We would like to provide you with an update on the expected timelines for the new energy labelling regulations for Lot 1 and Lot 2 products (Space and Water Heaters). The Inter Service Consultation and Open Public Consultation, where the new draft regulation will be available, is foreseen for the first quarter of 2025. This should be followed by the Regulatory Vote and Expert Group Meeting in the second quarter of 2025. The adoption and publication of the new regulations are expected in the first quarter of 2026. The transition period is yet to be confirmed but is likely to be at least one year, meaning that the full implementation is expected for early 2027.
It is important to note that significant changes are expected in the new draft regulations. The European Commission (EC) is no longer proposing a phase-out date for gas boilers, meaning individual gas boilers will remain on the market. Consequently, packages with solar components will continue as previously defined, with updates on the labels and some definitions, which are regarded as positive changes. However, this raises questions about the continuation of “Solar Hybrids” (solar thermal + gas boiler) as a product (hence included also on ecodesign), as this could lead to similar solutions with different requirements. These solutions shall be set aside in the new draft.
Currently, we are discussing several topics with the EC, including the look-up tables for solar device efficiency, the status of thermosiphons (as a product, under ecodesign and with the possibility of including the warmer climate zone on the label), and the inclusion of references to hybrids in relation to packages.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the SHE Secretariat. Those actively engaged with this process are also welcome to join our expert group following these topics.
About Solar Heat Europe/ESTIF:
Solar Heat Europe/ESTIF’s mission is to promote solar heat as a key technology for the decarbonisation of heating and cooling in Europe and to realise the high potential of solar heat in the energy transition. With members in more than 15 European countries, Solar Heat Europe members cover different parts of the value chain, being based in countries as diverse as Finland or Cyprus.
Contact:
| Valérie Séjourné Managing Director valerie.sejourne@solarheateurope.eu Tel: +32 471 34 19 24 | Anna Ledro Communications and Events Officer anna.ledro@solarheateurope.eu Tel: +32 2 318 40 59 |