Electric.ie May/June 2021

64 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Gavin Doyle Operations Director Industry News Updated Lighting Europe Ecodesign and Energy Labelling guidelines available T his new revised version addresses the changes introduced by the Omnibus Amendment published on 26 February 2021 (e.g. SVM, heating lamps, energy label transition period from 1st July). They have also updated the text in some sections to reflect understanding about how to interpret and apply certain requirements. The new rules apply at the latest on 1st September 2021. Some changes have already taken effect. The LightingEurope guidelines contain the experience ർ LightingEurope has poured members’ collective expertise into a new revised version 3 of guidelines on the EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling rules for light sources. Ligh ing Ne s that members and staff have gained while discussing these new rules since 2015, when they were first being drafted, with regulators and among companies within the working groups. They are LightingEurope’s contribution to support all companies to understand and apply the new and complex rules, and to help all authorities enforce them. Pictograms for replaceable light source & replaceable control gear are also available. The LightingEurope pictograms are free for any company to use, in order to comply with the information obligations on the replaceability of light sources and separate control gears. The Lighting Association Ireland are members of Lighting Europe. The Irish representatives are Gearoid Mc Kenna and Gay Byrne. LightingEurope reiterates its call to accelerate renovation of lighting 2 020 was a very difficult year for individuals and societies foremost, and for economies. Europe’s lighting industry – 80% of which are SMEs – is now focused on recovering from the economic impact of the pandemic and delivering innovative quality lighting for people in Europe and beyond. The renovation of Europe’s building stock, including of the lighting installations, will play a central role in kickstarting the economy. 15 million workers are directly employed in the EU construction sector and the ർ LightingEurope reiterates its call on national governments across Europe and on EU institutions to redouble their efforts and further accelerate renovation across Europe. sector creates 28% of Europe’s industrial output. Renovating the built environment will also contribute to achieving Europe’s climate goals by complementing the transition to more sustainable and energy efficient products. Installing LED lighting systems that include sensors and controls will deliver significant energy savings while at the same time improve the quality of the lighting and of the environment for people. The 18 national associations and 12 companies that are members of LightingEurope reiterate our joint call on decision makers at EU, national, regional and local level to make renovation a priority in their investments in particular under the Next General EU instrument, and to ensure that no renovation project receives co-financing unless it includes the renovation of the lighting. More information is available at www.lightingeurope.org