Challenges set by the ErP Directive addressed.

In January this year, new Eco-design requirements for ventilation products came into force in the form of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC for energy-related products (ErP). The tighter requirements signal the growing need for products that are even more energy-efficient, which will help EU countries reach their carbon reduction commitments. Here David White, UK service sales manager at supplier of air technology solutions, Fläkt Woods, considers what the new standards will mean for HVAC systems in hospitals and healthcare facilities.