfaces, Coatings and Interfaces - SurfCoat...
07–11 Jun 2021: eceee 2021 Digital Summer Study
21–25 Jun 2021: World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED)
The Ecodesign Calendar
eceee 2021 Digital Summer Study
Start/Stop Date:
07–11 Jun 2021
Organiser:
Venue:
Digital event
Focus Areas:
Type of Event:
Conference
Digital event: 7–11 June 2021
Read more and submit your abstract here.
We are facing a new reality. There is an increasingly urgent climate crisis, and we simply can’t go back to business as usual after the pandemic. The restart after Covid-19 offers a golden opportunity to do things smarter, greener and fairer for all. Energy efficiency and energy sufficiency are part of the solution when we fundamentally rethink how we travel, live, meet and work.
Join us for eceee’s 2021 digital Summer Study in June to discuss these crucial issues. Abstracts submission will open this week and you’ll have to 11 February to submit.
The format, fees and exact timing of our 2021 event are yet to be determined. We know this much: we are going to have a digital event in the period 3–18 June and we know how to make it work – we did it in September with Industrial Efficiency and we will do it again.
Energy efficiency in the new reality – submit your abstract by 15 February noon (sharp)
Abstracts submission deadline is 15 February noon, sharp. We offer nine panels on a broad range of energy efficiency topics.
Panel 1. Energy consumption and wellbeing
Panel 2. Policy innovations to ensure, scale and sustain action
Panel 3. Policy, finance and governance
Panel 4. Monitoring and evaluation for a wise, just and inclusive transition
Panel 5. A smart new start for sustainable communities
Panel 6. Transport and mobility
Panel 7. Policies for a green recovery in the buildings sector
Panel 8. Buildings: technologies and systems beyond energy efficiency
Panel 9. Products, appliances, ICT
Abstracts for peer-reviewed papers or extended abstracts?
Submitted abstracts are accepted for either of two formats.
- Peer-reviewed papers. If accepted you must submit a paper that will undergo an academic (single-blind) peer-review process. Peer-reviewed papers that make it through the review are published in our Scopus-indexed proceedings.
- Extended abstracts. Accepted abstracts can be updated and expanded to 4,000 characters. These are thus a short desription of your contribution that undergo no further peer-review (although panels will review your presentation).
The format for presentation is exactly the same regardless of the final contribution: a short oral presentation followed by a discussion. In 2021, there will be no displays. More information on rules, timeline etc available here.
Will we ever meet in person again?
We miss the physical event, but we strongly believe that it was the right decision to go digital in 2021. That said, we also believe in meeting face to face. After all, the human interaction of our events is unparalleled and we are already planning for a face-to-face event, possibly as early as 2022.
As we are planning, we are committed to creating a physical event that fits into your carbon-constrained travel and event budget of the future. We pledge to make our Summer Study one of the must-attend events and we will use the 2021 digital event as an opportunity to explore how.
We understand that the theme of this year’s event is not just words. We are indeed facing A new reality.
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Springer's Energy Efficiency Journal
Free access for eceee members to the online version of the journal.
eceee on EU 2030 and beyond
Read eceee's views on the EU 2030 Green Paper on Climate and Energy Policy.
See attached
Make sure to mark all the important dates below in your calendar so that you do not miss any deadline. Please note that the schedule is extremely tight this year, and that we need to be very strict with the deadlines as we won't be able to handle delays.
eceee cannot guarantee the acceptance of late papers.
11 February: Deadline abstract submission.
8 March: Notifications to authors are sent whether abstract was accepted or not.
29 March: Deadline first draft of paper.
26 April: Authors will receive reviewer comments.
1 May: Deadline for authors/presenters to register for the Summer Study.
10 May: Deadline for papers with major changes (based on review comments).
24 May: Deadline submission of final papers and draft presentation for extended abstracts, and for authors and presenters to update their abstract (title, keywords …) in the online submission system.
3–18 June: Digital Summer Study, exact dates to be announced.
USB-C Makes Compelling Case as EU Moves Toward Single Charging Standard
The European Parliament recently voted to recommend a single, universal charger for all mobile phones and portable devices sold in Europe. USB-C could become that single-cable standard.
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A new EU Regulation on external power supplies aimed at making a range of household appliances more energy efficient - from laptops to electric toothbrushes – enters into force as of 1 April 2020 within the context of EU ecodesign measures. As a result, European consumers will be able to save on their household bills, help reach significant EU-wide energy savings and reduce emissions.
The new rules will make the external power supplies more efficient, aligning them to the highest standards worldwide. It is expected that electricity savings across the EU of over 4 TWh/year will be generated by 2030, enough to power the whole of Latvia for a month. This will result in avoiding greenhouse gas emission of more than 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year by the end of the decade.
External power supplies are power adaptors used to convert electricity from household power mains into lower voltages, and are very common in European households, with an average of ten per household and more than 2 billion in total in the EU. They are used to power products such as consumer electronics (smartphones, loudspeakers, sound systems, some televisions), ICT products (modems, routers, laptops, tablets, electronic displays), small kitchen appliances (blenders, juicers), and personal convenience products (shavers, electric toothbrushes).
The ecodesign regulation for external power supplies is part of a comprehensive package adopted by the European Commission last year. The package, consisting of 10 ecodesign and 6 energy labelling regulations, is expected to deliver a total of 167 TWh of final energy savings per year by 2030. This is equivalent to the annual energy consumption of Denmark. These savings correspond to a reduction of over 46 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
For more information: Energy label and ecodesign
Ecodesign requirements — external power supplies
SUMMARY OF:
Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 — laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE REGULATION?
It establishes ecodesign* requirements for the placing on the market or putting into service of external power supplies*.
KEY POINTS
- The regulation does not apply to:
- voltage converters;
- uniterruptible power supplies;
- battery chargers without power supply function;
- lighting converters;
- external power supplies for medical devices;
- active power over Ethernet injectors;
- docking stations for autonomous appliances;
- external power supplies placed on the market before 1 April 2025 solely as a service part or spare part for replacing an identical external power supply placed on the market before 1 April 2020.
- The ecodesign requirements are set out Annex II.
- The regulation sets out the conformity assessment procedure and in Annex II, point 3, the measurement method and calculations that must be used.
- National authorities must apply the verification procedures laid down in Annex III when carrying out market surveillance checks.
- Annex IV sets out indicative benchmarks for the best-performing products and technologies available on the market.
- The European Commission must review this regulation in the light of technological progress and present its results, including, if appropriate, a draft revision proposal, by 14 November 2022.
FROM WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?
It applies from 1 April 2020 and repeals Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 on that date.
BACKGROUND
Directive 2009/125/EC establishes a framework to set ecodesign requirements for energy-related products. The Commission must set these for products which are widely sold and traded in the EU and have a significant environmental impact.
For more information see:
- External power supplies — Ecodesign requirements (European Commission)
- The new ecodesign measures explained (European Commission)
- About the energy label and ecodesign — Energy savings (European Commission).
KEY TERMS
Ecodesign: Policy to improve, through better design, products’ environmental performance throughout their life cycle, especially their energy efficiency.
External power supplies: a device meeting each of these criteria:
- designed to convert alternating current (AC) power input from the mains power source input into one or more lower voltage direct current (DC) or AC outputs;
- used with one or more separate devices that constitute the primary load;
- contained in a physical enclosure separate from the device or devices that constitute the primary load;
- connected to the device or devices that constitute the primary load with removable or hard-wired male/female electrical connections, cables, cords or other wirings;
- nameplate output power not exceeding 250 watts; and
- used with electrical and electronic household and office equipment included in Annex I.
MAIN DOCUMENT
Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 of 1 October 2019 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 278/2009 (OJ L 272, 25.10.2019, pp. 95-106)
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, pp. 10-35)
Successive amendments to Directive 2009/125/EC have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
last update 29.01.2020
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eceee updates
- Call for abstracts – Industrial Efficiency 2020. Submit your abstract by 9 December
- Running faster towards 2030: Private investment behaviour and IEA's 3% efficiency improvement challenge. Final CHEETAH project seminar 26 November
- First announcement – Industrial Efficiency 2020 in Gothenburg, Sweden
- eceee 2019 Summer Study proceedings available now
- Paris workshop: Energy sufficiency – Future reality accepted or suffered: The view point of stakeholders, 16 May
- eceee Extra General Assembly, Paris, 24 April.
- Expanding markets through obligations. Seminar with GEO PLC in Paris 25 April.
- Press release: eceee welcomes new board members
Welding equipment
Last updated: 21 October 2019
The European Commission has broken out the section on Welding Equipment from Machine Tools (Lot 5). In January 2019 EU approved a proposal of regulation for ecodesign requirements, taking effect on January 1, 2021. A new review of the regulation will take place five years after adoption of the regulation.
The ecodesign requirements include:
- On January 1, 2021, requirements will be introduced for product information as well as availability of spare parts, maintenance and repair information. Furthermore, a list of critical raw materials in the welding equipment shall be displayed. The EU has produced a list of 27 materials that were considered to be extra critical such as cobalt, molybdenum, niobium and tungsten.
- On January 1, 2023, energy efficiency requirements are introduced for welding equipment and idle consumption
White House to relax energy efficiency rules for light bulbs
(New York Times, 5 Sep 2019) The Trump administration plans to significantly weaken federal rules that would have forced Americans to use much more energy-efficient light bulbs, a move that could contribute to greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
The proposed changes would eliminate requirements that effectively meant that most light bulbs sold in the United States — not only the familiar, pear-shaped ones, but several other styles as well — must be either LEDs or fluorescent to meet new efficiency standards.
The rules being weakened, which dated from 2007 and the administration of President George W. Bush and slated to start in the new year, would have all but ended the era of the incandescent bulb invented more than a century ago. Eliminating inefficient bulbs nationwide would save electricity equivalent to the output of at least 25 large power plants, enough to power all homes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to an estimate by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The Trump administration said the changes would benefit consumers by keeping prices low and eliminating government regulation.
“The Energy Department flat out got it wrong today,” said Jason Hartke, president of the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit coalition of business and environmental groups. Calling the move an “unforced error,” he said, “Wasting energy with inefficient light bulbs isn’t just costly for homes and businesses, it’s terrible for our climate.”
The actions are the latest by the Trump administration to weaken a broad array of rules designed to fight climate change. Last week it announced a far-reaching plan to cut back on the regulation of emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Earlier this year it proposed freezing antipollution and fuel-efficiency standards for cars, and tried to replace the Clean Power Plan, a signature emissions-reduction measure of the Obama administration.
External link
New York Times, 5 Sep 2019: White House to relax energy efficiency rules for light bulbs
Commission refers Belgium to court for failing to comply with EU electricity and gas rules
The European Commission has decided to refer Belgium to the Court of Justice of the EU for failure to ensure the correct implementation of EU electricity and gas market rules, including not correctly transposing certain rules on the powers of the national regulator.
Commission refers Italy to court for failure to transpose EU rules on protection against radiation
The European Commission has decided to refer Italy to the Court of Justice of the EU due to its failure to transpose the revised basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.
July infringements package
In its July package of infringement decisions, the European Commission moves against Member States for not respecting EU energy rules.
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Upcoming events
European high-level conference on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) More
Date 05/09/2019 - 05/09/2019
Venue Oslo, Norway
The 11th Citizens Energy Forum More
Date 12/09/2019 - 13/09/2019
Venue Dublin, Ireland
33rd Madrid Forum More
Date 23/10/2019 - 24/10/2019
Venue Madrid, Spain
Latest studies, publications and consultations
Publication: Mainstreaming renewable energy sources
Publication: Clean energy for all Europeans
Video highlights
Supporting a clean and fair energy transition - Platform for Coal Regions in Transition
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič
Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Clean energy for all Europeans
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Energy Union: Commission calls on EU countries to step up ambition
The Commission has published its assessment of Member States' draft plans to implement the EU's Energy Union objectives, particularly the agreed 2030 energy and climate targets. A collective step up of ambition is required to reach the EU's commitments under the Paris agreement.
Energy security: The synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity networks - European solidarity in action
A new political roadmap that implements the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity networks with the continental European network via Poland has been signed, with an agreed target date of 2025 for full synchronisation.
Driving energy efficiency in the European building stock
The Commission has published a series of new recommendations on how EU countries should implement the revised building modernisation aspects of the Energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD) to national law.
