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Ecodesign Preparatory Study ENTR Lot 6
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems

(July 2012)

A preparatory study on Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems in the context of the Ecodesign Directive. This study was being carried out for the European Commission (DG ENTR).

See also the website ecohvac.eu

Ventilation

Amended Ecodesign Working Plan under the Ecodesign Directive

(January 2012)

This study provides the European Commission and the stakeholders of the Consulation Forum with background information and analysis in order to establish the (second) Working Plan. The Working Plan sets out an indicative list of product groups which are considered priorities for the adoption of implementing measures under the Ecodesign Directive.

The study started mid November 2010 and was finalised in December 2011 and was carried out for the European Commission (DG Enterprise and Industry) by VHK.

See also the website ecodesign-wp2.eu

Update of the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-using Products (MEEuP)

(December 2011)

This study will provide the European Commission with an update and an extension of the existing methodology of MEEuP to arrive at a Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-related Products (MEErP), to be used in future preparatory studies for measures under the recast of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC.

The study is being carried out for the European Commission, under the framework contract TREN/R1/350-2008 Lot 3, Specific Contract No. SI2.581529, by COWI Belgium in collaboration with VHK in charge of operations. The study started in January 2011 and was finalised in December 2011.

See also the website meerp.eu

Quooker energy analysis

(April 2010)

An energy analysis of two products produced by Peteri BV: The Quooker PRO3-VAQ for boiling water and the Quooker COMBI for both boiling water and hot water. The analysis is split into two parts: The first part describes the performance of both Quookers when compared to other products producing boiling water. The second part focuses on the performance of the Quooker Combi as a water heater in the light of upcoming minimum energy efficiency requirements and energy labelling of dedicated water heaters.

Elektrische apparatuur in Nederlandse Huishoudens 1980-2020: Hoofdrapport [128 kB]

(December 2008)

Sinds 2005 kunnen vele energieverbruikende apparaten onderworpen worden aan Europese regelgeving betreffende hun minimale energie efficiency (Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC, herzien als 2009/125/EC). Om de effecten van deze regelgeving, en de samenhangende bestaande regeling op gebied van Energy Labelling (Energie-etikettering), te beschrijven, is in deze studie het verbruik van huishoudelijke elektrische apparaten berekend tot aan het jaar 2020 op basis van verwacht bezit, gebruik binnen huishoudens en de energie efficiency van apparaten volgens diverse scenario's. Het Hoofdrapport geeft de algemene conclusies en uitkomsten weer. De studie is in 2008 uitgevoerd in opdracht van SenterNovem (tegenwoordig AgentschapNL).

Elektrische apparatuur in Nederlandse Huishoudens 1980-2020: Basisdocument [890 kB]

(December 2008)

Sinds 2005 kunnen vele energieverbruikende apparaten onderworpen worden aan Europese regelgeving betreffende hun minimale energie efficiency (Ecodesign Directive 2005/32/EC, herzien als 2009/125/EC). Om de effecten van deze regelgeving, en de samenhangende bestaande regeling op gebied van Energy Labelling (Energie-etikettering), te beschrijven is in deze studie het verbruik van huishoudelijke elektrische apparaten berekend op basis van verwacht bezit, gebruik binnen huishoudens en de energie efficiency van apparaten volgens diverse scenario's. Het Basisdocument bevat de achterliggende gegevens van de berekeningen zoals aannames omtrent bezitsgraad, gebruik en energie efficiency van apparaten volgens diverse scenario's. De studie is in 2008 uitgevoerd in opdracht van SenterNovem (tegenwoordig AgentschapNL).

Methodology Study Eco-design of Energy-using Products — Product Cases Report

[5.7 MB]
(November 2005)

The Product Cases serve an illustrative purpose and have been composed on the basis of available information and illustrative assessments within the time and money budget available. There has been an often extensive consultation with sector specialists and stakeholder experts.
The MEEUP Project Report gives an overview of the minutes of plenary stakeholder expert meetings, the Commission Workshop with stakeholders, the project website that has been used to disseminate intermediate results, etc.. Appendix III and IV of the Methodology Report give an overview of the references used and the numerous experts and stakeholders that have contributed.

Methodology Study Eco-design of Energy-using Products
— Methodology Report

[1.3 MB]
(November 2005)

The aim of the underlying Methodology study for Ecodesign of Energy-using Products (MEEUP) is to contribute to the creation of a methodology allowing to evaluate whether and to which extent various energy-using products fulfil certain criteria that make them eligible for implementing measures under the Ecodesign of EuP Directive 2005/32/EC; these criteria are specified in Article 15 and Annexes I and II of the Directive.

Methodology Study Eco-design of Energy-using Products
— Project Report

[7.1 MB]
(November 2005)

Complete report on the Methodology study for Ecodesign of Energy-using Products (MEEUP).

