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| [[File:Energy label 2010.svg|thumb|right|Example EU energy label for a refrigerator.]]
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| [[EU Directive]] 92/75/EC<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31992L0075:EN:NOT |title=Council Directive 92/75/EEC of 22 September 1992 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by household appliances |publisher=Europa (web portal) |date= |accessdate=24 April 2011}}</ref> established an [[energy consumption]] labelling scheme. The directive was implemented by several other directives<ref>{{cite web|url=http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/consumers/product_labelling_and_packaging/l32004_en.htm |title=Summaries of EU legislation > Consumers > Product labelling and packaging > Household appliances: energy consumption labelling (until 2011) |publisher=Europa.eu |date= |accessdate=24 April 2011}}</ref> thus most [[white goods]], light bulb packaging and cars must have an '''EU Energy Label''' clearly displayed when offered for sale or rent. The [[Efficient energy use|energy efficiency]] of the appliance is rated in terms of a set of '''energy efficiency classes''' from A to G on the label, A being the most energy efficient, G the least efficient. The labels also give other useful information to the customer as they choose between various models. The information should also be given in catalogues and included by internet retailers on their websites.
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| In an attempt to keep up with advances in energy efficiency, A+, A++ and A+++ grades were later introduced for various products; since 2010, a new type of label exists that makes use of pictograms rather than words, to allow manufacturers to use a single label for products sold in different countries.
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| Directive 92/75/EC was replaced by Directive 2010/30/EU<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32010L0030%20:EN:NOT |title=Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products |publisher=Europa (web portal) |date= |accessdate=24 April 2011}}</ref> which must be applied from 31 July 2011.
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| ==Major appliances==
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| [[File:Energy label en.svg|thumb|150px|right|Old (pre-2010) energy label for a washing machine.]]
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| ===Labelling===
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| The energy labels are separated into at least four categories:
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| *The appliance's details: according to each appliance, specific details, of the model and its materials
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| *Energy class: a colour code associated to a letter (from A to G) that gives an idea of the appliance's electrical consumption
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| *Consumption, efficiency, capacity, etc.: this section gives information according to appliance type
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| *Noise: the noise emitted by the appliance is described in [[decibel]]s
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| ===Refrigerating appliances===
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| For refrigerating appliances, such as [[refrigerator]]s, [[freezer]]s, wine-storage appliances, and combined appliances, the labelling is specified in terms of an energy efficiency index EEI, which is an indication of the annual power consumption relative to a reference consumption that is based on the storage volume and the type of appliance (refrigerator or freezer).<ref>
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| [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32010R1060:EN:NOT Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1060/2010 of 28 September 2010 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household refrigerating appliances]. EU (2010)</ref> The boundary between the A<sup>+</sup> and A classes is 44 up to 1 July 2014, and 42 after that date.
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| {{EU energy label A3-G|Refrigerating appliances, as EEI
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| |<22 |<30 |<42/44 |<55 |<75 |<95 |<110 |<125 |<150 |>150}}
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| The label also contains:
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| *the annual energy consumption in kW·h
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| *the capacity of fresh foods in litres for refrigerators and combined appliances
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| *the capacity of frozen foods in litres for freezers and combined appliances
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| *the noise in [[A-weighting|dB(A)]]
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| For cold appliances (and this product alone), for models that are more economical than those of category A, categories A+, A++ and A+++ have been assigned.
