Goodbye Class A! Energy Labels Are Changing Starting July 2025!
Are you ready to forget the familiar energy efficiency labels that have confused us for years? Starting July 2025, the old scale with those infamous pluses will be history, replaced by a brand-new rating system that promises to make buying household appliances, especially tumble dryers, much easier.
What’s Changing?
The old label system with classes from A+++ to D is going away. The new system brings back the original scale from A to G, but with one huge twist – Class A is gone! Because of technological advances, most devices were rated in the top Class A, so the EU decided to reset the scale to create real distinctions again.
The worst devices will now be rated F or G, while the best will be in classes B or C. The familiar color scheme remains – green for the most efficient, red for the energy guzzlers.
Why Does This Matter?
Consumers will find it easier to compare devices because the differences will be clearer. However, there’s a catch – energy classes under the old and new systems are not comparable. A device that used to be rated A++ might now be classified as D or even lower. This means many appliances will appear less efficient, even if they aren’t actually worse.
How Will This Be Implemented?
From July 2025, retailers will have only 14 working days to update all tumble dryers with the new labels, both in stores and online. The transition phase started in March, with retailers using both old and new labels simultaneously.
The Bigger Picture of Energy Efficiency
This isn’t just a cosmetic change. The European Union aims for all devices to switch to a unified AG system by 2030. According to the European Commission, these measures could save as much electricity as Belgium and Luxembourg consume together in one year! Imagine the impact on electricity bills and the planet.
Bonus: Heating Labels Are Changing Too
New energy labels will also apply to heating systems, boilers, fuel-fired boilers, and other hot water devices. The goal is to harmonize the entire EU and give consumers a clearer picture of energy consumption.
Is This Just Another EU Headache?
Many will say this is just another way to confuse buyers and let manufacturers push pricier devices. But looking at the bigger picture, the goal is to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment. Still, the transition will be confusing, and many consumers will feel their appliances suddenly became less efficient.
Conclusion
Get ready for a revolution in buying household appliances! The old Class A is history, and the new scale will force us to relearn what energy efficiency means. Will this really help consumers or just create chaos? Time will tell.
So, what do you think about these changes? Will the new label help you pick a better appliance, or is this just another EU complication? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for or against this energy revolution!
Source: Blic, Feniks magazin