On Friday 21 January, the European Commission launched two calls for evidence in the field of ecodesign, with a view to revising the regulation on water pumps and the regulation on air-to-air conditioners, heat pumps, and fans.
In the context of the environmental objectives of the ‘Green Deal’ and those of the circular economy for energy-related products, ecodesign and energy labelling regulations play a key role, says the European Commission in its presentation document.
Thus, the impact assessment on the regulation of air-to-air air conditioners aims to: - update the energy efficiency calculation method; - eliminate the least clean products; - revise the energy label; - define the requirements for comfort fans; - set requirements for reparability.
As for the water pump regulation, the objectives are to: - set stricter requirements to enable energy and financial savings for end-users; - extend the scope of the Regulation; - create an energy label for water pumps; - add requirements for reparability and durability of products.
To access the call for evidence on the water pumps regulation: https://bit.ly/3tMwpQ1
To read the call for input on the regulation of air conditioners and heat pumps: https://bit.ly/3nL4mNl (Original version in French by Pascal Hansens)