Introduction to ERP Energy Efficiency Directive 2009/125/EC

From 20 November 2009, the Eco Design Directive EuP was replaced by the New Energy-Related Products Directive (ErP)2009/125/EC. The original Eco design directive only covered energy-consuming products such as microwave ovens, washing machines or televisions. In addition to the products covered by the original EuP Directive, the new ErP Directive also covers products that are energy-related but do not directly use energy, such as double-glazed Windows, taps and sprinkler heads.

The European Commission defines an energy-related product as "any article that has an impact on energy consumption during use". Energy-related products include all energy-consuming products as well as energy-saving products, such as Windows and some household devices that require water (which can reduce the amount of water used and thus the amount of energy required for water heating). Since 20 November 2010, the ErP Directive has been implemented in all EU member States. The European Commission has not yet published a list of products under the new directive, and the final text of the directive is still published in the EU communique

ErP Energy Efficiency Directive CE certification applies to the product range:

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->Circulators

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Computers

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->Dishwashers

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->Domestic ovens，hobs and range hoods

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->Electric motors

<!--[if !supportLists]-->6.      <!--[endif]-->Fans

<!--[if !supportLists]-->7.      <!--[endif]-->Heating and cooling appliances

<!--[if !supportLists]-->8.      <!--[endif]-->Lamps (directional and LED)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->9.      <!--[endif]-->Lamps (non directional)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->10.   <!--[endif]-->Lamps(fluorescent and professional)

<!--[if !supportLists]-->11.   <!--[endif]-->Power supplies

<!--[if !supportLists]-->12.   <!--[endif]-->Refrigerated storage cabinets

<!--[if !supportLists]-->13.   <!--[endif]-->Refrigerating appliances

<!--[if !supportLists]-->14.   <!--[endif]-->Set-top boxes

<!--[if !supportLists]-->15.   <!--[endif]-->Standby and off mode

<!--[if !supportLists]-->16.   <!--[endif]-->Television

<!--[if !supportLists]-->17.   <!--[endif]-->Transformers

<!--[if !supportLists]-->18.   <!--[endif]-->Tumble driers

<!--[if !supportLists]-->19.   <!--[endif]-->Vacuum cleaners

<!--[if !supportLists]-->20.   <!--[endif]-->Ventilation

<!--[if !supportLists]-->21.   <!--[endif]-->Washer-driers (combined) 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->22.   <!--[endif]-->Washing machines

<!--[if !supportLists]-->23.   <!--[endif]-->Wter pumps