ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR APPLIANCES AND PRODUCTS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the discussion of the main steps in the implementation of energy efficiency standards for household appliances and other energy-consuming products in the European Union during 2021–2022, the essence of the updated proposal of the European Green Deal, and the disclosure of prospects for its improvement. The issues of energy efficiency and energy saving, which were included in the current energy policy of the EU as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are identified. The passport data of household appliances informs about the degree of energy efficiency of the appliance (energy consumption to perform the functions of the appliance according to its purpose). Energy efficiency standards have been introduced in EU countries for devices produced by industrial enterprises, i.e. production of products with low energy efficiency is prohibited. The experience of using these standards testifies to the correctness of the approach to solving energy problems. Today, energy labelling are the rules of the single market, which, on the one hand, facilitate the transition to the use of “clean energy” and accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency programs worldwide, and on the other hand, facilitate the process of development and improvement of a uniform regulatory framework for all parties. Data on the energy labelling of energy-consuming goods is entered by manufacturers into the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL). The new EU plan to end dependence on Russian fossil fuel imports, REPowerEU, is aimed at energy conservation, clean energy production, and diversification of energy supplies. The document emphasizes that energy conservation is the cheapest, safest, and cleanest way to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports from Russia. EU policy on eco-design and energy labelling is a key part of the agenda of this plan.