Other news
Experts deliver recommendations on electricity interconnections
New energy market reports covering the first quarter of 2019
Launch of the BatteRIes Europe Platform
Commissioners Arias Cañete and Vella attend G20 Energy and Environment Ministerial
Successful completion of the energy defence consultation forum's 2nd phase
Making the energy transition happen locally: 12th SET Plan conference
Upcoming events
High-level event on cybersecurity in the energy sector
Date
09/07/2019 - 09/07/2019
Venue
Brussels, Belgium
European high-level conference on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Date
05/09/2019 - 05/09/2019
Venue
Oslo, Norway
The 11th Citizens Energy Forum
Date
12/09/2019 - 13/09/2019
Venue
Dublin, Ireland
Video highlights
Clean energy for all Europeans - energy efficiency
Clean energy for all Europeans - renewable energy
Clean energy for all Europeans - consumers
Latest studies, publications and consultations
Study: Impact assessment "Measures resulting from the mid-term evaluation of the Oil Stocks Directive 2009/119"
Study: Assessing the independence and effectiveness of national regulatory authorities in the field of energy
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič
Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy union
Clean energy for all Europeans
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Clean energy for all Europeans package completed
Four files on electricity market design have formally been adopted, which concludes the Clean energy for all European package. This represents a major step towards completing the Energy Union and delivering on the priorities of the Juncker Commission.
CO2 emissions decreases in the EU - 2018 estimate
Eurostat estimates that in 2018 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion significantly decreased by 2.5% in the European Union (EU), compared with 2017. The highest decreases were recorded in Portugal, Bulgaria and Ireland.
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) likely to be as lively as ever
The annual EUSEW takes place in Brussels between 17-21 June. This year’s events promise to be even bigger than in recent years following the theme ‘Shaping Europe’s energy future’, with around 3,000 stakeholders and speakers gathering in Brussels to attend over 90 sessions.
Other news
12th SET Plan Conference - making the energy transition happen locally
Vice-President Šefčovič joins U.S. President Trump in opening an LNG export terminal
Energy Charter Treaty: negotiations on investment provisions
Implementation guidance on revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
First battery gigafactory in Northern Sweden gets EU support
Upcoming events
32nd Madrid Forum
5th European Nuclear Safety Conference
The 12th SET Plan conference 2019
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2019
Webinar: Experiences in bridging the gap between Investors and Project Developers
Calls for tender and consultations
- Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in smart grids
Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in cross-border carbon dioxide transport infrastructure
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič
Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy union
Clean energy for all Europeans
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Catalogue number: MJ-AF-19-006-EN-N
Clean energy for all Europeans: Commission welcomes European Parliament's adoption of new electricity market design proposals
The adoption of the market design rules by the European Parliament marks the finalisation of negotiations on the Clean Energy for All Europeans package.
EU awards €323 million grant to Baltic synchronisation project
In the margins of the PCI Energy days on 19 March 2019 in Brussels, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant was signed to support the first phase of investments necessary for the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system.
Clearer, simpler energy labels to help consumers save money and contribute to the Energy Union’s objectives
To make energy labels more understandable for consumers and help them make better informed purchasing choices, the Commission adopted new energy efficiency labels covering dishwashers, washing machines and washer-driers, refrigerators, lamps, electronic displays including televisions, and refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function.
€750 million in EU funding available for clean energy infrastructure
The Commission is releasing €750 million of funding for key European energy infrastructure projects with major cross-border benefits.
17 - 21 June 2019
EU Sustainable Energy Week – save the date!
Interested in developments in energy policy? Europe’s biggest energy community will gather in Brussels between 17 and 21 June 2019 to discuss the future of energy. Make sure not to miss the registrations for the Policy Conference (18-20) and Networking Village – sign up to stay up-to-date or follow on Twitter @euenergyweek!
Other news
Joint understanding on the application of the third energy package towards Iceland
New prize to reward islands for local renewable energy production
New sustainability criteria for biofuels in transport sector
The new call for energy efficiency is open!
Commission refers Spain to Court for heat and hot water metering in multi-apartment buildings
Energy for heating and cooling from renewable sources
Upcoming events
4 April 2019
Webinar: Participatory Financing for Sustainable Energy
12 April 2019
Central Asian Sustainable Energy Conference
25 April 2019
EU Refining Forum
29 - 30 April 2019
14th European Nuclear Energy Forum
2 May 2019
1st EU-US Energy Council B2B energy forum
Find out more about upcoming events here
Latest studies, publications and consultations
Consultation on the role of the euro in the field of energy
Consultation on the list of candidate Projects of Common Interest in smart grids
Study: The future electricity intraday market design
See all studies published by DG Energy here
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Draft National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) all submitted
All the draft national energy and climate plans have now been submitted, outlining how Member States intend to achieve the new 2030 targets.
Commission welcomes provisional political agreement to ensure that pipelines with third countries comply with EU gas rules
New rules for improving the functioning of the EU gas market and strengthening solidarity between Member States have been provisionally agreed by negotiators from the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission.
Clean mobility: Putting an end to polluting trucks. Commission welcomes first-ever EU standards to reduce pollution from trucks
The European Parliament and the Council reached provisional agreement on a Regulation setting, for the first time in the EU, strict CO2 emission standards for trucks.
Towards a climate-neutral Europe: EU invests over €10bn in innovative clean technologies
The Commission today announces an investment programme worth over €10 billion for low-carbon technologies in several sectors to boost their global competitiveness.
26 European islands launch clean energy transition
European Commission initiative kick-starts energy transition process with islands to support them in becoming more self-sufficient, prosperous and sustainable.
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Europe leads the global clean energy transition, latest Eurostat data confirms
More European funds available to support energy efficiency in residential buildings
Energy consumption in the EU increased by 1% in 2017, Eurostat figures confirm
State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into British Capacity Market scheme
State aid: Commission approves support for four floating demonstration offshore wind farms in France
Upcoming events
11 - 13 March 2019
EU-India conference on Advanced Biofuels
18 March 2019
High-level meeting on renewable energy: Clean Energy Industrial Forum
19 - 20 March 2019
PCI Energy Days
4 April 2019
Webinar: Participatory Financing for Sustainable Energy
12 April 2019
Central Asian Sustainable Energy Conference
29 - 30 April 2019
14th European Nuclear Energy Forum
17 - 18 June 2019
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum
17 - 21 June 2019
A more connected Energy Union – local events and networking at the EU Sustainable Energy Week! #EUSEW19
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Latest studies, publications and consultations
Consultation on the role of the euro in the field of energy
Consultation on the list of candidate gas PCIs
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Video Highlights
EU Energy Day on sectoral integration and the clean energy transition
The 7th EU Energy Day took place in Abu Dhabi on 14 January, as part of the EU side events programme at the World Future Energy Summit 2019.
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Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
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Energy Union: EU invests a further €800 million in priority energy infrastructure
EU Member States voted on a Commission proposal to invest almost €800 million in key European energy infrastructure projects with major cross-border benefits
Commission refers Czechia and Slovenia to Court for failure to ensure proper display of energy performance certificates for buildings
The European Commission decided to refer Czechia and Slovenia to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
The Commission recognises the U.S. Soya bean - scheme as compatible with EU sustainability standards
The Commission has concluded that U.S. soya beans meet the technical requirements to be used in biofuels in the EU, and has formally recognised the scheme until 1 July 2021.
EU Sustainable Energy Week – extended deadlines to apply!
Submit your session proposal for the Policy Conference (call extended until 11/02), compete for the EUSEW Awards (call extended until 11/02), sign up for the Networking Village (until 25/03), or register your local Energy Days.
Video announcements
Arias Cañete takes responsibility for Energy Union while Šefčovič takes electoral leave
Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič is taking electoral leave from February 1 until at least March 17 – and Miguel Arias Cañete will take on his responsibilities in that period (from minute 4).
Other news
Can you afford to heat your home?
Have your say! Consultation on the list of electricity PCIs
Upcoming events
5 February 2019
Second Roundtable on Finance for Energy Efficiency in Italy, 5 February 2019, Rome (Italy)
5 February 2019
4th EU-Norway Energy Conference
14 February 2019
The international role of the euro in the field of energy
19 - 20 February 2019
Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy efficiency finance market place
20 February 2019
Eastern Partnership Conference
19 - 20 March 2019
PCI Energy Days
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Latest studies and publications
01/02/2019
New gas and electricity market reports covering the third quarter of 2018
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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The Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 – A Clean Planet for all.
Council and Parliament adopt new rules on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Governance
The EU has now adopted four of the eight legislative acts which make up the Clean Energy for All Europeans package, published by the European Commission on 30 November 2016.
Political agreement on EU risk preparedness proposal
Negotiators were able to reach political agreement on a new EU regulation on risk preparedness in the electricity sector this month – the 5th dossier in the Clean Energy for All Europeans package to be concluded.
UN climate conference in Katowice: EU aims for adoption of rules for implementing Paris Agreement
The 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change– ‘COP24’ – is taking place from 3-14 December in Katowice, Poland, presided over by the Polish government.
Other news
Commission presents ways to further strengthen the euro's global role
The European Union and Algeria strengthen their energy partnership
Press statement on the third EU-Iran High-Level Seminar on International Nuclear Co-operation
Call for applications for candidate Projects of Common Interest in gas
Energy efficiency: Commission calls on 7 Member States to correctly transpose EU rules
Safer, more affordable energy supply in Greece thanks to Cohesion Policy
Selection of a temporary staff for Directorate-General for Energy
Upcoming events
11 December 2018
EU Energy Day at COP24
The 6th EU Energy Day will take place in Katowice, as part of the EU side events programme at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP24
13 December 2018
Webinar: Financing Energy Efficiency in the Industry Sector
This webinar, organised in partnership with the UN Environment Finance Initiative, will discuss in particular the financing of investment into energy efficiency in the Industry sector.
18 December 2018
EU - Ukraine renewable energy investment forum
The forum aims to share the EU and worldwide experience in developing the market for renewable energy and identify best ways for the boosting the market for Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in Ukraine.
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Latest studies and publications
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Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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State of the Union 2018
On September 12, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his annual State of the European Union speech to the European Parliament in which he referred to climate and energy policy, calling the new EU targets for 2030 as “both scientifically accurate and political indispensable”.
Michael R. Bloomberg partners with Commissioner Arias Cañete to support European transition from coal power
Bloomberg and Arias Cañete announce a new partnership to step up Europe’s clean energy ambitions.
Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European system
Commission President Juncker together with the Heads of State and Government of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland signed a Political Roadmap for the synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European system.
EU energy statistics – latest data now available
Did you know that renewables are currently the leading source of electricity generation in the EU? And that in the years 1995-2016, the amount of solar and wind energy capacity increased 100 times?
Other news
Commissioner Arias Cañete at Global Wind Summit in Hamburg
State aid: Commission approves €3.5 billion support to three offshore windfarms in Belgium
State aid: Commission approves support to two highly efficient cogeneration plants in Germany
Upcoming events
5 November 2018
2nd Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum
Registration is now open! The forum aims at taking stock of the Initiative's first year, and at presenting the offer of support for islands within the Secretariat's framework.
5 November 2018
Central European Day of Energy (CEDE) 2018
This year’s high level conference will focus on cross-border energy within Central Europe, bringing together around 100 stakeholders. For social media follow: #CEDEnergy
5 October 2018
Horizon 2020 Energy info day
The Horizon 2020 Energy info day will present the upcoming funding opportunities offered by the EU's Horizon 2020 Programme to projects focusing on smart energy systems and smart cities and communities concepts. Live streaming available!
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Public consultations
17 July 2018 - 9 October 2018
Public consultation on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction
19 September 2018 - 21 December 2018
Public consultation on the evaluation of the offshore safety directive
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Public consultation on the strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction. All interested citizens and stakeholders can send their contributions by 9 October 2018.
Commission welcomes Parliament committee votes on Clean Energy Package
The recent political agreements on new legislation for Renewables, Energy Efficiency and Governance were strongly endorsed in a joint meeting of the EP ITRE and ENVI Committees this month – thereby moving a further step closer towards fulfilling the Energy Union.
Second energy interconnection summit: Lisbon declaration is signed
In Lisbon on Friday 27th July, at the Second Energy Interconnections summit, the Lisbon Declaration was signed.
EU and China step up cooperation on climate change and clean energy
The EU and China reaffirmed their commitment this month to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement and intensify their cooperation on climate change and clean energy.
