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The Ecodesign Directive and Implications on Energy Related Products

The Ecodesign Directive and Implications on Energy Related Products. University of Limerick Life Cycles Engineering Aidan Windebank 2014. What is the Ecodesign Directive?. Aims to lower energy usage and environmental impacts of energy related products throughout their whole life cycle.

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The Ecodesign Directive and Implications on Energy Related Products

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  1. The Ecodesign Directive and Implications on Energy Related Products University of Limerick Life Cycles Engineering Aidan Windebank 2014

  2. What is the Ecodesign Directive? • Aims to lower energy usage and environmental impacts of energy related products throughout their whole life cycle. • Introduced into European Union Legislation in 2005 • Amended in 2009 • Working plan for 2012-214

  3. How Does the Directive Work? • European Commission adopts working plans to identify products to target. • Each product studied to determine possible benefits from ecodesign. • Draft submitted to Consultation Forum. • Draft voted on by Regulatory Committee. • Reviewed by European Parliament.

  4. What Type of Products are Targeted? Energy Using Products (EUPs) • Products that directly consume or generate electricity. • Boiler, Electronics, Washing Machine etc. • Lighting • Transformers, Industrial Fans Energy Related Products (ERPs) • Products that do not directly use energy, but have effect on energy consumption. • Windows • Insulation Materials • Shower Heads

  5. Projected Energy Savings • More than 80% of the environmental impact of a product is determined at the design stage. • First 13 measures projected to reduce electricity usage in EU by 12% of 2009 levels.

  6. Benefits to EuropeanConsumers and Industry • Ensure the use of more energy efficient products that have reduced environmental impact. • “Sustainable Competitiveness” • Standardized regulations for all countries in European Union. • “Economies of Scale”

  7. Energy Labeling Directive • Works in tandem with Ecodesign Directive • Grade products on a scale • Guides consumers towards products with better energy ratings • Phases out products with worst energy ratings

  8. Expectations of Industries • Meet limits set by individual product measures • May require full life cycle analysis of products • Include information requirements for consumers • Any product that does not meet the requirements will not be approved for CE marking

  9. Conclusions • Better products for consumers • Better products for the environment • Greatly help the EU meet energy reduction goals

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