Methodology Study Eco-design of Energy-using Products
— Tool for eco-report calculations

[2 MB]
(November 2005)

Excel calculation sheet.

Second ECCP Progress Report — Can we meet our Kyoto targets?

(april 2003)

VHK Contribution: Annex I and several paragraphs. VHK acted as a consultant to the European Commission, DG ENV, in the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP) during the 2001-2003 period.

Heat from Renewable Energy Sources
The RES-H initiative and related directives

(september 2002)

This report gives a short update of the current status of RES-H in the EU, identifies barriers to deployment and sketches the saving potential. This work is part of the general VHK 2002 consultancy contract for the European Climate Change Programme (ECCP).

Future Electronics documents

(2002)

Assessing the energy efficiency of IT-equipment in the residential sector is of paramount importance, not only because it is a product segment of rapid growth, but also because a thorough analysis will lay the basis for innovative developments.

You can also access the Future Electronics website.
Language: English

Dematerialisation (2001)

English [521 kB]

Dematerialisatie (2001)

Dutch [439 kB]

The notion of reducing the consumption of 'tonnes of material' speaks volumes to everyone's imagination. However, the concept also raises questions.

Research done for the Ministry of VROM (Environment) in The Netherlands.
Contact and information within VROM: Mr. H. Strietman,
E: henk.strietman@minvrom.nl. T: +31 70 339 4228

Gasconcepten Eindrapportage (1999)

[613 kB]
Concepts for implementation of gasfired appliances and their energy savings, projected  for the years 2000, 2010 and 2020.
Language: Dutch

Energy related issues of Consumer Electronics (1999)

[800 kB ]
Brochure for Novem and the GEA/VIA group. Summarizes results from technical studies of VHK and others in this field over the past 3 years. Featuring TV, VCR, IRD and other decoders, set-top boxes, standby losses and energy use in on-mode.
Language: English

Review of the EU label Refrigerators, draft (1999)

[680 kB]
Policy report for European Commission DG XI. Contains LCA (Life Cycle Analysis), technical, commercial and economical background information. Reasons for the "A plus" and other criteria.
Language: English
Visit the EU Eco label

TV on-mode final report (1998)

[490 kB]

TV on-mode final report Appendices

[450 kB]

Language: English

GEA 2: Washing machines (1995)

[2,47 MB]

Technical and economical analysis for the EU Energy Label for the Group for Efficient Appliances. A classic with 140 pages of technical details of energy saving design options and their economical implications.
Language: English

GEA 2: Driers (1995)

[560kB]

As above.
Language: English

GEA 2: Dishwashers (1995)

[315 kB]

As above.
Language: English

ERM articles: the retailer in the role of energy-advisor

Author: René Kemna
Published in ERM (ISSN 0921-5131), 1995
Language: Dutch

E-scenario (1994)

[2,4 MB]

Brochure (project summary of Novem project). Scenario for 80% electricity saving in the Dutch household through fuel-switch from electricity to gas.
Language: Dutch | English

Eco-design for halfmasks (1993)

[3 MB]

From "Eco-design: acht voorbeelden van milieuberichte produktontwikkeling". A case-study of environmentally friendly design.
Language: Dutch

Milieubewust ontwerpen (1992)

[700 kB]

Column in Milieumagazine. Review of environmentally friendly design practice for cars, coffins, lighting, wet appliances and steel products. Beautiful illustrations by Joep Bertrams.
Language: Dutch
 

Milieumaten voor de CV-ketel Nefit turbo 21 (1992)

[2 MB]

Case study about the environmental indicators for the Nefit turbo 21 CH boiler.
Language: Dutch
 

Electricity Consumption for Lighting in the Dutch Home, Development of an Accounting Method (1991)

[710 kB]

in: Right Light Bright Light, Proceedings of the bi-annual European Conference for Energy-Efficiency in Lighting organised by IAEEL (www.iaeel.org), Stockholm, 1991

Huenges Wajer, B. (NOVEM) and Kemna, R. (VHK)
Language: English

Articles in "Vorm & Industrie in Nederland, 2: meubelen" (1984)

[7 MB]

Articles written by R. van Holsteijn and R. Kemna for a promotional project for good design in small and medium enterprises.
Language: Dutch

Energy conscious design (1981)

[4 MB]

Syllabus University of Technology Delft on energy-conscious product design (energy analysis of materials and their application) First published in 1981 and now in its 6th (unrevised) print. Today's absolute energy values may be 10-15% lower, but the message is still valid.
Language: English

Energiebewust ontwerpen (1981)

[1 MB]

Syllabus University of Technology Delft on energy-conscious product design (energy analysis of materials and their application) First published in 1981 and now in its 6th (unrevised) print. Today's absolute energy values may be 10-15% lower, but the message is still valid.
Language: Dutch

 

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