Attempts to introduce clearer energy labelling of boilers have been delayed until up to seven years due to opposition by rightwing MEPs in the European parliament. The existence of A+++ labels currently means that an A+ rated product may be the least energy efficient in its group. A European commission hoped to introduce a simpler A-G labelling system to avoid confusion. The proposal will now be reviewed up to seven years – if approved, the new scheme will then take 2030 to implement. 25% of the EU bloc ’s “It is also a matter of incentivising efficiency gains from condensing gas boilers, which are currently classified as ‘A’ grade. CO2 emissions are caused by heating equipment – equivalent to the amount produced by transport or industry.
Attempts to introduce clearer energy labelling of boilers have been delayed until up to seven years due to opposition by rightwing MEPs in the European parliament. The existence of A+++ labels currently means that an A+ rated product may be the least energy efficient in its group. A European commission hoped to introduce a simpler A-G labelling system to avoid confusion. The proposal will now be reviewed up to seven years – if approved, the new scheme will then take 2030 to implement. 25% of the EU bloc ’s CO2 emissions are caused by heating equipment – equivalent to the amount produced by transport or industry.