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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9874

2 April 2009
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/energy
Efficiency standards for household electrical goods

Brussels, 01/04/2009 (Agence Europe) - With effect from mid-2010, televisions, fridges, freezers, washing machines and dishwashers will all have to meet minimum energy consumption standards before they can be marketed. At the same time, energy labels on these goods, currently graded from “A” (top energy efficiency rating) to “G” (the lowest) will be reviewed to take account of the general improvement in technology. The scale will be completed with new scores beyond the top category,...

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