Other news
EU coal regions: opportunities and challenges ahead
Completing the Energy Union: EU invests €48 million in priority energy infrastructure
Comprehensive risk and safety assessments of the Belarus nuclear power plant completed
8th EU-US Energy Council in Brussels
Video highlights
The EU’s vision for a modern, clean and competitive economy - Stakeholder event
This stakeholder event provided an opportunity for discussion on a long-term EU strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a modern, competitive, clean economy. Watch the webstreamed sessions
Alternatively, read the opening speech or the closing speech of Commissioner Arias Cañete, and the presentations of other speakers at the July 10-11 event.
130th Plenary session of the Committee of the Regions - discussion on Energy and Climate policy, with the participation of Miguel Arias Cañete
EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE addresses the Committee of the Regions plenary debate on Climate change.
Watch video [NB Commissioner's intervention starts at 15:00]
Upcoming events
20 - 21 September 2018
10th Citizens' Energy Forum
17 - 18 October 2018
Madrid Forum
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Public consultations
17 July - 9 October 2018
Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reductions
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Commission to host high-level stakeholder event on EU vision for a modern, clean and competitive economy
On 10-11 July, the European Commission will organize a high-level stakeholder consultation event on the EU’s long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a modern, clean and competitive economy.
The Energy Union gets simplified, robust and transparent governance: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement
An ambitious political agreement on the governance of the Energy Union was reached on 20 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.
Energy efficiency first: Commission welcomes agreement on energy efficiency
A political agreement on new rules for improving energy efficiency in Europe was reached on 19 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council.
Europe leads the global clean energy transition: Commission welcomes ambitious agreement on further renewable energy development in the EU
An ambitious political agreement on increasing renewable energy use in Europe was reached on 14 June 2018 between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.
New Energy Performance in Buildings Directive comes into force on 9 July 2018
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2018/844 has been published in the EU Official Journal (L156) and entered into force as of 9 July 2018.
G20 Energy ministers meeting in Argentina to discuss clean energy transition
The G20 Energy Ministers met in Bariloche, Argentina on 15 June 2018 to discuss public policies to help promote the transition towards more flexible, more transparent and cleaner energy systems.
European solidarity on Energy: Synchronisation of the Baltic States' electricity network with the European system strengthens security of supply
The President of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker together with the Heads of State or Government of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland on 28 June 2018 agreed on the Political Roadmap for synchronising the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European network by the target date of 2025.
Other news
Successful EU Sustainable Energy Week focused on clean energy transition
More growth and jobs: €500 million in EU funding available for clean energy infrastructure
Continued budgetary support for nuclear safety and decommissioning proposed by the Commission
Greener and more secure electricity in Madeira thanks to EU funds
The construction phase of the Balticconnector pipeline started
New energy market reports covering the first quarter of 2018
Comprehensive risk and safety assessments of the Belarus nuclear power plant completed
Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of Uniper by Fortum
Video highlights
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the EU for Talanoa Conference
Watch extracts from the opening panel of Talanoa dialogue for climate ambition.
Signature of the Political Roadmap on the synchronisation of the Baltic States’ electricity networks
Watch the President of the Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, Vice-President of the EC Maroš Šefčovič and Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete signing the Political Roadmap on the synchronisation of the Baltic States’ electricity networks with the Continental European Network via Poland.
Upcoming events
10 - 11 July 2018
The EU’s vision for a modern, clean economy - Stakeholder event
20 - 21 September 2018
10th Citizens' Energy Forum
17 - 18 October 2018
Madrid Forum
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Public consultations
16 April - 10 July 2018
Public consultation on potential measures for regulating the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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The annual EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place between 4-8 June 2018.
Preparing the EU’s vision for a modern, clean economy
In his EUSEW keynote speech Commissioner Arias Cañete confirmed that the Commission will be launching a public consultation in the next few weeks in order to prepare the Commission Long-Term Strategy document, which will include a major stakeholder conference on 10th and 11th July.
2018 EU Sustainable Energy Week's focus is on clean energy transition
The annual EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) takes place between 4-8 June 2018.
EU Budget: Commission proposes to increase funding to support the environment and climate action
For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase funding by almost 60% for LIFE, the EU programme for the environment and climate action.
Commission welcomes Council adoption of new Energy Performance in Buildings Directive
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings directive (EPBD) has been approved by the Council of Ministers of the EU on 14 May.
Commission proposes improved tyre labelling rules
Proposals for updating and improving the EU regulation for the labelling of tyres have been published by the European Commission on 17 May 2018 within the broader package of measures on Low Carbon Mobility.
Expanding clean energy is a global top priority: European Commission at Mission Innovation and Clean Energy Ministerial
On 23 and 24 May, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and the Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete and Carlos Moedas attended two Ministerial meetings focussing on the clean energy transition globally.
EU invests in natural gas interconnections
On the sidelines of the Energy Infrastructure Forum taking place on 24-25 May in Copenhagen, Climate Action and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete witnessed the signing of two agreements for two major infrastructure projects.
Other news
Vice-President Šefčovič in Czech Republic for second Energy Union Tour
European Commission supports energy efficiency projects
Stakeholder panel on Governance of the Energy Union at Green Week 2018
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete discusses clean energy transition at Energy Infrastructure Forum
European Commission and EIB further clarify statistical treatment of Energy Performance Contracts
Video highlights
Clean Energy Ministerial documentary - The power of partnerships in a changing world
Watch the Clean Energy Ministerial documentary that includes exclusive interviews with Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete.
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at the Press conference on the third 'Europe on the Move' package for a safe, connected and clean mobility
Watch extracts from the press conference by Maroš Šefčovič, Vice-President of the EC and Commissioners Miguel Arias Cañete and Violeta Bulc.
Upcoming events
4 - 8 June 2018
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018
4 - 5 June 2018
13th European Nuclear Energy Forum
13 June 2018
EU for Talanoa (Talanoa dialogue for climate ambition)
27 - 28 June 2018
General Assembly of the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC)
28 June 2018
Financing energy efficiency in Bulgaria and other countries from Central and South-Eastern Europe
10 - 11 July 2018
The EU’s vision for a modern, clean economy - Stakeholder event
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Public consultations
16 April - 10 July 2018
Public consultation on potential measures for regulating the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Commission welcomes final EP vote on energy performance of buildings
New rules will make buildings smarter and more energy efficient, saving money and creating jobs in the renovation and construction sector.
Questions & Answers on Energy Performance in Buildings Directive
The overall benefits, intention of the revision, added value and other aspects of the EPBD explained.
Europe’s investment in the ITER fusion project: mastering the power of the sun and the stars
Europe is being the host of large-scale scientific experiment that aims to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion as an energy source.
New era in EU-Egypt energy cooperation
First ever EU-Egypt Sustainable Energy Forum takes place after Memorandum of Understanding is signed.
EU invests in Baltic synchronisation project
Illustrating Europe’s strong commitment to synchronising the Baltic States' electricity grid with the continental European System by 2025, the EU will support the project with € 125,000.
Other news
The Clean Energy Package and the Southern Mediterranean
EU energy ministers meet in Sofia, Bulgaria
Vice-President Šefčovič in Slovenia for second Energy Union Tour
Speech by Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the 4th EU Energy Summit
Vice-President Šefčovič in Germany for second Energy Union Tour
Video highlights
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at EU-Egypt Energy Dialogue
Watch the video from bilateral meeting with Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, President of Egypt.
Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
Watch the keynote speech by Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič.
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at Informal meeting of Energy Ministers, Sofia
Watch extracts from the joint press conference by Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and Bulgarian Minister for Energy Temenuzhka Petkova.
Upcoming events
21 - 25 May 2018
EU Green Week 2018
22 - 24 May 2018
Ninth Clean Energy Ministerial and Third Mission Innovation Ministerial
24 - 25 May 2018
Energy Infrastructure Forum 2018
30 - 31 May 2018
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence
31 May 2018
Financing energy efficiency in Greece and Cyprus
4 - 8 June 2018
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018
4 - 5 June 2018
13th European Nuclear Energy Forum
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Public consultations
13 February - 7 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions, computers and lamps
2 March - 24 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption
12 March - 4 June 2018
Evaluation of the EU framework for taxation of energy products and electricity
16 April - 10 July 2018
Public consultation on potential measures for regulating the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Renewable energy: EU has cost-effective potential to use more renewables
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that EU countries could increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix to 34% by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact.
10 years of the Covenant of Mayors: Local and regional leadership for clean energy and climate action
Mayors from across Europe met in Brussels to discuss the fight against climate change at a local level.
EU Industry Day – 600 participants, one credo: "modernise our industry"
The event was a chance to debate the future of European industry, including the role of innovation in the clean energy transition.
Foreign Affairs Council calls for global ambition on climate change, steps up EU climate diplomacy
EU foreign affairs ministers called for renewed global momentum in tackling climate change and restated the EU's commitment to leading the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Other news
Vice-President Šefčovič in Azerbaijan to attend the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council
Roundtable underlines the role of energy storage in the clean energy transition
Vice-President Šefčovič in Austria for second Energy Union Tour
Video highlights
The EU Battery Alliance: Powering the EU
Find out more about this new initiative to develop and produce the next generation of batteries in Europe.
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018
Watch highlights from the celebration of what the Covenant of Mayors has achieved since it was founded in 2008.
Upcoming events
6 - 9 March 2018
EU events at India Smart Grid Week 2018
20 - 21 March 2018
Addressing Societal Challenges through Advancing the Medical, Industrial and Research Applications of Nuclear and Radiation Technology
10 - 11 April 2018
The role of low carbon fuels in decarbonising transport: the emerging consensus from international initiatives
30 - 31 May 2018
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence
4 - 8 June 2018
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018
Find out more about upcoming events here
Public consultations
13 February - 7 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions, computers and lamps
2 March - 24 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of cohesion
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of investment in research, innovation, SMEs, and the Single Market
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of security
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Renewable energy: EU has cost-effective potential to use more renewables
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that EU countries could increase the share of renewable energy in their energy mix to 34% by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact.
10 years of the Covenant of Mayors: Local and regional leadership for clean energy and climate action
Mayors from across Europe met in Brussels to discuss the fight against climate change at a local level.
EU Industry Day – 600 participants, one credo: "modernise our industry"
The event was a chance to debate the future of European industry, including the role of innovation in the clean energy transition.
Foreign Affairs Council calls for global ambition on climate change, steps up EU climate diplomacy
EU foreign affairs ministers called for renewed global momentum in tackling climate change and restated the EU's commitment to leading the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Other news
Vice-President Šefčovič in Azerbaijan to attend the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council
Roundtable underlines the role of energy storage in the clean energy transition
Vice-President Šefčovič in Austria for second Energy Union Tour
Video highlights
The EU Battery Alliance: Powering the EU
Find out more about this new initiative to develop and produce the next generation of batteries in Europe.
Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete at the Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2018
Watch highlights from the celebration of what the Covenant of Mayors has achieved since it was founded in 2008.
Upcoming events
6 - 9 March 2018
EU events at India Smart Grid Week 2018
20 - 21 March 2018
Addressing Societal Challenges through Advancing the Medical, Industrial and Research Applications of Nuclear and Radiation Technology
10 - 11 April 2018
The role of low carbon fuels in decarbonising transport: the emerging consensus from international initiatives
30 - 31 May 2018
Meeting of the European Electricity Regulatory Forum, Florence
4 - 8 June 2018
EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2018
Find out more about upcoming events here
Public consultations
13 February - 7 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign and energy labelling on refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, televisions, computers and lamps
2 March - 24 May 2018
Public consultation on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of cohesion
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of investment in research, innovation, SMEs, and the Single Market
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of security
10 January - 8 March 2018
Public consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Smart finance for smart buildings: Investing in energy efficiency in buildings
The board of the European Investment Bank has approved the creation of the new Smart Finance for Smart Buildings initiative which aims to make investments in energy efficiency projects in residential buildings more attractive to private investors.
Share of renewables in energy consumption in the EU reached 17% in 2016
The EU has doubled the share of renewable energy in gross final soncumption compared to 2004 and eleven Member States have already achieved their 2020 targets.
Have your say on how the EU budget should be spent: launch of the public consultation on the post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework
Give your views on the EU's long-term budget: six public consultations are now open (until 8 March), four of which concern energy.
Renewables Grid Initiative: Good Practice of the Year Award
You can apply for the Good Practice of the Year Award until 16 February.
EUROSTAT: Energy consumption in 2016
Consumption in the EU above the energy efficiency target - 4% gap for primary energy consumption and 2% gap for final energy consumption targets.
