Attempts to introduce clearer energy labelling of boilers have been delayed until 2030 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 class . A European Commission hoped to introduce a simpler A - G labelling system to avoid confusion . Unless the position is overturned in talks with the commission and EU states, real-world label changes may now have to wait until the end of next decade, with an overlap between the two systems until then. The proposal will now be considered between 2019 and 2023 – if approved , the new system will then take up to seven years to implement . 25 % of Europe ’s total emissions are produced by heating equipment – equivalent to the emissions produced by transport or industry .
Attempts to introduce clearer energy labelling of boilers have been delayed until 2030 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 class . A European Commission hoped to introduce a simpler A - G labelling system to avoid confusion . The proposal will now be considered between 2019 and 2023 – if approved , the new system will then take up to seven years to implement . 25 % of Europe ’s total emissions are produced by heating equipment – equivalent to the emissions produced by transport or industry .