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EU Joint Research Centre’s ICT Task Force Draft Study – Coolproducts policy recommendations

Published: December 5, 2022

Following the release of the ICT Task Force Study reports on Task 12 ‘Final Policy Recommendations’ andthe stakeholder consultation meeting on 15 November 2022, Coolproducts experts gathered their policy recommendations in a position paper. Access the document here.

Smartphones & tablets: analysis of Ecodesign proposals

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Published: September 19, 2022

In August 2022, the European Commission proposed Ecodesign and energy label requirements for smartphones and tablets. New measures are expected to make our devices longer lasting, easier to repair and help citizens identify the best-performing models. The proposed rules are expected to apply to all phones and tablets sold in Europe from 2024 onwards. Before the […]

REVIEW OF THE MEERP METHODOLOGY FOR ECODESIGN OF ENERGY-RELATED PRODUCTS (TASKS 1 TO 5) – COOLPRODUCTS COMMENTS

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Published: September 8, 2022

Following the second stakeholder consultation meeting on 23 June 2022, the environmental stakeholders hereby submit their views on the draft JRC Technical Report on the Review of the Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP). We appreciate the work undertaken by the JRC to refine the methodology to examine the wider resource efficiency impacts of […]

Italian Super Bonus: A Bonus For A Fairer Energy Transition — Webinar briefing

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Published: August 31, 2022

In times of crisis, it’s always the most vulnerable that pay the highest price. Things are no different when it comes to the energy crisis. While Europe’s aspired renovation plans projected a large rollout of both heat pumps and solar rooftops, many wonder how these plans will materialise for those without access to necessary investment […]

Enhancing the role of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling of heating products for REPowerEU

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Published: April 11, 2022

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the recent publication of the REPowerEU communication and following the action plan, the EU has committed to drastically accelerating the clean energy transition and increasing Europe’s energy independence from fossil fuel imports. To do so, it is now more vital than ever that the heavily gas-reliant heating sector […]

Comments on JRC’s ICT Task Force study

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Published: December 21, 2021

On 20 December 2021, ECOS, Coolproducts and EEB sent joint comments for the JRC’s ICT Task Force study (more information on the task force available here). Read our input here.

Comments on the 2nd Ecodesign and Energy Labelling consultation forum for air conditioners, comfort fans and local space heaters

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Published: September 8, 2021

July 2021 is officially the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. Heatwaves are becoming both more frequent and more intense as a result of the global climate crisis, creating a rising demand for comfort fans and air conditioners. The impact from their electricity consumption, and from the refrigerants that air conditioners contain, further contributes to […]

Comments on the review of the MEErP – Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (Tasks 1 & 2)

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Published: July 19, 2021

Following the stakeholder consultation meeting on 24 June 2021, the environmental stakeholders submitted their views on the draft JRC Technical Report on the Review of the Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP). Read the feedback from ECOS here.

Member States’ ambition to phase out fossil-fuel heating – an analysis

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Published: July 7, 2021

28% of the total energy consumed in the EU is used in space and water heating. For the residential sector, more than 75% of the energy produced for heating currently comes from fossil fuels (gas, oil, and coal). As a result, CO2 emissions from space and water heating represent 12% of the total EU emissions: […]

Making sustainable products the norm: ECOS reflections on the review of the Ecodesign Directive

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Published: June 11, 2021

Coolproducts partner ECOS strongly supports the intention of the European Commission to widen the scope of the Ecodesign Directive so to make products placed on the EU market fit for a climate-neutral, resource-efficient andcircular economy. The Ecodesign Directive has a proven track record in successfully improvingenvironmental performance of energy-related products by setting specific and forward-lookingminimum […]

EU Joint Research Centre’s ICT Task Force Draft Study – Coolproducts policy recommendations

Smartphones & tablets: analysis of Ecodesign proposals

REVIEW OF THE MEERP METHODOLOGY FOR ECODESIGN OF ENERGY-RELATED PRODUCTS (TASKS 1 TO 5) – COOLPRODUCTS COMMENTS

Italian Super Bonus: A Bonus For A Fairer Energy Transition — Webinar briefing

Enhancing the role of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling of heating products for REPowerEU

Comments on JRC’s ICT Task Force study

Comments on the 2nd Ecodesign and Energy Labelling consultation forum for air conditioners, comfort fans and local space heaters

Comments on the review of the MEErP – Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (Tasks 1 & 2)

Member States’ ambition to phase out fossil-fuel heating – an analysis

Making sustainable products the norm: ECOS reflections on the review of the Ecodesign Directive

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EU Joint Research Centre’s ICT Task Force Draft Study – Coolproducts policy recommendations

Smartphones & tablets: analysis of Ecodesign proposals

REVIEW OF THE MEERP METHODOLOGY FOR ECODESIGN OF ENERGY-RELATED PRODUCTS (TASKS 1 TO 5) – COOLPRODUCTS COMMENTS

Italian Super Bonus: A Bonus For A Fairer Energy Transition — Webinar briefing

Enhancing the role of Ecodesign and Energy Labelling of heating products for REPowerEU

Comments on JRC’s ICT Task Force study

Comments on the 2nd Ecodesign and Energy Labelling consultation forum for air conditioners, comfort fans and local space heaters

Comments on the review of the MEErP – Methodology for Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (Tasks 1 & 2)

Member States’ ambition to phase out fossil-fuel heating – an analysis

Making sustainable products the norm: ECOS reflections on the review of the Ecodesign Directive

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