Launch of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV)
Smart Specialisation: Sixty European regions get ready to develop joint energy projects
More growth and jobs: EU invests €873 million in clean energy infrastructure
Commission refers Romania to Court for failing to fully comply with the Oil Stocks Directive
Focus on Latvia: the Energy Union tour
Focus on Croatia: the Energy Union tour
Upcoming events
19 February 2018
Launch of the IRENA report 'Renewable Energy Prospects in the European Union'
21 February 2018
Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum: Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place
22 February 2018
EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony
27 February 2018
Home renovation in Europe: The User Perspective
6 March 2018
2018 EU – India Smart Grids Workshop
7 - 8 March 2018
EU-India conference on Advanced Biofuels
Find out more about upcoming events here
Video highlights
Launch of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory
On January 29 EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV) was launched with the participation of the Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete and the Vice-President of th European Commission in charge of the Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič.
Public consultations
10 January - 8 March 2018
Consultation on EU funds in the area of cohesion
10 January - 8 March 2018
Consultation on EU funds in the area of investment in research, innovation, SMEs, and the Single Market
10 January - 8 March 2018
Consultation on EU funds in the area of security
10 January - 8 March 2018
Consultation on EU funds in the area of strategic infrastructure
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Launch of the EU Clean Energy Industrial Competitiveness and Innovation Forum for Renewables
With the objective to consolidate the industrial basis for renewables in the EU and to gather industry support to take advantage of the growth opportunities of the clean energy transition, the first High-level meeting of the renewables section of the EU Clean Energy Industrial Competitiveness and Innovation Forum was celebrated on January 9.
EU Energy Day at World Future Energy Summit focuses on clean energy and innovation
The next EU Energy Day will take place on January 16 as part of the World Future Energy Summit, in Abu Dhabi; where the Commission will present the EU's priorities for accelerating clean energy innovation and the latest funding opportunities for the period from 2018 to 2020.
No region left behind: Launch of the Platform for Coal Regions in Transition
The Platform is created to ensure that no regions are left behind in the move away from fossil fuels based economies and will assist the regions in the development of long-term strategies to boost the clean energy transition.
Political agreement on the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive
The Council, Parliament and Commission have reached Political agreement on the revisions of the EPBD – the first part of the Clean Energy for All Europeans package to be concluded.
One Planet Summit: Commission Action Plan outlines initiatives for a modern and clean economy
The Commission presented ten EU initiatives on clean energy transition at the One Planet Summit which marked the second anniversary of the Paris Agreement.
Other news
Central European Day of Energy focuses on innovative solutions for a smooth energy transition
EU invests in energy security and diversification in Central and South Eastern Europe
Commission approves Greek auction scheme for renewable electricity
Video highlights
On December 4 the ITER Industry Day was celebrated in Barcelona focussing on the opportunities created by fusion and energy marking as well the 10 year anniversary of Fusion for Energy
See:
On December 11, Vice President Maroš Šefčovič participated in a FB live event on how to engage young Europeans in climate action. The best ideas were presented by Šefčovič at the #OnePlanetSummit
See:
Upcoming events
16 January 2018
EU Energy Day: EU's Clean Energy Future – From Technology Development to System Integration
29 January 2018
New! Launch of the EU Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV)
1 February 2018
Financing energy efficiency in Romania, Hungary, and Bulgaria
7 - 8 March 2018
EU-India Conference on Advanced Biofuels
Find out more about upcoming events here
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
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Launch of the third list of Projects of Common Interest
PCIs are key infrastructure projects which help to link the energy systems of EU countries. The new list includes 173 specific projects which will contribute to the creation of a fully integrated European market for energy.
Commission outlines electricity interconnection target of 15% by 2030
Based on expert group recommendations the Commission has confirmed its support for a 15% interconnection target for 2030 – an increase from the 2020 10% target.
Third State of the Energy Union report published
The new report tracks the progress made in implementing the five Energy Union objectives and is accompanied by detailed factsheets for all 28 EU countries.
COP23: Bridging local authorities and innovative entrepreneurs
The EU Covenant of Mayors and the World alliance for Efficient Solutions will cooperate in developing clean, smart, efficient, and renewable energy technologies.
Focus on fusion energy: The ITER Industry Day
The event was held in Brussels on the 4th of December and focussed on how fusion is already creating opportunities for industry, research and innovation.
EUROSTAT figures show decrease of household energy prices in EU
Between the first half of 2016 and the first half of 2017, household electricity prices decreased by 0.5% on average, while gas prices decreased by 6.3% on average.
Other news
Commission publishes new energy efficiency progress report
New opportunities in sustainable energy for defence sector
Second agreement on statistical transfers of renewable energy amounts between Estonia and Luxembourg
EU Energy Day: Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs
Commission approves Spanish support scheme for renewable electricity
EU science supports affordable secure and sustainable energy
Video highlights
On the 24th of Novemeber the third list of Projects of Common Interest was launched
See:
- What are the Projects of Common Interest? How do they improve and modernise Europe's energy grid?
- Our energy system will have to evolve
- How does connecting Europe's energy grid benefits you?
Upcoming events
11 December 2017
Central European Day of Energy
11 December 2017
Coal Regions in Transition Platform
11 December 2017
Energy efficiency in buildings: How to accelerate investments
9 January 2018
High-Level Meeting of the Clean Energy Industrial Forum on Renewables
16 January 2018
EU Energy Day: EU's Clean Energy Future - From Technology Development to System Integration
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Public consultations
27 September - 15 December 2017
Public consultation on priorities for Network Codes and Guidelines for 2018 based on Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
10 October 2017 - 8 January 2018
Public consultation on the evaluation and review of the EU tyres labelling scheme
Calls for tender
5 December 2017 - 5 April 2018
Over €138 million available to energy projects
EU expects solid progress on Paris Agreement implementation at UN climate conference in Bonn
The EU expects the conference, which began on 6 November, to demonstrate clear progress on the development of the technical rules and guidelines for implementing the provisions of the Paris Agreement.
Over EUR 2 billion EU funding announced for clean energy innovation
The Commission's Horizon 2020 Work Programme for 2018-2020 will include investment in renewables, energy efficiency in buildings, electro-mobility and energy storage solutions.
High-Level Conference on Clean Energy Financing in Brussels
At the conference, organised jointly by DG ENER and the European Parliament, distinguished speakers from across the world will consider the best ways to finance the transition from carbon to more sustainable energy sources.
EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs
The next EU Energy Day will take place on 16 November as part of the COP 23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.
Securing Europe's gas supply: new Regulation comes into force
EU countries will have to work together to assess the potential for disruption to their gas supplies and agree on joint actions to prevent or mitigate the consequences.
Towards sustainable and integrated European energy networks: final report by Commission Expert Group on 2030 electricity interconnection targets
A new report considers the possibility of increasing EU electricity interconnection targets to improve the functioning of the European electricity market.
Commission proposes update to Gas Directive
The proposed new rules aim to improve the functioning of the EU internal gas market, increase competition between suppliers, and boost Europe's energy security.
Other news
New opportunities in sustainable energy for defence sector
Agreement on statistical transfers of renewable energy amounts between Lithuania and Luxembourg
Unique high-altitude wind farm opens in Austria
Focus on Finland: the Energy Union tour
Focus on Luxembourg: the Energy Union tour
Focus on Greece: the Energy Union tour
Video highlights
On November 7 a High-Level Conference on Clean Energy Financing took place in Brussels
See:
- Highlights from the press conference with Antonio Tajani, European Parliament President, Miguel Arias Cañete, Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Jerzy BUZEK, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank and Jerry Brown, Governor of California
- Extracts from the opening session
The next EU Energy Day will happen on 16 November, as part of the COP 23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn
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Upcoming events
6 - 11 November 2017
EU side events at COP23
16 November 2017
Financing energy efficiency in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia
16 November 2017
EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs
20 - 21 November 2017
Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network
21 November 2017
Webinar - Financing Home Renovation in Europe
27 November 2017
High Level European Electricity Regulation Conference
29 November - 1 December 2017
10th Annual SET Plan conference
30 November 2017
Financing Energy Efficiency in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Lithuania
1 December 2017
EU Refining Forum
4 - 7 December 2017
European Nuclear Safeguards Training Seminar
11 December 2017
Energy efficiency in buildings: how to accelerate investments?
11 December 2017
Central European Day of Energy
Find out more about upcoming events here
Public consultations
27 September - 15 December 2017
Public consultation on priorities for Network Codes and Guidelines for 2018 based on Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
10 October 2017 - 8 January 2018
Public consultation on the evaluation and review of the EU tyres labelling scheme
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All European
New! November 7: High-level conference on clean energy
The European Commission and European Parliament are pleased to announce a Conference next month on financing the clean energy transition, aimed at policy makers, investors, energy market participants and other stakeholders.
Read more...EU co-hosts major international climate meeting with Canada and China
Ensuring that the Paris Agreement is implemented was top of the agenda.
First Clean Energy for EU Islands forum: an integral part of Europe's energy transition
The event focused on advancing the clean energy transition on Europe's islands and its environmental and economic benefits.
Successful Informal Energy Council in Tallinn
EU energy ministers discussed the operation of a unified European electricity market.
EU energy statistics – latest data now available!
The EU's energy statistical pocketbook for 2017 has just been published: it includes an energy profile of each EU country and information about the EU as a whole.
Strengthening solidarity between Central and South-Eastern European Countries
Ministers agreed to reinforce cooperation in gas and electricity markets, energy efficiency and renewables.
EU citizens increasingly concerned about climate change
A survey shows that almost 80% of European citizens believe fighting climate change and using energy more efficiently will bring economic benefits.
Changes to Eurostat rules to boost investment in energy efficiency
The updates will promote investment in energy efficiency measures and combat energy poverty.
Focus on Romania: the Energy Union tour
Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič met politicians, researchers and start-up creators.
Track the Energy Union's progress with new webtool
You can now see how the Energy Union is becoming a reality.
Video highlights
The first ever Clean Energy for EU Islands forum
The first ever Clean Energy for EU Islands forum was held in Crete, Greece on 22 September and featured Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete, and other distinguished speakers.
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· Video recording of the event
· Animation explaining what Clean Energy for EU Islands is all about
Other news
Next stop on the Energy Union Tour: Belgium
Sign up now to attend October's Energy Info Days
Upcoming events
5 October 2017
Citizens' Dialogue in Bordeaux with Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič
5 October 2017
Citizens' Dialogue in Malaga with Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete
19 - 20 October 2017
Madrid Forum
23 - 25 October 2017
Horizon 2020 Energy Info Days
6 - 11 November 2017
EU side events at COP23
7 November 2017
High-level conference on clean energy: financing the energy transition for jobs, growth and investment
8 November 2017
European Association for Storage of Energy Investor Workshop
16 November 2017
EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs
16 November 2017
Financing energy efficiency in Italy, Croatia and Slovenia
20 - 21 November 2017
Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network
4 - 7 December 2017
European Nuclear Safeguards Training Seminar
Find out more about upcoming events here
Public consultations
27 September - 15 December 2017
Public consultation on priorities for Network Codes and Guidelines for 2018 based on Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009
Clean Energy for EU Islands Forum – save the date!
This event in Crete, Greece on 22 September will mark the launch of the new Clean Energy for All European Islands Initiative.
Updated energy efficiency rules for vacuum cleaners will save consumers money
New vacuum cleaners will clean more efficiently while using less energy.
Looking forward to the next EU Energy Day at COP 23
The event, scheduled for 16 November in Bonn, Germany, will highlight how decarbonisation can generate economic growth and jobs.
EU Energy Day focuses on clean energy ideas for buildings and cities
Decision-makers and researchers from all over the world shared ideas about the clean energy transition at this event in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Commission publishes new energy efficient labelling regulations to empower consumers
The new rules will make it easier to select the most energy efficient household appliances.
Sinbio project: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner
This project generates renewable energy for a Slovakian town from hay, straw and woody material.
Commission launches new website for public consultations
You can now access EU public consultations in all areas from the same site.
EU and Switzerland join forces on emissions trading
Plans to link the EU and Swiss Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) are underway.
Home Energy Saving Kit: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner
Thanks to this scheme, people in Dublin can borrow kits with information on how to save energy in their homes.
EU Energy Day on fusion energy: from science fiction to science fact
At this conference in Kazakhstan, researchers discussed developments in fusion as a source of sustainable energy.
