Changes to energy ratings
You might have noticed a sticker on the back of an electrical product or appliance you've purchased. That sticker is an energy label, which indicates how energy efficient the item is.
Changes to energy ratings – what you need to know for your home and appliances.
What has changed and why?
The Government has changed the energy ratings to incentivise manufacturers to produce increasingly energy efficient products.
This means that the ratings for appliances may now be lower than you would expect. It does not affect the energy efficiency of appliances. If an appliance was A+ and is now rated G, it does not necessarily mean it’s less efficient. In the new rating system the most efficient classes A and B are reserved for technologies that are yet to be developed and produced, so are not available in the market today.
What products can I find energy labels on?
- Washing machines and washer-driers
- Dishwashers
- Electronic displays
- Refrigerators
- Lights
What do the new QR Codes on energy labels mean?
The new energy labels on appliances will display a QR code that you scan with your smartphone so you can access the energy efficiency details of your product quickly whilst you are in the shop and before making your purchase.