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We would like to support the draft Ecodesign and Energy Labelling regulations and particularly the new energy efficiency formulas, which are less linear and steep with capacity, thus avoiding the current encouragement to ever larger capacities. We also welcome the provisions to avoid programmes with too stretched durations, with a preference for the cap on duration in Ecodesign over indication on the energy label.

Our views on the Commission’s proposal are summarised in the attached paper: https://goo.gl/7XeaF8 We are in favour of Option 4 because Ecodesign & Energy Labelling requirements for household washing machines and washer driers help mitigate climate change, help EU citizens save on their bills, and we strongly support the Commission’s intention to better integrate domestic appliances in a Circular Economy through the…

The inception impact assessment document provides a very good introduction to the topic, and we are very supportive of most of the statements made. The best policy option for consumers and the environment is indeed option 3. We would like to insist on three key points: 1/ Ecodesign requirements should be pursued, but thoroughly revised and reinforced to better reflect current technologies and practices.

The inception impact assessment document provides a very good introduction to the topic, and we are very supportive of most of the statements made. The best policy option for consumers and the environment is indeed option 3. We would like to insist on three key points: 1/ Ecodesign requirements should be pursued, but thoroughly revised and reinforced to better reflect current technologies and practices.