The Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives for water heaters and hot water storage tanks come into force on September 26 this year, and will ensure that only the most efficient water heaters are being manufactured, specified, sold, and installed, says Jonathan Tedstone, category manager for Andrews Water Heaters (pictured).
He explained: “From 26 September 2015 water heaters and storage tanks with an output of up to 400 kW and storage volume of 2,000 litres will need to meet minimum energy performance criteria, and those with outputs of up to 70 kW and storage volumes of 500 litres will require an energy label. This is in line with the EU Directive 2009/125/EC.”
The company added: “The energy efficiency bands will initially range from A to G, but will eventually extend to A+++. Conventional water heaters will have an A-G classification, while A+, A++ and A+++ will be reserved for products that use renewable energy. Additional performance and efficiency parameters will need to be conveyed via a ‘technical fiche’ included in the product installation manual, and available in product literature and on company websites.”
