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Ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters (review)

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The Commission aims to review ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters.

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16 responses

Fern urges coal heater ban and tougher wood stove standards

Fern, 13 Dec 2023

Fern calls for a ban on coal heaters and mandatory pollution-cutting technologies like catalytic converters. They demand stricter emission limits for wood stoves and testing methods that reflect real-world usage. They also advocate for automated air regulation and measures to prevent indoor air pollution.
Stricter rules would help protect forests and reduce climate-damaging biomass burning.
Manufacturers of cheap heaters would lose sales due to bans and higher costs.

DUH demands stricter ecodesign rules for solid fuel heaters

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V., 14 Dec 2023

The organization calls for mandatory electrostatic precipitators and catalytic converters on all stoves. They demand much stricter emission limits for particulate matter and particle numbers while proposing a total ban on coal burning. Additionally, they argue for improved testing procedures that include all burning phases and realistic fuel use.
Stricter standards would directly advance the organization's environmental and public health advocacy goals.
Stove manufacturers and coal users would face higher costs and significant regulatory restrictions.

Health groups urge stronger protections in solid fuel heater regulations

European Public Health Alliance, 14 Dec 2023

The organizations request direct health community involvement in product policy decisions, alignment of health and climate goals, and phase-out of coal-based appliances. They emphasize stricter air quality standards and real-life testing methods that reflect actual usage conditions.
This would strengthen their advocacy for Health in All Policies and reduce air pollution health impacts.
Low-income households face continued health risks from inadequate heating options and poor indoor air quality.

Bioenergy Europe urges fair efficiency rules for biomass heaters

Bioenergy Europe, 12 Dec 2023

Bioenergy Europe requests a new efficiency calculation that accounts for renewability to ensure fair comparisons. They recommend harmonizing testing methods with industry standards and avoiding mandatory third-party certifications. The group warns that setting emission limits for partial loads would be premature.
This would lower compliance costs and protect the market competitiveness of biomass heaters.
Environmental advocates lose more rigorous pollution monitoring and stricter device certification requirements.

European health experts urge phase-out of coal-based heating appliances

European Respiratory Society, 14 Dec 2023

The organization recommends phasing out new coal heaters and aligning emission limits with WHO guidelines. They also request that health experts be directly consulted on environmental product policies.
Stricter standards would reduce the clinical burden of respiratory diseases treated by medical professionals.
Manufacturers of coal-based heaters would see their products banned from the European market.

German housing industry urges EU to permit hybrid gas heaters

Bundesverband deutscher Wohnungs- und Immobilienunternehmen, 21 Nov 2023

The association requests that the EU align its hybrid heat pump definition with German national law. They argue that gas boilers must remain available as replacement parts to cover peak heating loads in apartment blocks. This allows for a gradual transition to green gases like hydrogen or biomethane.
Housing companies avoid high costs and technical barriers when modernizing large apartment buildings.
Environmental targets may be delayed as buildings continue relying on gas-based infrastructure.

Consultation response

Cool Heating Coalition, 14 Dec 2023

The Cool Heating Coalition welcomes the Commissions initiative to review ecodesign requirements for solid-fuel local space heaters. We generally agree with the description of the issues with the current ecodesign requirements. In addition, we would like to note that: - The 2022 EU energy crisis…

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Environmental association Za Zemiata, 13 Dec 2023

Bulgaria is one of the countries in EU, where air quality is unhealthy and domestic heating with wood and to lesser extend coal are a dominant source. Despite the programmes for heating appliances exchange targeting the oldest and dirtiest stoves (space heaters) the progress is slow. Additional…

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Comité Européen des Fabricants d’Appareils de Chauffage et de Cuisine Domestiques, 13 Dec 2023

CEFACD supports the pursuit of sustainable low-carbon heating and improved environmental product performance. Its members work continually to produce efficient and durable products. As such, we would like to emphasise the important role of local space heaters (LSH) in fostering the energy…

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Związek Stowarzyszeń Polska Zielona Sieć, 13 Dec 2023

Opinię przesyłamy w załączniku.

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Polski Klub Ekologiczny Okręg Mazowiecki, 14 Dec 2023

Jako Polski Klub Ekologiczny Okręg Mazowiecki popieramy rewizję wymogów dotyczących ekoprojektu dla miejscowych ogrzewaczy pomieszczeń na paliwo stałe (EC 2015/1185) Jakość powietrza w Polsce, zwłaszcza zimą, jest wciąż zła. Stanowi to zagrożenie dla zdrowia i życia mieszkańców, co potwierdzają…

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Syndicat des énergies renouvelables, 14 Dec 2023

SER (French renewable energy trade association) would like to submit the following inputs : Seasonal energy efficiency (ɳs) needs a new calculation method. In that, SER support the working document supplied by the Technical Committee 295 of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that take…

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HKI Industrieverband Haus-, Heiz- und Küchentechnik e.V., 8 Dec 2023

The German HKI industry association represents the interests of more than 110 manufacturers of domestic heating and cooking appliances. As such, it strongly supports the goals of sustainable and, as far as possible, CO2-neutral heat generation and improved air quality. The development and…

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SINTEF Energi AS, 14 Dec 2023

Please find the feedback in the attached document.

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Luftförorenings- och klimatsekretariatet, 12 Dec 2023

We start from the conclusions of the 2021 JRC report, which has clearly shown that the use of biomass for heating is a lose-lose choice, contributing to both the climate and biodiversity crises, two major concerns addressed by the European Green Deal. Residential solid fuel combustion is the…

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Parents For Future Germany, 7 Dec 2023

Festbrennstoff-Einzelraumheizgeräte haben zur Senkung der Energiekosten im Krisenwinter 2022 beigetragen und den Bedarf an Energieeinfuhren reduziert. Zur Minderung der Treibhausgasemissionen sind diese Öfen jedoch nicht geeignet. Da das Energieholz aus heimischer Lage dauerhaft nicht reicht, ist…