It's possible that you may soon find a new energy label alongside the current label on your recently purchased dishwasher, washing machine, or refrigerator. Instead of the familiar labels ranging from A+++ to D, you will now see a label from A to G. This new label doesn't mean that your purchase has suddenly become less efficient in energy consumption. Only the label is changing.
The current energy labels have been updated. Instead of a label with values such as A+++, A++, A+, A, B, C, and D, a new system with labels A, B, C, D, E, F, G will be used from March 2021. The new labels will also feature a QR code, which provides more information about the label.
This change will happen first for the following types of appliances:
Starting from September 1st, 2021, electric lamps will also carry the new energy label. However, appliances such as dryers, air conditioners, heating devices, (microwave) ovens, and hoods will continue to carry an energy label from A+++ to G.
Vanaf 1 juli 2025 krijgen alle droogkasten een nieuw energielabel met strengere normen. Dat maakt het makkelijker om te zien welke toestellen echt energiezuinig zijn. Het label loopt van A (zeer zuinig) tot G (minder zuinig), met striktere eisen voor het energieverbruik. Daardoor kan het zijn dat je huidige droogkast met een label A+++ straks een C-label krijgt. Het verbruik blijft hetzelfde, alleen de manier van meten verandert.
Deze strengere beoordeling gebeurt op basis van 100 droogbeurten met het verplichte eco-programma. Tijdens de overgangsperiode zie je twee labels op je toestel: het oude en het nieuwe. Zo zie je meteen het verschil.
Naast het energielabel vind je nu ook pictogrammen en een QR-code op het etiket. Scan de code voor extra technische info en een duidelijk overzicht van het energieverbruik.
The new energy label will be used to demonstrate a clearer distinction between technologically advanced household appliances. Electrical appliances are becoming increasingly energy-efficient, resulting in many appliances currently being labeled as A+++, A++, or A+. With the new rescaling of the labels, fewer appliances will receive the highest A label, allowing for more room to accommodate future technological advancements in appliances.
There is no easy way or rule to transition from the current labels to the new labels. The new labels are based on a new testing method for appliances. It's possible that an A+++ appliance may receive a new label of B or even E. This doesn't mean that the appliance suddenly becomes less energy-efficient. The energy efficiency and performance of the product remain the same; it's only the label that is changing.
If you soon purchase a new dishwasher, washing machine, or other household appliance, you may discover 2 energy labels in the packaging, introducing you to the new label.
It's possible that the new energy label indicates a different or lower score than the old label. This doesn't mean that your product is less energy-efficient. The product remains the same; it's only the label that is changing.
