Baxi explains ErP (Energy-related Products) Directive. Due to be implemented from September 26, 2015, the ErP consists of new regulations to help the EU achieve its 20-20-20 target to reduce energy use by 20% and increase the share of renewable energies by 20% by 2020.
ErP will eventually affect all products that have an impact on energy during use, so boilers, water heaters and renewables will all be covered. In terms of boilers, the scope of ErP includes all domestic and commercial products with an output lower than 400kW.
It will apply to all 30 countries in the European Economic Area, and will be applied in the same way at the same time. It is likely to have a major impact in many European markets, as standard efficiency products (and some lower performing high efficiency products) will essentially be banned.
The Baxi leaflet explains all about the two directives within ErP: Ecodesign and Energy Labelling.
The Ecodesign Directive will apply to space heaters and combi space heaters with an output <400kW (Lot 1), as well as water heaters and hot water storage tanks <2,000 litres (Lot 2). The Ecodesign Regulations set the minimum energy performance required for products bearing the CE mark to be placed on the market.
The Energy Labelling Directive complements and works in conjunction with Ecodesign. Space heaters and combi space heaters <70kW will require an energy label, as will water heaters and hot water storage tanks <500 litres.
Baxi also explains who is responsible for ErP and the role of both the manufacturer and the installer.