Celsius project: find out more about the Sustainable Energy Awards winner
The initiative helps over 60 European cities share knowledge about district heating and cooling systems.
Video highlights
At the EU Energy Day held in July at EXPO 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan, international energy cooperation was in the spotlight.
See:
• Highlights of the discussions on creating the clean energy buildings and cities of the future.
Other news
Fiscal incentives – how do they impact electric vehicle sales?
New study explores renewables potential of North Sea and Irish Sea
Assisting the transition to green and renewable energies in Burkina Faso
Upcoming events
22 September 2017
Clean Energy for EU Islands - Inaugural Forum
27 - 28 September 2017
6th International Conference on Ethanol from Lignocellulosics
28 September 2017
Promoting and Financing Energy Efficiency in Ireland and the United Kingdom
19 - 20 October 2017
Madrid Forum
6 - 11 November 2017
EU side events at COP23
16 November 2017
EU Energy Day - Clean energy solutions for decarbonisation, economic growth and jobs
4 - 7 December 2017
European Nuclear Safeguards Training Seminar
Find out more about upcoming events here
See all studies published by DG Energy here
Public consultations
29 September 2017
Consultation on the mid-term evaluation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
G20 Summit confirms that the Paris Agreement is irreversible
EU representatives were amongst the world leaders who reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change at a summit in Hamburg.
EU Energy Day in Kazakhstan – register now!
On 24 July EXPO2017 in Astana will host an EU conference on clean energy solutions for buildings and cities.
EU and Japan boost cooperation on energy security
The EU and Japan will work together to promote and establish a liquid, flexible and transparent global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market.
TILOS Island project: find out more about the double Sustainable Energy Awards winner
Read an interview with one of the people behind the TILOS Island project, which is bringing sustainable energy to a remote Greek island.
EU and Eastern Partnership countries step up cooperation on energy efficiency
Ministers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and EU representatives explored policy and investment opportunities.
Focus on Portugal: the Energy Union tour
Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič travelled to Portugal to see how it is implementing the clean energy transition
Global erosivity map shows differences between climatic regions
New EU research highlights differences between climatic regions and calls for global action to protect our soils.
Get the latest energy data for all EU countries
The Commission has published new energy statistical datasheets showing how each EU country's energy use and greenhouse gas emissions evolved between 1990 and 2015.
Vice-President Šefčovič stresses Georgia's role in EU energy security
Discussions at a conference in Batumi, Georgia focused on securing Europe's gas supplies, including by the construction of the new Southern Gas Corridor.
Unlocking the power of research data
You can now access a new catalogue of open access data produced by EU scientists.
Producing energy locally – opportunities in Poland
Construction and the clean energy transition: EU Energy Day
EU Aviation: 25 years of reaching new heights
Commission publishes status update for New Entrants' Reserve
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič and energy innovator Bertrand Piccard have been spreading the word about the clean energy transition globally.
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On 7-8 July G20 leaders held a summit in Hamburg.
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24 July 2017
EU Energy Day - Clean Energy Solutions for the Buildings of the Future
28 September 2017
Promoting and Financing Energy Efficiency in Ireland and the United Kingdom
19 - 20 October 2017
Madrid Forum
6 - 11 November 2017
EU side events at COP23
4 - 7 December 2017
European Nuclear Safeguards Training Seminar
Find out more about upcoming events here
The macro-level and sectoral impacts of energy efficiency policies
See all studies published by DG Energy here
22 May - 15 August 2017
Consultation on the list of proposed projects of common interest for Cross-Border Carbon Dioxide Transport
30 May - 4 September 2017
Evaluation of the TEN-E Regulation
23 June - 29 September 2017
Consultation on the mid-term evaluation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Assistance Programme
DG Energy
Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete
Energy Union
Clean Energy for All Europeans
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 194(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(1),
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure(2),
Whereas:
(1)The Union is committed to building an Energy Union with a forward looking climate policy. Energy efficiency is a crucial element of the Union's 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework and is key to moderating energy demand.
(2)Energy labelling enables customers to make informed choices based on the energy consumption of energy-related products. Information on efficient and sustainable energy-related products makes a significant contribution to energy savings and to reducing energy bills, while at the same time promoting innovation and investments into the production of more energy efficient products. Improving the efficiency of energy-related products through informed customer choice and harmonising related requirements at Union level benefits also manufacturers, industry and the Union economy overall.
(3)The Commission reviewed the effectiveness of Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council(3) and identified the need to update the energy labelling framework to improve its effectiveness.
(4)It is appropriate to replace Directive 2010/30/EU by a Regulation which maintains essentially the same scope, but modifies and enhances some of its provisions in order to clarify and update their content, taking into account the technological progress for energy efficiency in products achieved over recent years. As the energy consumption of means of transport for persons or goods is directly and indirectly regulated by other Union law and policies, it is appropriate to continue to exempt them from the scope of this Regulation, including means of transport with a motor that stays in the same location during operation, such as elevators, escalators and conveyor belts.
(5)It is appropriate to clarify that all products placed on the Union market for the first time, including second-hand imported products, should fall under the scope of this Regulation. However, products that are made available on the Union market for a second or additional time should not be included.
(6)A Regulation is the appropriate legal instrument as it imposes clear and detailed rules which preclude divergent transposition by Member States and thus ensures a higher degree of harmonisation across the Union. A harmonised regulatory framework at Union rather than at Member State level reduces costs for manufacturers, ensures a level playing field and ensures the free movement of goods across the internal market.
(7)Moderating energy demand is recognised as a key action in the European Energy Security Strategy set out in the Commission Communication of 28 May 2014. The Energy Union Framework Strategy set out in the Commission Communication of 25 February 2015 further emphasised the energy efficiency first principle and the need to fully implement existing Union energy law. The Roadmap for the Energy Union Framework Strategy set out in that Communication provided for a review of the energy efficiency framework for products in 2015. This Regulation improves the legislative and enforcement framework for energy labelling.
(8)Improving the efficiency of energy-related products through informed customer choice benefits the Union economy, reduces energy demand and saves customers money on energy bills, contributes to innovation and investment in energy efficiency, and enables industries which develop and produce the most energy efficient products to gain a competitive advantage. It also contributes to the achievement of the Union's 2020 and 2030 energy-efficiency targets, as well as to the Union's goals for the environment and climate change. Furthermore, it aims to have a positive impact on the environmental performance of the energy-related products and their parts, including use of resources other than energy.
(9)This Regulation contributes to the development, recognition by customers and market uptake of energy smart products, which can be activated to interact with other appliances and systems, including the energy grid itself, in order to improve energy efficiency or the uptake of renewable energies, reduce energy consumption and foster innovation in Union industry.
(10)The provision of accurate, relevant and comparable information on the specific energy consumption of energy-related products facilitates the customer's choice in favour of products which consume less energy and other essential resources during use. A standardised mandatory label for energy-related products is an effective means by which to provide potential customers with comparable information on the energy efficiency of energy-related products. The label should be supplemented by a product information sheet. The label should be easily recognisable, simple and concise. To that end, the existing dark green to red colour scale of the label should be retained as the basis for informing customers about the energy efficiency of products. In order for the label to be of real use for customers looking for energy and cost savings, the steps of the label scale should correspond to significant energy and cost savings for customers. For the majority of product groups, the label should, where appropriate, also indicate the absolute energy consumption in addition to the label scale, in order to allow customers to predict the direct impact of their choices on their energy bills. However, it is impossible to provide the same information with regard to energy-related products that do not themselves consume energy.
(11)The classification using letters from A to G has been shown to be cost effective for customers. It is intended that its uniform application across product groups raises transparency and understanding among customers. In situations where because of ecodesign measures pursuant to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(4) products can no longer fall into class ‘E’, ‘F’ or ‘G’, those classes should nonetheless be shown on the label in grey. In exceptional and duly justified cases, such as reaching insufficient savings across the full spectrum of the seven classes, the label should be able to contain fewer classes than a regular A to G scale. In those cases the dark green to red colour scale of the label should be retained for the remaining classes and should apply only to new products that are placed on the market or put into service.
(12)Where a supplier places a product on the market, each unit of the product should be accompanied by a label in paper form complying with the requirements of the relevant delegated act. The relevant delegated act should set out the most effective way of displaying the labels, taking into account the implications for customers, suppliers and dealers, and could provide that the label is printed on the packaging of the product. The dealer should display the label supplied together with the unit of the product in the position required by the relevant delegated act. The label displayed should be clearly visible and identifiable as the label belonging to the product in question, without the customer having to read the brand name and model number on the label, and should attract the attention of the customer browsing through the product displayed.
(13)Without affecting the obligation of the supplier to provide a printed label together with each unit of a product, advances in digital technology could allow for the use of electronic labels in addition to the printed energy label. The dealer should also be able to download the product information sheet from the product database.
(14)Where it is not feasible to display the energy label, such as in certain forms of distance selling, visual advertisements and technical promotional material, potential customers should be provided at least with the energy class of the product and the range of the efficiency classes available on the label.
(15)Manufacturers respond to the energy label by developing and placing on the market ever more efficient products. In parallel, they tend to discontinue the production of less efficient products, stimulated to do so by Union law relating to ecodesign. This technological development leads to the majority of product models populating the highest classes of the energy label. Further product differentiation may be necessary to enable customers to compare products properly, leading to the need to rescale labels. This Regulation should therefore lay down detailed arrangements for rescaling in order to maximise legal certainty for suppliers and dealers.
(16)For several labels established by delegated acts adopted pursuant to Directive 2010/30/EU, products are available only or mostly in the top classes. This reduces the effectiveness of the labels. The classes on existing labels, depending on the product group have varying scales, where the top class can be anything between classes A to A+++. As a result, when customers compare labels across different product groups, they could be led to believe that better energy classes exist for a particular label than those that are displayed. To avoid such potential confusion, it is appropriate to carry out, as a first step, an initial rescaling of existing labels, in order to ensure a homogeneous A to G scale for three categories of products pursuant to this Regulation.
(17)Energy labelling of space and water heating products was introduced only recently and the rate of technological progress in those product groups is relatively slow. The current labelling scheme makes a clear distinction between conventional fossil fuel technologies that are at best class A, and technologies that use renewable energy, which are often significantly more expensive, for which classes A+, A++ and A+++ are reserved. Substantial energy savings can already be achieved by the most efficient fossil fuel technologies, which would make it appropriate to continue promoting them as class A. As the market for space and water heating products is likely to move slowly towards more renewable technologies, it is appropriate to rescale the energy labels for those products later.
(18)Following initial rescaling, the frequency of further rescaling should be determined by reference to the percentage of products sold that are in the top classes. Further rescaling should take into account the speed of technological progress and the need to avoid over burdening suppliers and dealers, and, in particular, small businesses. Therefore, a timescale of approximately 10 years would be desirable for the frequency of rescaling. A newly rescaled label should leave the top class empty to encourage technological progress, provide for regulatory stability, limit the frequency of rescaling and enable ever more efficient products to be developed and recognised. In exceptional cases, where technology is expected to develop more rapidly, no products should fall within the top two classes at the moment of introduction of the newly rescaled label.
(19)Before rescaling, the Commission should carry out an appropriate preparatory study.
(20)When a label for a product group is rescaled, confusion on the part of customers should be avoided by replacing the labels on the affected products displayed in shops within a short timeframe, and by organising adequate consumer information campaigns clearly indicating that a new version of the label has been introduced.
(21)In the case of a rescaled label, suppliers should provide both the existing and the rescaled labels to dealers for a certain period. The replacement of the existing labels on products on display, including on the internet, with the rescaled labels should take place as quickly as possible after the date of replacement specified in the delegated act on the rescaled label. Dealers should not display the rescaled labels before the date of replacement.
(22)It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations corresponding to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process. Economic operators should be responsible for compliance in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain and should ensure that they make available on the market only products which comply with this Regulation and the delegated acts adopted pursuant thereto.
(23)In order for customers to retain confidence in the energy label, other labels that mimic the energy label should not be allowed to be used for energy-related products and non-energy-related products. Where energy-related products are not covered by delegated acts, Member States should be able to maintain or introduce new national schemes for the labelling of such products. Additional labels, marks, symbols or inscriptions that are likely to mislead or confuse customers with respect to the consumption of energy for the product concerned should not be allowed for the same reason. Labels provided for pursuant to Union law, such as the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other environmental parameters, and additional labels such as the EU Energy Star and EU Ecolabel should not be considered to be misleading or confusing.
