The Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive is one of several regulatory measures to meet European targets for energy efficiency and limiting the effects of climate change. As the European Commission Energy Strategy 2030 explains: “These targets aim to help the EU achieve a more competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to meet its long-term 2050 greenhouse gas reductions target.”
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Who controls the UK’s ErP compliance?
As the workings of the Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive progress and 26th September draws closer for space and water heater compliance (see our previous blog), it is interesting to take a look at the profile of the organisation that is responsible for enforcement of the Directive in the UK. Continue reading Who controls the UK’s ErP compliance?
DESIGNING TARGETS FOR ENERGY REDUCTION
Giving a keynote speech on 17 March 2015 at EUFORES 15th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Vienna1, Vice-President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič spoke about the importance of ecodesign and energy labelling. Continue reading DESIGNING TARGETS FOR ENERGY REDUCTION