energiamerinnät

Energiamerinnät are labeling schemes that communicate the energy efficiency and annual energy consumption of products and buildings to consumers. They are regulatory tools designed to enable quick comparisons, stimulate demand for efficient technology, and encourage manufacturers to improve performance.

On consumer products, energiamerinnät covers a wide range of appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens, lighting, and televisions. For buildings, energy labeling is typically provided through energy performance certificates that assess expected energy use for heating, cooling, and hot water, often expressed as an energy efficiency class.

Labels usually display an energy class on a scale and a numeric measure of consumption, such as kWh per year. Building certificates include a comparable class and an estimated energy cost. In many countries, labels must be shown on the product packaging or in stores, and digital access with QR codes is common to provide additional information.

Energiamerinnät originated from EU energy labeling directives for products and from directives concerning building energy performance. Finland and other member states implement these rules, and the system is periodically updated to reflect new efficiency standards and to adjust the labeling scale.

Overall, energiamerinnät aims to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by informing consumer choices and promoting continuous efficiency improvements among manufacturers.