EHPA/EPEE has welcomed the adoption of the energy label for heaters by the College of Commissioners this week.
From 2015 consumers will be able to choose the most efficient heater for their home, based on a single energy label. This label is expected to boost the uptake of renewable heating solutions and of heat pumps in particular.

In a joint statement, Thomas Nowak, secretary general of EHPA, and Andrea Voigt, of EPEE, said: 'With the adoption of the energy label for heaters, the European Commission is sending a very positive and strong signal to citizens and industry in Europe, setting a major milestone towards the achievement of its EU 2020 targets, in particular improving energy efficiency and the use of renewables.'

Along with the future Ecodesign implementing measure on heaters (ENER Lot 1) and water heaters (ENER Lot 2), which will be voted on 13 March by member states, the energy label for both product groups will greatly contribute to substantial energy and CO2 savings, the associations say.

The energy label will indirectly support the development of more energy efficient products and therefore contribute to maintaining Europe as a technology leader in this segment. The impact on heat pump technology in the marketplace will secure and create jobs and industrial investment in Europe, according to EHPA and EPEE.