Energy Efficiency and Saving Energy
Improved Climate Protection with Energy-Saving Products
Using energy sensibly is an vital step towards climate protection. This is why consumers place great value on energy-saving and energy-efficient products. We test the energy efficiency of your consumer products - from computers to coffee machines. Our test mark "Energy Efficiency" give your customers valuable guidance - and peace of mind - as to which products they can select and purchase.
Benefits at a Glance
An internationally recognized audit and certification from TÜV Rheinland helps you:
- Recognize energy-saving potential in your products
- Demonstrate your high quality standards
- Gain the lead against the competition with a neutral environment label
- Give your customers valuable guidance when deciding which products to select
- Take advantage of short audit times and our extensive experience
Test marks and Auditing Program
Our experts carry out the following audits and certifications:
- TÜV Rheinland's "Energy Efficiency"
- EnergyStar
- "Blue Angel" test mark, for example based on RAL-UZ 78, RAL-UZ 122
- EU flower eco-label
- TÜV Rheinland's "Energy Efficiency" classification
Our Audits
Before issuing the eco-label, our experts carry out audits based on recognized standards and norms, including the 2009/125/EC eco-design directive and the implementation directive for energy-run products (EuP):
- Inspection of energy consumption and efficiency of consumer products and investment products
- Certification "Energy Efficiency" and voluntary classification
- Conformity certification based on statutory energy requirements
- Preparation of objective technical specifications for consumers
- Benchmark tests
Guidelines and Directives
- Directive (EC) No. 1275/2008: Household and office equipment
- Directive (EC) No. 278/2009: External mains adapters
- Directive (EC) No. 642/2009: Televisions
- Directive (EC) No. 107/2009: Set-top boxes
- Directive (EC) No. 244/2009: Household lighting
- Directive (EC) No. 643/2009: Household refrigerators
Product Examples
- Office equipment: PCs, notebooks, monitors, printers, video projectors
- Household appliances: stoves, refrigerators, coffee machines, vacuum cleaners
- Consumer electronics: TVs, DVD players, SAT receivers
- Lighting: bulbs, LEDs, inductions lamps, gas discharge lamps, energy-saving lamps
- Mains adapters
- Machines and tools
Reference Cases
Reference Case: Modernization of Elevators, Ukraine | 1 MB | Download |
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Nothing less than the future is at stake. Companies, institutions, public authorities and each and every one of us can play a positive role in shaping the path to tomorrow. We provide you with comprehensive support to ensure that you operate safely, sustainably and efficiently for many years to come.