Appliances: Energy label changes as of 1 March 2021

The European energy label has helped us to identify the most economical products since 1995. Except that with technological and regulatory developments, new A+, A++ and A+++ classes have been created over the years and all devices are now well classified.

The new label proposes a scale from A to G. A device previously classified as A+++ can be classified as C, an A++ device can be classified as E, an A++ device can be classified as G. The first classes A and B are reserved for future products that are even more economical than those of today.

As of 1^er march 2021, the new labeling covers the following new appliances: dishwasher, washing machine and washer-dryer, refrigerator, freezer, wine cellar, television and screen. At 1^er September 2021, it will extend to bulbs and LEDs, and then to other product families in the coming years (dryer, vacuum cleaner, water heater, etc.). Pending these new changes, the two label versions will coexist.