New Energy Labels 29/03/2021

The energy label has been a mainstay of appliances and products for more than 25 years.  It has supported consumers and professional buyers in the searching and choosing of energy efficient products, and helped manufacturers and retailers develop more innovative and efficient products.

Due to increased demand for more environmentally friendly options, the energy that products use has reduced. This means that the current labelling scheme, ranging from A+++ to D, has become less effective. The use of multiple '+' signs reduces clarity and most modern products now occupy the top two or three classes. This makes it more difficult for consumers to identify the most efficient products.

The label has therefore been revised and optimised. The new label, which will appear in high street and online shops from March 2021, will feature a new, simpler range: A to G.

Customers can view the details of the changes on the government supported website:

https://energylabel.org.uk/  

In addition, there is onfirmation on the government website:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-energy-labelling-of-products