(24)Increasingly, customers are offered software or firmware updates of their products after the products have been placed on the market and put into use. While such updates are typically intended to improve product performance, they may also impact the energy efficiency and other product parameters indicated on the energy label. If those changes are to the detriment of what is indicated on the label, customers should be informed about those changes and should be given the option of accepting or refusing the update.
(25)In order to ensure legal certainty, it is necessary to clarify that rules on Union market surveillance and control of products entering the Union market provided for in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5) apply to energy-related products. Given the principle of free movement of goods, it is imperative that Member States' market surveillance authorities cooperate with each other effectively. Such cooperation on energy labelling should be reinforced through support by the Commission of the Administrative Cooperation Groups (AdCos) on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling.
(26)The Commission proposal for a new regulation on market surveillance of products integrates the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(6) and several sector-specific Union harmonisation legislative acts. That proposal includes provisions on safeguard clauses contained in Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(7), which would apply to all Union harmonisation legislative acts. For so long as the new regulation is still under consideration by the co-legislators, it is appropriate to refer to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and to include safeguard clauses in this Regulation.
(27)Market surveillance activities covered by Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 are not directed exclusively towards the protection of health and safety, but are also applicable to the enforcement of Union law which seek to safeguard other public interests, including energy efficiency. In line with the Commission Communication entitled ‘20 actions for safer and compliant products for Europe: a multi-annual action plan for the surveillance of products in the EU’ of 13 February 2013, the Union general risk assessment methodology has been updated so that it covers all risks, including those relating to energy labelling.
(28)Coherent and cost-effective market surveillance activity throughout the Union also requires well-structured, comprehensive archiving and sharing of all pertinent information among Member States on national activities in this context, including a reference to notifications required by this Regulation. The Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS) database established by the Commission is well-suited for the purpose of forming a complete database of market surveillance information, and its use should therefore be strongly encouraged.
(29)In order to set up a useful tool for consumers, to allow for alternative ways for dealers to receive product information sheets, to facilitate the monitoring of compliance and to provide up-to-date market data for the regulatory process on revisions of product-specific labels and information sheets, the Commission should set up and maintain a product database consisting of a public and a compliance part, which should be accessible via an online portal.
(30)Without prejudice to the Member States' market surveillance obligations and to suppliers' obligations to check product conformity, suppliers should make the required product compliance information available electronically in the product database. The information relevant for consumers and dealers should be made publicly available in the public part of the product database. That information should be made available as open data so as to give mobile application developers and other comparison tools the opportunity to use it. Easy direct access to the public part of the product database should be facilitated by user-oriented tools, such as a dynamic quick response code (QR code), included on the printed label.
(31)The compliance part of the product database should be subject to strict data protection rules. The required specific parts of the technical documentation in the compliance part should be made available both to market surveillance authorities and to the Commission. Where some technical information is so sensitive that it would be inappropriate to include it in the category of technical documentation as detailed in delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation, market surveillance authorities should retain the power to access that information when necessary in accordance with the duty of cooperation on suppliers or by way of additional parts of the technical documentation uploaded to the product database by suppliers on a voluntary basis.
(32)In order for the product database to be of use as soon as possible, registration should be mandatory for all models the units of which are placed on the market as from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. For models, the units of which are placed on the market before the date of entry into force of this Regulation and which are no longer marketed, registration should be optional. An appropriate transitional period should be provided for the development of the database and to allow suppliers to comply with their registration obligation. When any changes with relevance for the label and the product information sheet are made to a product already on the market, the product should be considered to be a new model and the supplier should register it in the product database. The Commission, in cooperation with market surveillance authorities and suppliers, should pay special attention to the transitional process until the full implementation of the public and compliance parts of the product database.
(33)The penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Regulation and delegated acts adopted pursuant thereto should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
(34)In order to promote energy efficiency, climate mitigation and environmental protection, Member States should be able to create incentives for the use of energy-efficient products. Member States are free to decide on the nature of such incentives. Such incentives should comply with Union State aid rules and should not constitute unjustifiable market barriers. This Regulation does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedure that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) in respect of such incentives.
(35)Energy consumption, performance and other information concerning the products covered by product-specific requirements under this Regulation should be measured by using reliable, accurate and reproducible methods that take into account the generally recognised state-of-the-art measurements and calculation methods. In the interests of the proper functioning of the internal market, standards should be harmonised at Union level. Such methods and standards should, to the extent possible, take into account the real-life usage of a given product, reflect average consumer behaviour and be robust in order to deter intentional and unintentional circumvention. Energy labels should reflect the comparative performance of the actual use of products, within the constraints due to the need of reliable and reproducible laboratory testing. Suppliers should therefore not be allowed to include software or hardware that automatically alters the performance of the product in test conditions. In the absence of published standards at the time of application of product-specific requirements, the Commission should publish, in the Official Journal of the European Union, transitional measurement and calculation methods in relation to those product-specific requirements. Once a reference to such a standard has been published, compliance with it should provide a presumption of conformity with measurement methods for those product-specific requirements adopted on the basis of this Regulation.
(36)The Commission should provide a long-term working plan for the revision of labels for particular energy-related products including an indicative list of further energy-related products for which an energy label could be established. The working plan should be implemented starting with a technical, environmental and economic analysis of the product groups concerned. That analysis should also look at supplementary information including the possibility and cost of providing consumers with information on the performance of an energy-related product, such as its energy consumption, durability or environmental performance, in coherence with the objective to promote a circular economy. Such supplementary information should improve the intelligibility and effectiveness of the label towards consumers and should not lead to any negative impact on consumers.
(37)Suppliers of products marketed in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU before the date of entry into force of this Regulation should continue to be subject to the obligation to make available an electronic version of the technical documentation of the products concerned upon request of the market surveillance authorities. Appropriate transitional provisions should ensure legal certainty and continuity in this respect.
(38)In addition, in order to ensure a seamless transition to this Regulation, the existing requirements laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 10 of Directive 2010/30/EU and Commission Directive 96/60/EC(8) should continue to apply to the relevant product groups until they are repealed or replaced by delegated acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation. The application of those existing requirements is without prejudice to the application of the obligations under this Regulation.
(39)In order to establish specific product groups of energy-related products in accordance with a set of specific criteria and in order to establish product-specific labels and information sheets, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law Making(9). In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
(40)In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers for determining under the Union safeguard procedure whether a national measure is justified or not and for establishing detailed requirements concerning the operational details relating to the product database should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council(10).
(41)Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to allow customers to choose more efficient products by supplying relevant information, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by further developing the harmonised regulatory framework and ensuring a level playing field for manufacturers, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
(42)This Regulation should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law and the date of application of Directive 2010/30/EU.
(43)Directive 2010/30/EU should therefore be repealed,
HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
(2) Position of the European Parliament of 13 June 2017 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of 26 June 2017.
(3) Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 1).
(4) Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).
(5) Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).
(6) Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (OJ L 11, 15.1.2002, p. 4).
(7) Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products, and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 82).
(8) Commission Directive 96/60/EC of 19 September 1996 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household combined washer-driers (OJ L 266, 18.10.1996, p. 1).
(9) OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
(10) Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 06 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Tertiary Air Conditioning 1253/2014 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 04 April 2015 Ecodesign regulation entered into force in December 2014. Products treated in this lot and Lot 10 were merged into one proposal and ecodesign requirements cover both residential and non-residential ventilation units. Regulation in forceEcodesign Regulation 1253/2014(pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 07:2009 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies 278/2009 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 14 December 2018 Proposed revised ecodesign requirements for this product group can be found here. Existing requirements for external power supplies include most stand-alone AC/AC and AC/DC devices with a rated power up to 250 Watts and were introduced in two stages: 2010 and 2011. Regulation in forceEcodesignl regulation 278/2009 (pdf) OngoingProposed revised ecodesign requirements for this product group can be found here. WTO scrutiny until 4 December 2018. | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 03:2012019 - Start year: : 2019 Description: Personal computers (desktops & laptops) and servers:617/2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 06 November 2019 Proposal for revised requirements adopted. Scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council period, until January 17, 2019. Draft revised ecodesign and labelling requrements for displays were discussed in Consultation Forum July 6, 2017. Se under Televisons and electronic displays. Ecodesign requirements for computers and servers applied from July 1, 2014. Draft guidelines accompanying regulation 617/2013 were submitted in April 2014. Computers and serversThe adopted measure applies to desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers. The provisions on internal power supply efficiency also apply to:
Annex II includes requirements for total energy consumption (TEC), off- and sleep mode power, internal power supply efficiency and power management enabling.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 14:2010 - Start year: : 2010 Description: Domestic dishwashers 1016/2010 and 1059/2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 03 December 2018 This product group is under revision. Feed back period ended in November 2018 and will be followed by public consultation. Current ecodesign requirements for dishwashers include:
The regulation entered into force 1 December 2010 and will applied from 1 December 2011 with some exemptions. LabellingThe energy labelling regulation for domestic dishwashers entered into force in December 2010 . Labels for this product group were introduced already in 1992. According to the previous system, the best class is A. However, new technologies would allow about half the energy consumption of an A-class product. Therefore the scale was extended upwards with three new classes (A+, A++ and A+++). OngoingFeed back period ended in November. Public consultation upcoming. Draft working documents and feed back can be retrieved here View draft energy labelling requirements here Regulations into forceEcodesign regulation 1016/2010 (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Domestic washing machines 2010 - Start year: : 2010 Description: Domestic washing machines 1015/2010 and 1061/2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 04 December 2018 This product group is under revision. Proposed energy labelling and ecodesign requirements are waiting for adoption. OngoingPublic consultation ended in November 2018. Proposals for ecodesign requirements an be found here. Proposals for energy labelling requirements can be found here. Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 1015/2010 (pdf), corrigenda (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 14:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Domestic dishwashers:1016/2010 and 1059/2010 In December 2019, revised ecodesign and labelling requirements werre published, taking effect on March 1, 2021. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: The new requirements include:
Ecodesign requirementsThe ecodesign regulations set requirements for the energy efficiency index, washing efficiency index, drying efficiency index, and information requirements for electric dish washers for usage in households. Energy labellingThe energy efficiency for electric dishwashers is labelled with a scale from A+++ to D, where A+++ is the most efficient. The label is also required to indicate the dishwasher’s yearly energy usage, yearly water usage, drying efficiency class, number of standard envelopes for the standard washing cycle, and noise level.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 07:2009 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies 278/2009 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 14 December 2018 Proposed revised ecodesign requirements for this product group can be found here. Existing requirements for external power supplies include most stand-alone AC/AC and AC/DC devices with a rated power up to 250 Watts and were introduced in two stages: 2010 and 2011. Regulation in forceEcodesignl regulation 278/2009 (pdf) OngoingProposed revised ecodesign requirements for this product group can be found here. WTO scrutiny until 4 December 2018. | ||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 07:2020 - Start year: : 2020 Description: External Power Supplies | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: In December 2019, revised ecodesign requirements were published. The regulation apply from April 2020, adding more products covered by the requirements. Last updated: 30 January 2020 Ecodesign requirementsThe ecodesign regulations set requirements for low losses at no load, the lowest efficiency over the load area and the technical documentation. Existing ecodesign requirements for external power supplies includes most AC/AC and AC/DC units that are standalone and have an output of up to 250 watts. The requirements were introduced in two stages: 2010 and 2011.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 03:2012019 - Start year: : 2019 Description: Personal computers (desktops & laptops) and servers:617/2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 06 November 2019 Proposal for revised requirements adopted. Scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council period, until January 17, 2019. Draft revised ecodesign and labelling requrements for displays were discussed in Consultation Forum July 6, 2017. Se under Televisons and electronic displays. Ecodesign requirements for computers and servers applied from July 1, 2014. Draft guidelines accompanying regulation 617/2013 were submitted in April 2014. Computers and serversThe adopted measure applies to desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers. The provisions on internal power supply efficiency also apply to:
Annex II includes requirements for total energy consumption (TEC), off- and sleep mode power, internal power supply efficiency and power management enabling.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 01 - Start year: : 2015 Description: Professional refrigerating and freezing equipment: 2015/1095 and 2015/1094 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 20 November 2015 Ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for professional refrigerating and freezing equipment entered into force in August 2015. EcodesignThe ecodesign regulation includes requirements for:
Energy efficiency requirements are proposed from 2016, 2018 and 2019. Energy labellingThe energy labelling regulations sets requirements for labelling and product information on professional refrigerated storage cabinets. Requirements apply from 2016 and 2019. Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 2015/1095 (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 12:2014 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Commercial refrigerators and freezers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 18 November 2014 Consultation forum for commercial refrigerators and freezers was held 2 July 2014. ScopeRequirements for minimum energy efficiency and energy labelling are proposed for the following  categories or segments of equipment:
Many of these appliances are used non-stop (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). An initial preparatory study for Lot 12 was published in 2007 which was subsequently updated by the JRC in 2013/2014. Working Documents for ecodesign requirements and energy labels were discussed at a Consultation Forum on 2 July 2014. Ecodesign requirementsThe proposed regulation includes three tiers, and the exclusion of the less efficient products based on their Energy Efficiency Index (EEI). The proposed time plan is as follows:
Labelling requirementsThe proposed energy labelling regulation includes labelling schemes for different product categories within this lot. Energy classes are specified in Annex II and range from G to A. Related lotsHousehold refrigerators and freezers (Lot 13) are regulated in by regulations 1060/2010 and 643/2009. Professional refrigerated storage cabinets (also called service cabinets), treated in ENTR Lot 1, are intended for the storage, but not the sale and display, of chilled and/or frozen foodstuff. Saving potentialsAccording to data from the revised preparatory study, energy consumption for this product group could be reduced to 64 TWh/year by 2020 and 30 TWh/year by 2030 (compared to a business-as-usual scenario of 82 TWh/year by 2020 and 88 TWh/year by 2030). This corresponds savings of 18 TWh/year by 2020. Note that the industry association has suggested that the savings from supermarket segment (which account for the majority) are over-estimated by 50%. OngoingConsultation Forum 2 July 2014 Updated proposed requirements:WD ecodesign (doc) Explanatory notes (docx) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 13:2010 - Start year: : 2010 Description: Domestic refrigerators and freezers 643/2009 and 1060/2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 24 October 2018 This product group is under revision. Proposed new ecodesign and labelling requirements open for feed back until 26 December (ecodesign) and 17 December (energ labelling). EcodesignThe ecodesign requirements and energy labelling scale are built on an "energy efficiency index" (EEI), which is the ratio between annual consumption of the appliance and a standard consumption of a typical similar model. Minimum energy efficiency performance (ecodesign) requirements include: LabellingRevised energy labelling requirements for this product group entered into force 2010. Labelling requirements were introduced in 1992 and according to the previous system, the best class was A. The scale was extended upwards with three new classes (A+, A++ and A+++). Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 643/2009 (pdf) OgoingProposed ecodesign requirements Proposed energy labelling requirements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 13:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Domestic refrigerators and freezers:643/2009 and 1060/2010 In December 2019, revised ecodesign and energy labelling requirements were published, taking effect on March 1, 2021. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: The new requirements include:
EcodesignThe ecodesign requirements and energy labelling scale are built on an "energy efficiency index" (EEI), which is the ratio between annual consumption of the appliance and a standard consumption of a typical similar model. LabellingRevised energy labelling requirements for this product group entered into force 2010. Labelling requirements were introduced in 1992 and according to the previous system, the best class was A. The scale was extended upwards with three new classes (A+, A++ and A+++).
