When starting renovation work, residents are confronted with numerous regulatory certifications as well as energy labels. But do they know how to decipher the impact of the energy label when making their purchases?
The purpose of the energy label is to make consumers aware of their heating appliances. So they can determine by themselves the level of consumption of the product they want.
What is the energy label?
The label makes it easy to evaluate products according to their energy consumption and acoustic performance. To ensure compliance, products are evaluated by professionals from the most efficient A to the least efficient G.
The energy labels allow residents to evaluate and know the advantages or disadvantages of a product thanks to a standard. In fact, they can compare products of different brands based on real facts and verified by professionals.
Understanding the energy efficiency scheme
In order to find the products that will consume the least, simply rely on the color code, as well as the score assigned
In order to find the products that will consume the least, simply rely on the color code, as well as the score assigned - from green for the least energy consuming products to red for the highest.
They can be divided into 2 columns, one with a radiator to indicate the energy class of the heating and the second with a tap to determine the energy class and the maximum drawing of domestic hot water.
The pictogram with the sound sign indicates the sound level of the appliance in terms of decibels. The pictogram with KW indicates the thermal power of the appliance, which allows residents to determine the appliance that would correspond to your needs.
The importance of the label for homes
Labels are important and can add value to the property when residents decide to sell or rent their home. Indeed, the law requires property owners to disclose the energy performance diagnosis to the tenant or buyer.
Thus, they can carry out an energy assessment of their home to evaluate their consumption and the volume of greenhouse gas emissions. Thanks to this diagnosis, residents will be able to renovate their home, in order to improve its skills if necessary, and then reduce their energy bill.
The work can be insulation, a new heat pump, etc. Depending on the country, financial assistance exists to help them carry out this work.