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European Union energy label |
According to several different EU Directives (92/75/CEE, 94/2/CE, 95/12/CE, 96/89/CE, 2003/66/CE, et alia) most white goods, light bulb packaging and cars must have an EU Energy Label clearly displayed when offered for sale or rent. The energy efficiency of the appliance is rated in terms of a set of energy efficiency classes from A to G on the label, A being the most energy efficient, G the least efficient. The labels also give other useful information to the customer as they choose between various models. The information should also be given in catalogues and included by internet retailers on their websites.
In an attempt to keep up with advances in energy efficiency, A+ and A++ grades were later introduced for refrigeration products.
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The energy labels are separated into at least four categories:
Here is the table that indicates the energy efficiency, the index is calculated for each appliance according to its consumption and its compartments' volume taking into account the appliance type. The index is thus not calculated in kW·h.
| A++ | A+ | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <30 | <42 | <55 | <75 | <90 | <100 | <110 | <125 | >125 |
The label also contains:
For cold appliances (and this product alone), for models that are more economical that those of category A, categories A+ and A++ have been assigned.
For washing machines the energy efficiency scale is calculated using a cotton cycle at 60°C (140°F) with a maximum declared load. This load is typically 6 kg. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of washing.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <0.19 | <0.23 | <0.27 | <0.31 | <0.35 | <0.39 | >0.39 |
The energy label also contains information on:
For tumble dryers the energy efficiency scale is calculated using the cotton drying cycle with a maximum declared load. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of load. Different scales apply for condenser and vented dryers.
Condenser dryers
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <0.55 | <0.64 | <0.73 | <0.82 | <0.91 | <1.00 | >1.00 |
Vented dryers
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <0.51 | <0.59 | <0.67 | <0.75 | <0.83 | <0.91 | >0.91 |
The label also contains:
For combined washer dryers the energy efficiency scale is calculated using the cotton drying cycle with a maximum declared load. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of load. Different scales apply for condenser and vented dryers.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <0.68 | <0.81 | <0.93 | <1.05 | <1.17 | <1.29 | >1.29 |
The label also contains:
The energy efficiency is calculated according to the number of place settings. For the most common size of appliance, the 12 place setting machine the following classes apply. The unit is expressed in kW·h per 12 place settings.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <1.06 | <1.25 | <1.45 | <1.65 | <1.85 | <2.05 | >2.05 |
The label also contains:
The label also contains:
The directive applies only to units under 12 kW. On every label, you will find:
For air conditioners with heating capability, you will also find:
On every label, you will find:
For motor-vehicle it isn't electrical efficiency that is indicated but carbon dioxide emissions in grammes per kilometre travelled.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| <100 | <120 | <140 | <160 | <200 | <250 | >250 |
Other information that is indexed for the energy label is:
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List of energy labels in Europe: http://www.energy.eu/focus/energy-label.php
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