SIP launches ErP-compliant Fireball heater range

Updated EU Energy-Related Products Directive consists of Ecodesign Directive and Energy Labelling Directive

SIP launches ErP-compliant Fireball heater range

SIP Industrial Products has upgraded its full Fireball heater range for increased energy efficiency, to take the lead in reducing energy footprint through design and manufacture, and to comply with the updated EU Energy-Related Products (ErP) Directive.

Since 2009, the EU has been rolling out energy information on appliances like washing machines, electronics, and in recent years, these directives have also been widened to include all domestic and commercial heating products.

The Ecodesign portion of ErP dictates that all products affect the environment throughout their cycle, including selections of materials, manufacturing, energy usage, and disposal and recycling.

The EU Commission estimates more than 80 per cent of the environmental impact of a product is determined through the design stages.

Ecodesign should be considered in all aspects of the products life, and thus the directive considers this essential to the effort to reduce a product’s environmental impact.

Ecodesign considerations cannot compromise safety or functionality, or adversely affect consumer affordability.

The Energy Labelling Directive outlines the requirements for transposing this information to customers.

A simplified model has been established so that products receive an efficiency classification.

The ErP Directive and its subsidiaries make up a collection of regulation that form a legal framework applicable for companies across the European Union’s member states that manufacture energy-using machines and appliances.

The primary aim of the ErP Directive as a whole is to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gasses and harmful emission by 20 per cent, and raising the share of EU energy consumption that is produced from renewable resources, in line with the EU’s 20-20 target.

CO2 emissions

It is estimated that these directives will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 16 million tons in 2020.

Whilst the ErP Directive helps to reduce environmental impact of design and manufacturing heaters and heating products, it also helps the consumer in a number of ways.

SIP Fireball heaters are now fully ErP-compliant across the range, whether electric, diesel, paraffin, or kerosene.

A SIP spokesperson said: “Customers of SIP can be sure to receive the highest possible energy efficiency, and a responsible manufacturing practice, so that when you buy an SIP Fireball heater, you are actively helping us contribute positively to the EU Directives for reducing emissions and improving life for consumers.

“You’ll be getting more efficient heating products for your home, work, or business, whilst not paying any more for these benefits.”

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