Energy labelling: Which products does it apply to?

If you manufacture or sell certain household electrical equipment you must label it with its energy efficiency rating. Known as the UK Energy Label (EL) for Great Britain, and EU Energy Label. This helps consumers make better informed purchasing decisions and supports energy efficiency.

Products requiring an energy label include:

• air conditioners and comfort fans
• dishwashers
• domestic ovens, hobs and range hoods
• electronic displays including televisions
• lighting products
• local space heaters
• professional refrigerated storage cabinets, blast cabinets, condensing units and process chillers
• refrigerating appliances (including those with a direct sales function)
• smart phones and tablets (from June 2025)
• solid fuel boilers and local space heaters
• space heaters
• tumble dryers
• ventilation units
• washing machines and washer-dryers
• water heaters, hot water storage tanks and packages of water heater and solar device.

Energy Label Features

The UK Energy Label must:

• Show energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)
• Display electricity usage in kilowatt hours (kWh)
• Include noise level, water consumption, and other product specific data where applicable
• Feature a QR code linking to detailed product information
• Provide a repair ability index for smartphones and tablets

The previous A+++ to G scale has been replaced with a simplified A to G system to improve clarity and comparability across products.

Energy labelling requirements – see the NetRegs guidance for details and information on energy labelling requirements.