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 03:2014 - Start year: : 2013 Description: Personal computers (desktops & laptops) and servers 617/2013 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 26 September 2017 Proposal for revised requirements adopted. Scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council period, until 17 January 2019. Draft revised ecodesign and labelling requrements for displays were discussed in Consultation Forum 6 July 2017. Se under Televisons and electronic displays. Ecodesign requirements for computers and servers applied from 1 July 2014. Draft guidelines accompanying regulation 617/2013 were submitted in April 2014. Computers and serversThe adopted measure applies to desktop computers, integrated desktop computers and notebook computers. The provisions on internal power supply efficiency also apply to:
Annex II includes requirements for total energy consumption (TEC), off- and sleep mode power, internal power supply efficiency and power management enabling. OngoingProposal for revised requirements adopted. Scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council period, until 17 January 2019. Regulation in forceEcodesign Regulation 617/2013 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 09 - Start year: : 2015 Description: Enterprise Servers | |
| Notes: Last updated: 01 September 2017 Final study report on Enterprise servers and data equipment was published in November 2015. Consultation Forum was held 17 February 2017. | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 05: 2010 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Televisions and electronic displays 642/2009 and 1062/2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 14 December 2018 Adoption upcoming for ecodesign rules for electronic displays (TVs, monitors, signage). Draft regulation and annex can be retrieved here Ecodesign requirementsThe ecodesign regulation sets minimum energy performance requirements for televisions from 20 August 2010 with different levels for Full HD resolution and all other resolutions. From 1 April 2012, requirements with one level for all televisions were introduced. An amendment of the ecodesign regulation on standby (Lot 6) includes special requirements for televisions and has introduced requirements for networked standby (Lot 26). The amendment also includes special requirements for coffee machines (Lot 25) and televisions. Energy labellingEnergy labelling requirements for televisions entered into force 20 December 2010. The scale is built on an "energy efficiency index" (EEI), which is the ratio between annual consumption of the appliance and a standard consumption of a typical similar model. Regulations in forceLabelling regulation 1062/2010 (pdf) OngoingAdoption upcoming for ecodesign rules for electronic displays (TVs, monitors, signage). Draft regulation and annex can be retrieved here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 05: 2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Televisions and electronic displays:642/2009 and 1062/2010: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 29 January 2020 Revised ecodesign and labelling regulations for televisions and displays were published in December 2019. The new requirements enter into force in March 2021. The new requirements include:
Regulations in forceEcodesign requirementsThe ecodesign regulation sets minimum energy performance requirements for televisions from 20 August 2010 with different levels for Full HD resolution and all other resolutions. From 1 April 2012, requirements with one level for all televisions were introduced. An amendment of the ecodesign regulation on standby (Lot 6) includes special requirements for televisions and has introduced requirements for networked standby (Lot 26). The amendment also includes special requirements for coffee machines (Lot 25) and televisions. Energy labellingEnergy labelling requirements for televisions entered into force 20 December 2010. The scale is built on an "energy efficiency index" (EEI), which is the ratio between annual consumption of the appliance and a standard consumption of a typical similar model.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Domestic washing machines 2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Domestic dishwashers:1016/2010 and 1059/2010 In December 2019, revised ecodesign and labelling requirements werre published, taking effect on March 1, 2021. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ecodesign requirementsThe ecodesign regulations set requirements for the energy efficiency index, washing efficiency index, drying efficiency index, and information requirements for electric dish washers for usage in households. Energy labellingThe energy efficiency for electric dishwashers is labelled with a scale from A+++ to D, where A+++ is the most efficient. The label is also required to indicate the dishwasher’s yearly energy usage, yearly water usage, drying efficiency class, number of standard envelopes for the standard washing cycle, and noise level.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 08-09:2010 - Start year: : 2010 Description: Linear and compact fluorescent lamps, high intensity discharge lamps and ballasts (ENER Lot 8, ENER Lot 9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 06 September 2016 Ecodesign regulation 247/2009 entered into force 2009. Amendments were added 2010 and 2015. Ecodesing 247/2009 covers:
Regulations in forceAmendment to 245/2009: Regulations 347/2010 (pdf) and 2015/1428 (pdf), OngoingA product study for all lighting products was finalized in December 2015. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 19:2009 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Domestic lighting; incandescent, halogen, LED and compact fluorescent lamps 244/2009 and 874/2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 14 December 2018 Regulatory committee upcoming. Draft proposal can be retieved here. EcodesignEcodesign regulation 244/2009 (amended by regulations 859/2009 and 2015/1428) sets minimum requirements for energy efficiency and functionality for lamps that are typically used in households (incandescent lamps, halogen lamps and compact fluorescent lamps). It includes mandatory requirements to indicate mercury content on CFL packaging and reference to a website with information of recycling. LabellingLabelling regulation 874/2012 for electrical lamps and luminaires includes:
Ecodesign requirements for luminaires, reflector lamps and LEDs are specified here (Lot 19, part II). Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation in force 2009: 244/2009 (pdf). OngoingRegulatory committee upcoming. Draft proposal can be retieved here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 19:2012 - Start year: : 2012 Description: Directional lighting: luminaires, reflector lamps and LEDs 1194/2012 and 874/2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 14 December 2018 Regulatory committee upcoming. Draft proposal can be retieved here. Ecodesign regulation 1194/2012The regulation covers the following products:
This also includes lighting products that are integrated in other products. Labelling regulation 874/2012A labelling regulation for electrical lamps and luminaires applied from 1 September 2013. The scope of the regulation includes:
For ecodesign requirements on incandescent lamps, halogen lamps and compact fluorescent lamps see Lot 19 part 1. OngoingRegulatory committee upcoming. Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 1194/2012 (pdf), amendment 2015/1428 (pdf) Labelling regulation 874/2012 (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 19:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Directional lighting: luminaires, reflector lamps and LEDs:1194/2012 and 874/2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 30 January 2020 A new product category for lighting takes effect September 1, 2021. More information can be found here. Ecodesign regulation 1194/2012The ecodesign regulation 1194/2012 covers the following products:
This also includes lighting products that are integrated in other products. Labelling regulation 874/2012A labelling regulation for electrical lamps and luminaires applied from 1 September 2013. The scope of the regulation includes:
For ecodesign requirements on incandescent lamps, halogen lamps and compact fluorescent lamps see Lot 19 part 1.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 08-09:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Linear and compact fluorescent lamps: 245/2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 30 January 2020 New product category for lighting taking effect in September 2021. View more here. Ecodesign regulation 247/2009 entered into force 2009. Amendments were added 2010 and 2015. Ecodesing 247/2009 covers:
2015-08 Amendment to regulation 2009/245 in force Regulation 2015/1428 (pdf) 2010 Regulation 245/2009 in force Final regulation 245/2009 (pdf) Amendment to 245/2009: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 37:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Light sources: 2019/2020 and 2019/2015 (ENER Lot 37) A combinaion of previous Lot numbers 9 and 19. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 21 January 2020 A revised ecodesign regulation and labelling regulation was published in October 2019, replacing the following regulations:
New requirementsThe new ecodesign requirements taking effect on September 1, 2021, with the exception of some types of T8 fluorescent lamps that are exempt until September 1, 2023. The new requirements include:
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 18 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Simple set top boxes 107/2009 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 25 February 2009 The regulation for simple set top boxes entered into force in February 2009. The basic function of simple set top boxes (SSTB) is to convert digital broadcast signals to analogue broadcast signals suitable for analogue television or radio. Simple set top boxes have a short lifetime and are easier to use than complex set top boxes. The EU Member States has agreed to replace all analogue broadcasting with digital broadcasting before 2015, which means that the number of simple set top boxes in use will rise dramatically over the coming years. Some of the requirements are:
One year after the regulation has come into force all simple set top boxes shall provide standby mode and be equipped with automatic power-down or similar function. Saving potentialsThe introduction of the requirements are expected to deliver EU-wide electricity savings of 9 TWh by 2014, (corresponding to a decrease in energy use from 14 TWh to 9Twh, or 64% for this product group), 4 million ton CO2 and savings of 1,4 billion Euro (with today’s energy prices). Regulation in forceEcodesign regulation 107/2009 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 10 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Residential Ventilation 1253/2014 and 1254/2014
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| Notes: Last updated: 04 April 2015 Ecodesign and labelling regulations entered into foce in December 2014. Products treated in this lot and ENTR Lot 6 were merged into one proposal and the ecodesign requirements cover both residential and non-residential ventilation units. | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11 - Start year: : 2009 Description: Circulators in buildings 641/2009 | |
| Notes: Final regulation for circulators in buildings entered into force 12 August 2009. An amendment was adopted in 2011. Ecodesign requirementsThe measure defines circulator as a glandless impeller pump up to 2500W used primarily for central heating systems. A standalone circulator is a circulator separate from the boiler, glandless means that the circulator has the shaft of the motor directly coupled to the impeller (the motor is also immersed in the pumped medium). | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11 - Start year: : 2011 Description: Ventilation Fans 327/2011 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 07 June 2016 A proposed revised regulation for ventilation fans was discussed in Consultation Forum 30 April 2015. Requirements and scopeA fan is defined as a rotary bladed machine that is used to maintain a flow of a gas (typically air) and which is driven by an electric motor. The regulation has an extended product approach, including motor, drive and fan. Fans that fall within the scope of the measurement include fans of power range 125 W to 500 kW. Fans that fall outside the scope are:
The extended product approach is also applied to fans integrated in ventilation units; Lot 10 (residential ventilation and kitchen hoods) and ENTR Lot 6 (non-domestic ventilation). Regulation in forceEcodesign regulation (327/2011)
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 01 - Start year: : 2013 Description: Space and Combination Heaters 813/2013 and 811/2013 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 20 November 2015 Ecodesign requirements and labelling regulations for space and combination heaters entered into force in September 2013. The scope of the ecodesign regulation for space and combination heaters include:
Exceptions are, among others:
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 20 - Start year: : 2015 Description: Local space heating products: 2015/1188, 2015/1185 and 2015/1186 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 23 September 2015 Ecodesign and labelling requirements for solid fuel local space heaters (LSH) entered into force in August 2015. Local room (or space) heating products can be defined as appliances that provide heat to indoor spaces by generating heat at the same location as it is needed. The appliances are self-contained heating units, wall-mounted or chimney bound. The energy labelling regulation applies to all local space heaters, however the product group is regulated by two ecodesign regulations;
Local space heaters with gaseous or liquid fuelsSpace heaters that use electricity, gaseous or liquid fuels, such as electric radiators and electric underfloor heating are covered by the ecodesign regulation 2015/1188. The regulation applies to domestic local space heaters with a nominal heat output of 50 kW or less and commercial local space heaters with a nominal heat output of the product or of a single segment of 120 kW or less. Examples of such products are:
The requirements apply from 1 January 2018. Solid fuel space heatersSolid fuel space heaters are covered by the ecodesign regulation 2015/1185. The regulation applies to solid fuel local space heaters with a nominal heat output of 50 kW or less. Requirements apply from 1 January 2022. LabellingThe labelling regulation applies to local space heaters with a nominal heat output of 50 kW or less. Electric heaters have been excluded from the energy labelling regulation. This is to avoid the direct comparison between gas and electric powered products (see comments from October 2012 in the table below). Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 2015/1188 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11:2009/2014 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Electric Motors 640/2009 and 4/2014 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 29 November 2018 This product group is under revision. Feed back period for proposed ecodesign regulations ended in November 2018. The regulationl covers motors of power range 0,75 to 375 kW. Electric motor systems include a number of energy-using products, e.g. motors, drives, pumps or fans. Motors and variable speed drives are an important part of these products, which is why this regulation requires certain types of motors to be equipped with variable speed drives.Some of the minimum energy efficiency requirements are:
When the performance requirements for motors reach their full impact (by 2020), including the application of variable speed drives in variable load applications, they are estimated to save 135 TWh per year within the EU Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 640/2009 (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Electric motors:640/2009 and 4/2014 Taking effect on January 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 29 January 2020 Revised ecodesign requirements were published 25 October 2019. Revised ecodesign requirements Motors Taking effect on January 1, 2021:
Taking effect July 1, 2023:
Variable Speed DrivesTaking effect on January 1, 2021:
Taking effect July 1, 2021:
Ecodesign requirements in forceThe ecodesign regulation in force covers motors of power range 0,75 to 375 kW. Electric motor systems include a number of energy-using products, e.g. motors, drives, pumps or fans. Motors and variable speed drives are an important part of these products, which is why this regulation requires certain types of motors to be equipped with variable speed drives.
