Ecolabel - Timeline Update – February 2013

Page 2 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 Quod est? The EU Ecolabel helps you identify products and services that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle, from the extraction of raw material through to production, use and disposal. Recognised throughout Europe, EU Ecolabel is a voluntary label promoting environmental excellence which can be trusted.

Page 3 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 The EU Ecolabel was launched in 1992 when the European Community decided to develop a Europe-wide voluntary environmental scheme that consumers could trust. Since then, the number of products and services awarded the EU Ecolabel has increased every year. By the end of 2011, more than 1,300 licences had been awarded, and today, the EU Ecolabel can be found on more than 17,000 products. A licence gives a company the right to use the EU Ecolabel logo for a specific product group. History

Page 4 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 Heat pumps

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Page 6 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 The EU Ecolabel currently covers a huge range of products and services, all non-food and non-medical

Page 7 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 This refers to the awarding countries; The products can be sold across the continent.

Page 8 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 Ecolabel for heat pumps Decision 2007/742/EC Electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps The EU Ecolabel logo on Heat pumps tells you: –The product has improved energy efficiency during heating and cooling modes. –The product reduces or prevents the risks for the environment and for human health related to the use of hazardous substances. –The product has a lower global warming impact. –It contains instructions for correct environmental use. April 2011: 60 heat pumps ecolabelled

Page 9 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 EU Ecolabel Working Plan The purpose of this working plan is to set a number of realistic and achievable objectives for the next five years. The work plan should serve as an operational tool for monitoring the development of the scheme and, most importantly, for product group planning and management.

Page 10 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 The criteria expired in the end of 2011 New criteria to be developed -EU Ecolabel Working Plan Draft working documents for ‘hydronic heat generators’

Page 11 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 EU Ecolabel Working Plan Annex IV: priorities for ecolabelling –2. Heating system (room) –7. Water heating system Behind the schedule…

Page 12 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February /2011 Revision of Regulation (EC) 1980/ st Draft for on establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel for hydronic central heating generators / heating systems EU Ecolabel Working Plan for EU Ecolabel Working Plan for Entry into force of Revision(EC) No 66/2010 Timeline: / / /2013 Q New Ecolabel Regulation 2nd Draft version 3rd Draft version Q Ecodesign/Ener gylabbeling Lot 1 to be voted upon!(?) Ecolabel criteria for ‘heating systems’ into force Sent to EUEB in 03/2013 After vote, Ecolabel text sent to Regulatory Committee for final vote

Page 13 Ecolabel – EHPA presentation – 15 February 2013 EHPA actions Follow-up development of criteria for hydronic heat generators: –Contact with EU Commission –In cooperation with national HP associations and members –With potentially other associations Communicate via: –Position papers –Press releases