05 November 2025
Obligation to repair includes local space heaters
The European Commission plans to include local space heaters in Annex II of the Directive promoting the repair of goods.
Policy Issue
ENER Lot 20 - Local space heaters
Basic information
Policy Updates
22 April 2024
Ecodesign requirements for local space heaters
The European Commission adopted the revision proposal for the revision of the Ecodesign Regulation on Local Space Heaters. It shall apply from 1 July 2025.
27 March 2023
Draft Ecodesign requirements for local space heaters published
On 21 March 2023 the European Commission opened the feedback period on the new draft Ecodesign Regulation for local space heaters. Feedback can be submitted until 18 April 2023.
08 February 2023
Consultation Forum on ENER Lot 10-20 scheduled for 7 March
The European Commission confirmed the Consultation Forum meeting on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling of air conditioners and comfort fans, energy labelling of local space heaters, and shared the Ecodesign draft regulation.
09 September 2022
Minutes of Consultation Forum of 24 June available
The minutes of the Consultation Forum of 24 June 2022 regarding the energy labelling of local space heaters and room air conditioners have been circulated.
22 June 2022
New working documents ahead of Consultation Forum
The European Commission recently released new versions of the draft working documents on Ecodesign for local space heaters ahead of the Consultation Forum scheduled for 24 June 2022. The deadline for comments is 08 July 2022.
25 May 2022
Call for evidence ENER Lot 20 review open till 15 August
The call for evidence for the review of energy labelling requirements for local space heaters is open for feedback till 15 August 2022. The policy options include the possible merger of the energy labels for local space heaters and air-to-air heat pumps. The adoption of the revised regulation is expected for Q3 2023.
17 May 2022
Consultation Forum on ENER Lot 20 scheduled for 24 June
The European Commission shared with members of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Consultation Forum its planning for the next meeting, foreseen for 24 June 2022, featuring a discussion on the review of ENER Lot 20.
Publications
Legislation
This section provides a focused overview of the ongoing European legislation concerning Ecodesign requirements and Energy Labelling for local space heaters. Follow the ongoing review process of ENER Lot 20 in detail, with access to all related documents, including legal texts, Commission communications, studies and reports, guidelines, and more. The database contains the most recent publications but also allows you to go back in time.
The regulations set minimum requirements for energy efficiency, emissions, and product information for local space heaters. The aim is to reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency, and ensure transparent consumer information. Manufacturers are subject to specific obligations regarding technical documentation, labelling, and the inclusion of energy class references in advertisements and technical materials.
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