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| ===Washing machines and tumble dryers===
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| Up to 2010, the energy efficiency scale for [[washing machines]] is calculated based on a cotton cycle at 60 °C (140 °F) with a maximum declared load. This load is typically 6 kg. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of washing, assuming a cold-water supply at 15 °C.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Washing machines (pre-2010), in kWh/kg
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| |<0.19|<0.23|<0.27|<0.31|<0.35|<0.39|>0.39}}
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| The energy label also contains information on:
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| *total consumption per cycle
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| *washing performance – with a class from A to G
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| *spin drying performance – with a class from A to G
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| *maximum spin speed
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| *the total cotton capacity in kg
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| *water consumption per cycle in litres
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| *noise in the washing and spinning cycles dB(A)
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| The washing performance is measured according to Europan harmonised standard EN 60456 and is based on a 60 °C cycle on fabric samples with stains of oil, blood, chocolate, milk, and red wine, using a standardised detergent and compared against a reference washing machine.<ref>[http://www.ebpg.bam.de/de/ebpg_medien/014_studyf_08-12_part1-2.pdf Preparatory Studies for Eco-design. Requirements of EuPs. LOT 14: Domestic Washing Machines and Dishwashers] Final report (2007)</ref> The amount of stain removal is then translated into a washing performance index.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Washing performance index|>1.03|>1.00|>0.97|>0.94|>0.91|>0.88|<0.88}}
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| The spin-drying efficiency class is based on the remaining moisture content (RMC), which is the mass of water divided by the dry mass of cotton fabrics. It is based on a weighted average of full-load and partial-load cycles.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Spin-drying efficiency class (as remaining moisture content)|<45|<54|<63|<72|<81|<90|>90}}
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| A new energy label, introduced in 2010, is based on the energy efficiency index (EEI), and has energy classes in the range A+++ to D.<ref>[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32010R1061:EN:NOT Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 of 28 September 2010 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of household washing machines Text with EEA relevance]. EU (2010)</ref> The EEI is a measure of the annual electricity consumption, and includes energy consumed during power-off and standby modes, and the energy consumed in 220 washing cycles. For the washing cycles, a weighted mix consisting of 42% full-load cycles at 60 °C, 29% partial-load cycles at 60 °C, and 29% partial-load cycles at 40 °C. The washing performance is not mentioned any more, since all washing machines must reach class A anyway. For a 6-kg machine, an EEI of 100 is equivalent to 334 kWh per year, or 1.52 kWh per cycle.
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| {{EU energy label A3-D|Washing machines 2010 rating: energy efficiency index (EEI)|<46|46-52|52-59|59-68|68-77|77-87|>87}}
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| For tumble dryers the energy efficiency scale is calculated using the cotton drying cycle with a maximum declared load. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of load. Different scales apply for condenser and vented dryers.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Condenser dryers, in kWh/kg|<0.55|<0.64|<0.73|<0.82|<0.91|<1.00|>1.00}}
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Vented dryers, in kWh/kg|<0.51|<0.59|<0.67|<0.75|<0.83|<0.91|>0.91}}
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| The label also contains:
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| *the energy consumption per cycle
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| *the total cotton capacity
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| *whether the unit is vented or condensing
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| *noise in dB(A)
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| For combined washer dryers the energy efficiency scale is calculated using the cotton drying cycle with a maximum declared load. The energy efficiency index is in kW·h per kilogramme of load. Different scales apply for condenser and vented dryers.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Combined washer dryers, in kWh/kg
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| |<0.68|<0.81|<0.93|<1.05|<1.17|<1.29|>1.29}}
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| The label also contains:
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| *the energy consumption per cycle (washing and drying)
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| *the energy consumption per cycle – washing only
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| *washing performance – with a class from A to G
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| *the maximum spin speed
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| *the total cotton capacity (washing and drying separately)
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| *water consumption for a full load washed and dried – note that condenser dryers may use significant amounts of water on the drying cycle
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| *noise in dB (A) (separately for washing, spinning and drying)
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| ===Dishwashers===
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| The energy efficiency of a dishwasher is calculated according to the number of place settings. For the most common size of appliance, the 12 place setting machine the following classes apply up to 2010.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Dishwashers (12 place settings, in kWh; pre-2010)|<1.06|<1.25 |<1.45 |<1.65 |<1.85 |<2.05 |>2.05 }}
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| After 2010, a new system is used, based on an energy efficiency index (EEI), which is based on the annual power usage, based on stand-by power consumption and 280 cleaning cycles, relative to the standard power usage for that type of dishwasher. For a 12-place-setting dishwasher, an EEI of 100 corresponds to 462 kWh per year.
