Heat Pumps To Be Rated Under Energy Related Products Directive (ErP)

The ErP directive requires that all space and water heater technology such as a heat pump will need to display an energy label in both residential and commercial installations. This will allow for the identification of the most energy-efficient products on the market whilst brining heating products into the same standard as other energy consuming goods such as fridges and washing machines. These labels will show the efficiency ranging from the most efficient A++ to the least efficient G and will be clearly marked with coloured bars from green (the most efficient) to red (least efficient).

Generally speaking there are two parts to the ErP strategy which affect both manufacturers and installers and everyone involved needs to understand how this will change the heating market. The first is called the EcoDesign regulation where manufacturers will need to produce energy-using products that meet energy performance standards.