Policy Recommendations Coffee Machines

Download full Policy Recommendations for Coffee Machines (May 2022, pdf)

Policy recommendations in short:

1. Standby Regulation: Delay time of the Auto-Power-Down Shall be Understood as Maximum for Factory Setting and Programmable Times

Short auto-power-down delay times help to save energy. It impedes the comfort in no way and makes sense no matter whether the coffee machine is frequently used or only little. The requirements in the amended Standby regulation (No. 801/2013) shall be understood not only as maximum for factory setting but also for programmable times.

2. Introduction of an EU Energy Label

The introduction of an EU energy label for coffee machines is not planned at the present time. However, Topten however still would still welcome the introduction of this measure at a later date because it offers a good guidance to consumers and poses an incentive to industry to develop more energy efficient coffee machines. In Switzerland, a voluntary energy label for coffee machines exists since 2009 and leads to positive experiences.

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Publications

• Efficient Coffee Machines - European energy label for residential and commercial use. Nadja Gross, EEDAL 2022. Paper and presentation.
• Energy efficiency labels for residential and commercial coffee makers. Nadja Gross, eceee 2021. Paper and presentation.

Standards and Labels

• Swiss energy regulation (EnV)
• Ecodesign regulation No 1275/2008 for standby and off mode power consumption
• Ecodesign regulation No 801/2013 on networked Standby, amending regulation No 1275/2008. It defines also maximum delay times for coffee machines. The amendment applies from 1 January 2015.
• EN 60661. Methods for measuring the performance of electric household coffee makers.
• The Blue Angel: RAL-UZ 136 (Coffee Machines for Household Use. Edition April 2014)
• Ecodesign of EuP: Non-tertiary coffee machines DG Tren Lot 25 (off-line)
• Topten Policy Recommendations from May 2022

Links

• The European council for an energy efficient economy eceee provides a status overview on all products in the Ecodesign & Energy Labelling process
• Coolproducts informs about the EU ecodesign process on Standby and products. It is a coalition of NGOs' campaign for a stronger, fast Ecodesign Directive to save the climate and money
• ECOS (Ecostandard) is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws
• Energy Efficiency Indicators in Europe

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