The European Consumer Association (ANEC) recently released a study conducted in several european Member States, revealing that about 30% of energy consuming elements didn’t have an energy label when it was compulsory.

Furthermore, according to IPUR’s (Rigid Polyurethane Foam Association) press release, those that did present a label were not adequately classified, seeing as their energy consumption levels were too high.

José Manuel Fernández, Secretary General of the Rigid Polyurethane Assotiation, stated: “At IPUR we share ANEC’s view on the importance of requesting a review of the energy label directive and of strengthning control measures in order to insure that the energy performance rates are those indicated on the label.” Fernández says: “It is very important that, when implanting the energy label in buildings, we consider optimum insulation levels from the design, which will ensure energy savings all trhough the buildings life while successively renewing heating, refrigeration and lighting equipments, among others.” 

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