Impact of the ecodesign directive on HVAC products

Abstract

The Ecodesign Directive and the Energy Labelling Directive are being implemented and will extensively modify the regulatory landscape for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products in the European market. The objective of the ErP-Directive is the reduction of energy consumption and the CO₂-emission rates as well as an increase of the overall share of renewable energies. This directive applies to all products placed on the market within the European Economic Area (EEA). Relevant for the AHUs is the EC-Directive 1253/2014/ EG that came into force on November 26^th, 2014. Within the framework of this directive and as of January 1^st, 2016, new requirements concerning the energy efficiency of AHUs will apply within the European Economic Area (EEA). The paper analyzes the changes these directives imply with respect to HVAC product performances and their consequences.