Energy Efficiency Label

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UM offers Compliance solutions for Global Energy efficiency regulations

Below is an overview of the key requirements for energy labels in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) .

Feature	European Union (EU)	United States (US)
Name of Label	EU Energy Label	EnergyGuide Label
Governing Body	European Commission	Federal Trade Commission (FTC) & Department of Energy (DOE)
Legal Basis	Regulation (EU) 2017/1369	Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA)
Scale	A to G (Rescaled; no more "A+++" etc.)	Cost range (Comparative operating cost per year)
Primary Focus	Energy efficiency class + Circular Economy (repairability, durability)	Annual operating cost + consumption (kWh/year)
Digital Features	QR Code linking to EPREL database	Text disclosure for catalogs/internet
Key Requirement	Must display label in marketing & product packaging	Must display yellow label on product or packaging