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Energy labelling of low temperature heat emitters

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The aim of this initiative is to develop an energy label favouring the wider awareness and uptake of low temperature emitters (“radiators”), in order to increase the energy efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact of space heating systems.

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ID: 13998

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8 responses

ENGIE urges technological neutrality in radiator energy labelling

ENGIE, 29 Jul 2025

ENGIE advocates for technologically neutral evaluation criteria that include high efficiency gas boilers and hybrids. They suggest a framework reflecting the technical and economic realities of existing buildings.
ENGIE would protect its gas-related business assets and reduce the risk of costly renovations.
Heat pump manufacturers lose the exclusive competitive advantage the original proposal would have provided.

ECOS advocates for energy labels on low-temperature radiators

Environmental Coalition on Standards, 29 Jul 2025

ECOS wants labels showing how radiator size affects efficiency and testing for lower operating temperatures. They also want indicators for noise levels and the total environmental impact of materials used.
Implementing these standards strengthens their influence in promoting environmentally friendly heating technology across Europe.
Manufacturers of inefficient equipment will face market pressure as the worst performers are penalized.

EHPA urges focus on heat pump integration for radiator labels

European Heat Pump Association, 28 Jul 2025

The industry suggests prioritizing heat pump deployment over standalone consumer labels for radiators. They recommend using technical information sheets to assist with building energy calculations.
Focusing on technical performance data makes their heating and cooling solutions more attractive.
Traditional radiator manufacturers face disadvantages if assessment emphasizes high material usage.

Gas Distributors Urge Assessment of Low-Temperature Emitters with Gas Systems

Gas Distributors for Sustainability, 29 Jul 2025

The organization requests the Commission explore benefits of low-temperature emitters with condensing boilers and assess their role in broader renovation strategies including hybrid heating systems. They propose comparing cost-benefits across multiple decarbonisation scenarios involving heat pumps, hybrid systems, thermally driven heat pumps, and condensing boilers with varying renovation approaches.
This would maintain the viability of gas infrastructure for renewable gases and avoid costly mandatory radiator replacements.
Buildings relying solely on electric heat pumps may face higher costs without gas alternatives being considered viable.

Consultation response

Association of the European Heating Industry, 29 Jul 2025

This document contains comments from the association of the European Heating Industry (EHI) to the call for evidence on energy labelling for low temperature heat emitters. You will find more details on our position in the documents attached, i.e. our comments to the preparatory study conducted by…

Consultation response

PANASONIC EUROPE BV, 25 Jul 2025

Panasonic Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Europe would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to provide input on the call for evidence on energy labelling of low temperatures heat emitters. Our detailed feedback can be consulted in attachment.

Consultation response

European Committee of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers, 28 Jul 2025

Eurovent provided the study consultant with a set of technical comments on the interim preparatory study report. The comments provided at that time are confirmed and constitute the technical background for the negative opinion on the inclusion of fan coil units expressed hereafter. The interim…

Consultation response

Cool Heating Coalition, 29 Jul 2025

Attached you will find the recommendations of the Cool Heating Coalition, the civil society voice on heating and cooling.