New additions to the Energy Technology List

New technology groups, sub-technologies and updates to multiple sets of technology criteria are now live on the Energy Technology List (ETL).

Amid the news of soaring energy costs, the need for energy efficient equipment has grown. The Energy Technology List wants to help procurers lower their running costs, while helping manufacturers obtain the independent energy performance verification they need for their products.

As such, new technology groups have been introduced for Professional Foodservice Equipment, new sub-technologies for Building Energy Management Systems and Commercial Fans, plus updates have been made to Energy Efficient White Lighting Units technology, as well as revisions to 12 other sets of technology criteria including boilers and refrigeration.

The new sub-technology in Commercial Fans comes after extensive collaboration with manufacturers and the Fan Manufacturers Association (FMA) over an 18-month period. It’s a much-needed sub-technology, with applications for a range of sectors, such as retail, hospitality and office buildings.

Building Energy Management Systems play a key role in helping organisations make big savings on their energy bills, as they provide measurements on system energy consumption. This equipment is essential in helping organisations make accurate plans to achieve Net Zero goals, as with any plan or decarbonisation initiative, measuring consumption is a vital first step - goals can’t be reached without measuring progress.

A BEIS spokesperson commented: “ETL accreditation not only helps manufacturers to stay up to date with recommended best practice but promoting the need for validated and rigorous testing helps to raise the standard of energy efficient equipment across the board – we're excited to see where this update takes us.”