EU fact of the week
date: 24/03/2017
Clearer energy efficiency labelling rules to empower consumers
The current A+++ to G energy labels for household appliances will be replaced by clear and easier to use A to G labels. This will make energy labels more understandable for consumers and help them make better informed purchasing choices. There will also be a new public database making it easier for citizens to compare the energy efficiency of household appliances. Consumer surveys show that about 85% of European citizens look at energy efficiency labels when they purchase products. Having the best performing ones in the A+ to A+++ categories hid potential substantial differences in energy performance.