Energy labels & LED lighting: how does it work?

The energy labels for lamps have been thoroughly updated since September 1, 2021. The changes have raised a lot of questions for many people. "How are the energy classes calculated now?" and "Why does my new LED lamp only have energy class G?" are just 2 examples. In our latest blog we explain all the changes and answer possible questions you may have.

 

What exactly is an energy label?

The energy label on your lighting shows how energy-efficient the lamp is. According to European guidelines, the energy labels must be included when selling LED lamps, among other things. However, the various energy classes and scale divisions for LED lamps have recently been overhauled, which has caused a lot of confusion for many people.

 

The old energy label

Until September 1, 2021, the old energy label was displayed on all lighting with more than 30 lumens of light output. The energy classes ranged from A++ to E, with A++ being the most economical option and E the least economical.

 

The new energy label: what's different?

Since September 2021, a lot has changed. You can now find the energy label on all light sources with a light output between 60 and 82,000 lumens. The biggest change is that the energy classes now go from A to G. A is the most economical, G is the least economical option.

 

Why this change?

The rescaling of the energy classes was done because almost all LED lamps were previously in the upper classes (A++ and A+). There was therefore no room for improvement (apart from the fact that extra pluses could be added). But these pluses caused confusion among many consumers. On the one hand, it was time for a clearer system, on the other hand, this change stimulates manufacturers to continue developing LED lighting.

 

How is the energy class determined?

To arrive at a certain energy class, the number of lumens per Watt is taken into account. This figure is the energy efficiency. This energy efficiency is then divided into scales (the letters of the energy classes). A table with these scales can be found below.

Why does an LED lamp have energy class G or F?

The table also shows how the old classifications relate to the new ones. If your new LED lamps have energy class G, you do not have to worry about their energy efficiency. The letter G corresponds exactly to the old A+ label. It is therefore good to know that there are currently hardly any LED light sources that fall into energy class A or B.

 

What do the new energy labels look like compared to the old ones?

In addition to changing the scales on the new energy labels, there is also additional information to read. New energy labels are provided with a QR code with a referral to the EU website, where you can find more information about the light source in question. An example of an old and new energy label can be found below.

 

Buy your economical LED lamps at LED.nl

At LED.nl you are assured of LED lighting that is economical and long-lasting, whether it concerns LED lamps , TL lighting or LED panels . Do not be misled by an energy label F or G, because you are still dealing with lighting that is extremely energy-efficient and many times more economical than traditional incandescent and halogen lamps. Questions about the new energy labels? Feel free to contact us , we are happy to tell you more about it.