Updating standards for local space heating products
Summary
DESNZ proposes updating ecodesign regulations for local space heating products to align with EU standards, replacing 2015/1188 with requirements based on EU Regulation 2024/1103. The consultation seeks views on improved efficiency standards that would reduce energy demand and cut consumer bills. This affects product standards for heating appliances, not electricity market structure.
Why it matters
Redistributive measure that treats symptoms of expensive energy rather than addressing supply or market structure. As such, this represents demand-side intervention that may reduce aggregate energy consumption but does not change the incentives facing generators, networks, or market participants.
Key facts
- •Replaces existing regulations 2015/1188
- •Aligns with EU Regulation 2024/1103
- •Covers local space heating products in Great Britain
- •Aims to improve product efficiency standards
Areas affected
Related programmes
Memo
This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to the ecodesign regulations for local space heating products in Great Britain (GB). The aim is to replace the current regulations (2015/1188) with new standards aligned with the European Union (EU) Regulation (EU) 2024/1103, in order to: improve product efficiency reduce energy demand and cut bills support a circular economy