Energy Labelling
Energy efficiency labelling was introduced in 1995. Regulations now cover fridges and freezers, washing machines, tumble driers, combined washer-driers, dishwashers, electric ovens, air conditioning units and lamps. All new products of these types that are for sale, hire or hire purchase (including mail order, catalogue and internet shopping) must display an energy efficiency label.
The Regulations rate products from A to G in terms of overall efficiency. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient, and ‘G’ rated products the least efficient. Each appliance should be supplied with a label for the retailer to display. This label must be displayed on the outside front or top of the appliance, so that it is clearly visible whenever the appliance is displayed for sale.
An energy label should include the supplier’s name, the model, the model’s energy efficiency class and its energy consumption. Other information will also need to be included, but this will vary depending on the type of appliance.
Manufacturers don’t always supply retailers with the template that makes sense of the informa
tion, so
the templates are provided here for you to download and print.