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| {{EU energy label A3-D|Dishwashers (as EEI; after 2010)|<50 |<56 |<63 |<71 |<80 |<90 |>90 }}
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| The label also contains:
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| *the energy consumption in kW·h /cycle
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| *the efficiency of the washing cycle with a class from A to G
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| *the efficiency of the drying cycle with a class from A to G
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| *the capacity as a number of place settings
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| *the water consumption in litres per cycle
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| *noise in dB(A)
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| ===Ovens===
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| For ovens, the label also contains:
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| *the efficiency with a class from A to G
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| *the energy consumption in kW·h
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| *the volume in litres
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| *the type (small/medium/large)
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| ==Water heaters and hot water storage appliances==
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| ==Air conditioners==
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| For [[air conditioner]]s, the directive applies only to units under 12 kW. On every label, you will find:
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| *the model,
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| *the energy efficiency category from A to G,
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| *the annual energy consumption (full load at 500 hr per year)
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| *the cooling output at full load in kW
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| *the energy efficiency ratio in cooling mode at full load
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| *the appliance type (cooling only, cooling/heating)
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| *the cooling mode (air- or water-cooled)
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| *the noise rating in dB (where applicable)
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| For air conditioners with heating capability, you will also find:
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| *the heat output at full load in kW
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| *the heating mode energy efficiency category
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Air conditioners, cooling [[Energy efficiency ratio|EER]] in W/W|>3.2 |3.0–3.2|2.8–3.0|2.6–2.8|2.4–2.6|2.2–2.4|<2.2 }}
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Air conditioners, heating [[coefficient of performance|COP]] in W/W
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| |>3.6 | 3.4–3.6 | 3.2–3.4|3.0–3.2|2.8–3.0|2.6–2.8|2.4–2.6|<2.4 }}
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| Note that there exist units with EER and COP > 5, so take a note of the actual number when it is A rated.
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| ==Light bulbs==
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| [[Image:EU lamp energy classes.svg|thumb|300px|Energy classes of light bulbs in terms of luminous flux and power consumption]]
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| On every label of light bulbs and tubes (including [[incandescent light bulb]]s, [[fluorescent lamp]]s, [[LED lamp]]s), you will find:
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| *the energy efficiency category from A to G
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| *the [[luminous flux]] of the bulb in [[lumen (unit)|lumen]]s
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| *the electricity consumption of the lamp in watts
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| *the average life length in hours
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| According to the light bulb's electrical consumption relative to a standard (GLS or incandescent), the lightbulb is in one of the following classes:<ref name="European Union">{{cite web|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:31998L0011:EN:NOT|title=Commission Directive 98/11/EC of 27 January 1998 implementing Council Directive 92/75/EEC with regard to energy labelling of household lamps|publisher=European Union|year=1998 |accessdate=18 May 2012}}</ref>
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Light bulbs; relative energy consumption
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| |<18–25%|<60%|<80%|<95%|<110%|<130%|>130%}}
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| Class A is defined in a different way; hence, the variable percentage. These lamp classes correspond roughly to the following lamp types<ref name="EU-lamp-faq"/>
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| | [[LED lamp]]s || A
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| | [[Compact fluorescent lamp]]s with bare tubes || A
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| | Compact fluorescent lamps with bulb-shaped cover|| A–B
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| | Halogen lamps with infrared coating || B
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| | Halogen lamps with xenon gas filling, 230 V || C
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| | Conventional halogen lamps at 12–24 V || C
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| | Conventional [[halogen lamp]]s at 230 V || D–F
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| | [[Incandescent light bulb]]s || E–G
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| Since September 2009, household light bulbs must be class A, with the exception of clear (transparent) lamps. For the latter category, lamps must be class C or better, with a transition period up to September 2012, and class B after September 2016.<ref name="EU-lamp-faq">[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/lumen/doc/full_faq-en.pdf Frequently asked questions on the regulation phasing out conventional incandescent bulbs]. European Union, 2009 (?)</ref>
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| ===Calculation===
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| Incandescent and fluorescent lamps with and without integrated [[gear]] can be divided into energy efficiency classes. The division of household lamps made in the EU Directive 98/11/EC<ref name="European Union"/> of 27. January 1998 and also includes lamps that are not marketed for use in the home. Excluded are inter alia Light sources with more than 6,500 lumens (300 watt halogen or 70 watt fluorescent lamps) and those that are not operated on line voltage. To determine the energy efficiency class, proceed as follows (Φ means the [[flux]] in the light [[Lumen (unit)|Lumen]] (lm) and P is the power consumption of the lamp in watts (W)):
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| Lamps are classified into class A if:
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| :<math>P \leq 0.240 \cdot \sqrt{\Phi} + 0.0103 \cdot \Phi.</math>
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| Fluorescent lamps without integrated ballast, are classified into class A if:
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| :<math>P \leq 0.150 \cdot \sqrt{\Phi} + 0.0097 \cdot \Phi.</math>
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| The classification in the energy efficiency class B-G is based on the percentage (Energy Efficiency Index) at the reference power
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| :<math>P_\mathrm{R} = \begin{cases}
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| 0.88\cdot\sqrt{\Phi}+0.049\cdot\Phi&(\Phi>34\mbox{ lm})\\
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| 0.2\cdot\Phi&(\Phi\leq34\mbox{ lm})
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| \end{cases}</math>
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| about the power consumption of a standard light bulb with the same luminous flux.
