Energy Labelling
Energy labelling is a system designed to provide consumers with simple information about a product's energy consumption and energy efficiency. Energy consumption can be used to calculate the annual cost of using a product.
Energy efficiency is indicated on an alphabetical scale, where A is assigned to the most energy-efficient products, B to the second most energy-efficient products, and so on. The letters are referred to as "energy classes".
Visually, energy labelling is typically displayed in the form of a label showing the product's energy class and other relevant information such as annual energy consumption, capacity, and noise level.
As a Consumer
The energy class allows you as a consumer to compare products across brands, models, and sizes. This makes it easier for you to identify the most climate-friendly product in a purchasing situation, benefiting both the environment and your economy.
As a Manufacturer
For you as a manufacturer, energy labelling is a competitive parameter that gives you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd if your product is energy efficient.
Understanding Energy Labelling
Energy labelling compliance is crucial for entering certain markets. Here's what you need to know:
Many regions – including the EU – have mandatory rules for energy labeling. This means that your product may only be sold in these markets if it comes with an accompanying energy label.
It is not a requirement to have your product tested at an external laboratory, but it can be a good idea because you are responsible for the figures you provide on the energy label.
Authorities in different regions perform market controls every year, where a number of products are selected and tested. As a manufacturer or supplier of a product, it is your responsibility to ensure that energy efficiency and performance are consistent for all products manufactured under the same model name.
If the energy labelling is incorrect, you may be required to remove your product from the market and pay compensation to those consumers who have purchased your product based on the incorrect energy labelling.
Some markets also have rules that exclude products with the poorest energy efficiency. These rules are called ecodesign requirements and are implemented with a series of dates that progressively shift the boundary for which energy classes become illegal to sell and bring to the market.
Calculation of Energy Efficiency Index (EEI)
The Energy Efficiency Index is calculated based on the formulas specified in the regulation associated with the specific product category. The regulation also includes a table that indicates which energy classes (A, B, C...) can be achieved for each energy efficiency index.
Basically, the energy efficiency index is a ratio between the product's actual energy consumption and a reference energy consumption. The reference energy consumption is calculated as a function of the product's performance.
How Is Energy Labelling Determined?
Energy labelling is determined through a standardized process involving different tests and calculations. For each product category, there is a specific test standard that must be followed. The standards can be found on www.ds.dk/en.
You are always welcome to contact us to learn more about how your product will be energy labeled.