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What is the Energy-related products (ErP) Directive?
Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament establishes a framework for setting Community ecodesign requirements for energy-related products, such as like convector heaters, fan heaters, bathroom heaters, towel rails, etc. It contributes to sustainable development by improving energy efficiency and the level of environmental protection, while improving the security of energy supply.
What does this mean in relation to electric heating appliances?
It is a strategy of European Union as a means of reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in response to climate change. Regulation (EU) 2024/1103 repeals the old Regulation 2015/1188 and it is the implementing measure under Directive 2009/125/EC concerning the electric heating appliances. The adopted measures are estimated to lead to cumulative energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The new rules in particular extend the scope of ecodesign and introduce maximum energy consumption levels for low-power modes, such as the off mode, standby mode, networked standby mode or idle mode. Minimum efficiency levels has been raised. Manufacturers are required to make available spare parts and related information for the purpose of repairing local space heaters.The products that meet the Ecodesign requirements are labeled with a CE mark.
To which TESY products does the new Ecodesign Regulation 2024/1103 apply?
Electric convector heaters
Electric fan heaters
Electric quartz heaters
Bathroom heaters
Towel rails
How will consumers know what to choose?
The Ecodesign Regulation is based on the calculation of the ‘seasonal space heating energy efficiency’ (ηs) for each electric heating appliance. Each type of heater must meet the minimum requirements depending on the type of installation (fixed or portable) or on the design (towel rail, visibly glowing radiant heater or standard heater). For TESY products these requirements are as follows: ηs = 44,7% for portable (free-standing) appliances; ηs = 47.5 % for fixed appliances with a nominal heat output above 250 W; ηs = 40.5 % for visibly glowing radiant local space heaters with a nominal heat output equal or below 1,2 kW;. ηs = 46 % for towel rails with a nominal heat output above 250 W. For better seasonal energy efficiency the appliances shall be equipped with mechanical or electronic thermostat with day or week timer. Other additional control options are also important for energy saving, such as adaptive start, presence detection, open window detection, and others.
How does TESY accept the new regulation?
As an innovative company, TESY welcomes the idea.