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| The allocation of energy efficiency index for energy efficiency class indicated in the foregoing section.
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| ==Television== | |
| In 2010, an energy label for televisions was introduced.<ref name="eu-televisions">[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/labelling/doc/c(2010)6619_en.pdf COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) of 28.9.2010 supplementing Directive 2010/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to energy labelling of televisions], European Union (2010)</ref> The energy class is based on the energy efficiency index, which is the power consumption relative to a reference power consumption. The reference power consumption of a normal television with screen area ''A'' is
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| :<math>P_{\mathrm{ref}} = 20\, \mathrm{[W]} + 4.32\, \mathrm{[W/dm^2]}\cdot A.</math>
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| For televisions with hard disks, slightly different values apply. For example, a television with a diagonal of 82 cm (32 in) has a screen area ''A'' = 28.7 [[decimetre|dm]]<sup>2</sup> and a reference power consumption of 144 W. The energy classes are as in the table below.
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| {{EU energy label A3-G|Televisions, as EEI(%) |<10|<16|<23|<30|<42|<60|<80|<90|<100|>100}}
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| ==Cars==
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| [[File:Irish Car CO2 Label.svg|right|thumb|300px|An Irish Car CO<sub>2</sub> Label]]
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| For motor-vehicle it isn't electrical efficiency that is indicated but [[carbon dioxide]] emissions in grammes per kilometre travelled.
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| {{EU energy label A-G|Cars, CO<sub>2</sub> emission in g/km
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| Other information that is indexed for the energy label is:
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| *its brand
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| *its model
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| *its version
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| *its fuel
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| *its transmission type
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| *its weight
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| *the different consumptions of fuel
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| **mixed consumption
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| **urban consumption
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| **extra-urban consumption
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| *the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions in grammes per kilometre
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| ==Tyres==
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| [[Tire label|European tyre labels]] came into force in November 2012. The tyre labelling will show three [[Tire|tyre]] performance attributes; rolling resistance, wet grip and external rolling noise.<ref>[http://www.rezulteo-tyres.co.uk/tyre-label/forthcoming-tyre-performance-labelling-2191/ "Forthcoming tyre performance labelling"] Rezulteo tyres, Retrieved 7 March 2013</ref> The tyre label apply to
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| *Car and SUV tyres
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| *Van tyres
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| *Truck tyres1
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| with the exception of
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| *Tyres for cars made before 1 Oct 1990
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| *Re-treaded tyres
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| *Motorcycle tyres
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| *Racing/sports car tyres
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| *Studded tyres
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| *Spare tyres
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| *Vintage car tyres
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| *Professional off-road tyres
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| ==See also== | |
| {{portal|Energy}}
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| *[[Ecolabel]]
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| *[[Energy Performance Certificate|Home energy performance certificate]]
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| *[[Energy policy of the European Union]]
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| *[[Fuel mix disclosure]] on labelling the origins and environmental effects of electricity
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| *[[Tire label|European tyre labels]]
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| ==References==
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| {{Reflist}}
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| ==External links==
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| *[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/efficiency/labelling/labelling_en.htm Official EU regulations on energy labelling]
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| *[http://www.newenergylabel.com New EU energy label, a guide for retailers]
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| *[http://www.atlete.eu/ ATLETE project – Appliance Testing for Energy Label Evaluation]
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| *[http://www.come-on-labels.eu Come On Labels project]
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