Energy labels:
- rank appliances on a scale from A to G according to how much energy they consume
- help consumers save money by choosing products that consume less energy
- can encourage companies to design products that consume less energy
Class A (green) appliances consume the least energy – making them the most energy‑efficient. Class G (red) appliances consume the most energy.
EU rules on energy labelling also apply to some ‘energy‑related products’: goods or systems with an impact on energy consumption during use. The rules do not apply to second-hand products or to means of transport for persons or goods.
Label rating system without the plus sign
Since March 2021, the energy label rating system uses A to G rankings only, instead of A+++ to D ratings as before. This new rating system applies to the following product groups:
- refrigerators
- dishwashers
- washing machines
- televisions
- light bulbs and lamps
The first 4 product groups must feature the rescaled labels from 1 March 2021. Light bulbs and lamps must feature the rescaled label from 1 September 2021.
Products that require labels
For certain product groups, an energy label must be clearly displayed on each product at the point of sale.
Product categories that require energy labels
- Light bulbs and lamps
- Heaters
- Fridges and freezers
- Washing machines and driers
- Air conditioners and fans
- Electronic displays, including televisions
- Kitchen appliances
- Tyres
Energy efficient products
- Lighting
- Heaters
- Refrigeration
- Vacuum cleaners
- Washing machines and driers
- Air conditioners and fans
- Electronic displays and TV boxes
- Kitchen appliances
- Pumps
- Transformers and converters
- Computers and servers
- Imaging equipment
- Game consoles
- Electric motors
- Tyres
- Off mode, standby and networked standby
- Welding equipment