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11: Electric Motors:2009/2017 - Start year: : 2017 Description: The ecodesign requirements for motors are set out in Annex I. Each ecodesign requirement shall apply in accordance with the following timetable: 1. from 16 June 2011, motors shall not be less efficient than the IE2 efficiency level, as defined in Annex I, point 1; 2. from 1 January 2015: (i) motors with a rated output of 7,5-375 kW shall not be less efficient than the IE3 efficiency level, as defined in Annex I, point 1, or meet the IE2 efficiency level, as defined in Annex I, point 1, and be equipped with a variable speed drive. 3. from 1 January 2017: (i) all motors with a rated output of 0,75-375 kW shall not be less efficient than the IE3 efficiency level, as defined in Annex I, point 1, or meet the IE2 efficiency level, as defined in Annex I, point 1, and be equipped with a variable speed drive. The product information requirements on motors are as set out in Annex I. Compliance with ecodesign requirements shall be measured and calculated in accordance with requirements set out in Annex II. | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Regulations in force Ecodesign regulation 640/2009 (pdf) | ||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11:2009/2023 - Start year: : 2023 Description: Electric Motors | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Revised ecodesign requirements Motors Taking effect July 1, 2023:
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| ECEEE Ecodesign Lot 02 - Start year: : 2013 Description: Water heaters and hot water storage tanks 814/2013 and 812/2013 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 04 October 2013 Final ecodesign and labelling regulations for water heaters and hot water storage tanks entered into force in September 2013. The product group is under revision. Consultation forum is scheduled to 3 October 2017. A water heater is defined as a product connected to an external supply of drinking water to generate heat and transfer this water to desired temperature levels. The hot water is typically used for cooking, cleaning, bathing and space heating (and several items in industry). The scope of the ecodesign regulation include:
Exceptions are, among others:
For storage tanks, requirements for standing loss and product information are specified of Annex II, point 2.1. OngoingStudy on specific ecodesign aspects. Regulations in forceRegulation 814/2013 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 10 - Start year: : 2012 Description: Room air conditioning appliances, local air coolers and comfort fans 206/2012 and 626/2011 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 10 April 2012 Ecodesign requirements for room air conditioning appliances entered into force in 2012. Labelling regulation entered into force in July 2011. EcodesignThe scope of the ecodesign regulation includes:
The 12 kW level is the generally agreed limit between small (mainly domestic) and bigger (mainly commercial) air-conditioning appliances. The requirements include:
LabellingThe scope of the energy labelling regulation includes air-to-air electric mains-operated air conditioners with a rated capacity of ≤ 12 kW for cooling, or heating if the product has no cooling function. The labelling requirements include:
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 17 - Start year: : 2013 Description: Vacuum cleaners 666/2013 and 665/2013 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 29 August 2017 Ecodesign and labelling requirements for vacuum cleaners entered into force in July 2013. The product group is under revision. The product study was launched in July 2017. The scope of ecodesign and labelling measures includes electric mains-operated vacuum cleaners intended for domestic and similar commercial cleaning. This excludes for example specially trained cleaners as robot machines and central vacuum cleaners. EcodesignThe ecodesign requirements will enter into force in two stages; 2014 and 2017. From the second tier, requirements on emissions and motor lifetime are introduced. LabellingThe energy labelling regulation applies from 1 September 2014 and 1 September 2017. The provisions include minimum requirements on energy efficiency, cleaning performance and dust re-emission. OngoingProduct study launched 17 July 2017. 18 June 2014:Draft guidelines (doc) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 22 and 23 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Kitchen appliances 65/2014 and 66/2014 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 07 March 2015 Ecodesign and labelling requirements for domestic kitchen appliances entered into force in February 2014. Draft implementation guidelines were issued in March 2015. EcodesignThe ecodesign requirements apply for the following domestic appliances:
The requirements will be introduced in three tiers and include minimum performance on energy effiency, maximum air flow and minimum illumination. LabellingThe scope of the labelling requirements include domestic ovens and range hoods for which two different measuring methods have been adopted. Domestic range hoods will have to comply with mandatory energy labelling scales as follows:
For domestic ovens, a D to A+++ scale will be mandatory from 2015. The regulation applies from January and April 2015. Regulations in forceEcodesign regulation 66/2014 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 24 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Professional washing machines, dryers and dishwashers | |
| Notes: Last updated: 16 April 2014 This lot was discussed in Consultation Forum on horizontal matters 5 May 2014 Appliances that are proposed to be included in the scope of the regulation are:
The scope covers non-household washing machines and textile dryers varying in capacity from 6 kg per load up to more than 500 kg/h for pass-through industrial tumble dryers and more than 2,000 kg/h for industrial tunnel washers. The dishwashers to be covered range from a typical capacity of 200 dishes per hour for a single rack appliance to 6,000 dishes per hour for certain multi-tank dishwashers with conveyors. The proposal suggests that the following products should be excluded from the scope:
OngoingConsultation forum 5 May 2014. Most recent WD (docx) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 25 - Start year: : 2013 Description: Non-tertiary coffee machines 801/2013 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 30 January 2014 Regulation 801/2013 on standby, including requirements for domestic coffee machines, entered into force in September 2013. Consultation Forums of 16 December 2011 and 18 April 2012 supported the view that a product-specific implementing measure for coffee machines should not be adopted. However, requirements on standby were proposed to be made more explicit for coffee machines. Hence, the regulation on networked standby (Lot 26) also includes power management requirements for coffee machines. Ecodesign requirementsFrom 1 January 2015, the delay time after which different coffee machine technologies should go into standby and off modes are:
Regulation in forceEcodesign regulation 801/2013 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 03:2010 - Start year: : 2010 Description: Sound and imaging equipment: DVD/video players and recorders, video projectors, video game consoles | |
| Notes: Last updated: 10 September 2015 A voluntary agreement on game consoles was recognised by the Commission in April 2015. Video game consoles Manufacturers of game consoles presented agreed on a voluntary agreement for this product group in April 2014. In November 2014, after revision, the game console industry submitted a new version of the VA to the Commission. The revised text includes enhanced non-energy requirements, improved alignment with the new VA guidelines, additional consumer information disclosure requirements, and strengthened governance provisions. The market for game consoles is growing, and a greater variation of functionalities (such as motion-detecting peripheral devices) expands the potential audience for this product group. Game consoles are identified as one of the largest category of energy use in households (besides the TV) in the home entertainment area. Other productsOther product groups included in the preparatory study were video players and recorders and projectors Video players and recorders The market for video players and recorders is declining more rapidly than predicted. There is a shift from disc-based systems to internet-connected and other systems and from hard disk drive to USB-powered solutions. There is also a shift towards media streaming, which will remove the need for hard disks. At 2025, it is estimated that there will be no new sales of video recorder/player products, except for small volumes of niche, high-end products. Projectors The market for projectors is also declining more rapidly than expected. Indications show that projectors in many applications will continue to be replaced by widescreen televisions. Voluntary agreementVoluntary agreement on game consoles recognised in April 2015. Voluntary Agreement V1, Final (pdf)
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 11 - Start year: : 2012 Description: Electric pumps (commercial buildings, drinking water, food, agriculture) 547/2012 | |
| Notes: Last updated: 03 October 2017 Consultation Forum for the revision of regulation 547/2012 is scheduled to 8 December 2017. OngoingConsultation forum 8 December 2017. Regulation in forceRegulation 547/2012 (pdf) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 28 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Pumps for waste waters | |
| Notes: Last updated: 07 June 2016 The product study for pumps and waste water was finalised in April 2014. WD lot 28 & 29 (docx) | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENER Lot 29 - Start year: : 2014 Description: Large pumps and pumps for pools, fountains, aquariums | |
| Notes: Last updated: 14 April 2014 The product study for large pumps is expected to be finalised in June 2014. WD lot 28 & 29 (docx) Product study web site | |
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 02:2015 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Distribution and power transformers 548/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Notes: Last updated: 03 October 2017 Consultation Forum for the revision of requirements för power transformers will be held 31 October 2017. Ecodesign ScopeThe scope of the adopted ecodesign requirements includes small, medium and large power transformers with a minimum power rating of 1 kVA used in 50Hz electricity transmission and distribution networks or for industrial applications. ExceptionsExamples of products excluded from the scope are:
RequirementsProposed ecodesign requirements are specified in Annex I of the regulation and will be introduced in two tiers: 2015 and 2021. Minimum energy performance and energy efficiency requirements (Peak Efficiency Index) and product information requirements are also specified in Annex I. OngoingConsultation Forum 31 October 2017. Working document (doc) Final regulationEcodesign regulation 548/2014 (pdf) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ECEEE Ecodesign ENTR Lot 02:2021 - Start year: : 2021 Description: Distribution and power transformers 548/2014 A revised ecodesign regulation was published in October 2019, amending regulation 548/2014.
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| Notes: The new requirements include:
Taking effect on July 1, 2021:
Taking effect on July 1, 2023:
EcodesignScopeThe scope of the adopted ecodesign requirements includes small, medium and large power transformers with a minimum power rating of 1 kVA used in 50Hz electricity transmission and distribution networks or for industrial applications. ExceptionsExamples of products excluded from the scope are:
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