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1 EGG 2008 --- EuP-directive (Jepsen & Reintjes)

EuP-DirectiveStatus quo and criticalobservations

Dirk Jepsen & Norbert ReintjesPresentation given at theElectronics Goes Green conferenceBerlin 9th of September 2009

EGG 2008 --- EuP-directive (Jepsen & Reintjes)

Ökopol GmbH (Institute for Environmental Strategies)

Independed European Consulting Company, based in Hamburgsince 1989

Clients fromAuthorities (EU-COM, Ministries in MS and local authorities) Industries and TradeNGOs (Environmental and consumer NGOs, citizens‘ groups)

Working Areas Industry plants (IPPC, BAT)Politics on chemicals (REACH, GHS)Politics on Waste (WEEE, ElektroG) Integratred Product Policy (EuP, Ecolabel, etc.)

Expertise


EuP related work

Expert input to the regulatory process on 2005/32/EC (EuP directive)

Concept and promotion of a German stakeholder networkshadow group for the EU processes; “EuP-Netzwerk Deutschland”

Information services and background support EU COM - DG Env. Member states authorities European Env. NGO network (lot E) Industry and trade (associations & single companies)

Internet sites: www.eup-network.euNewsletter service

Expertise


Content

Major CharacteristicsEuP-directiveand implementation proces

Status QuoChallenges & Observations

Conclusions

Content of presentation


Life-cycle thinkingadressing all (relevant) env. issues with special focus on energyconsumption

Framework directiveGeneral rules (aims, scope, procedure, etc.) in directive itselfBinding (minimum) requirements on Product group specific

or cross cutting aspects elaborated in subsequent processes(vertical/horizontal) implementing measures (IM)

Stakeholder involvement at several stages Tool box (labeling, minimum requirements, harmonised standards, ..)

Major characteristics of the EuP-Directive

DIRECTIVE 2005/32/EC establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-using products andamending Council Directive 92/42/EEC and Directives 96/57/EC and 2000/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

EuP DC & implementation process

Consultationforum

CommissionDG Energy, Transport

DG Industry

Regulatorycommittee

consult

ManufacturerImporter

Industry

Member stateGivesmandates

Checks exemplarilyconformity

Implementingmeasures

defines

Verification toolsfor

Conformity Assessment

Checks conformity withself selected Tool

Self-regulationAnnex VIII

Suggests &develops

Organizes

participate

HarmonisedStandardsCENELECTC 111 X

(DKE K 191)

participates

verification

Commission &reg committee

NGOsparticipates

participate

Consultation forum

conskituteagreement

Placing onthe market CE marking Declaration of

conformity

Marketsurveillance

EuP processes: Participants, Elements and Tools


EuP process to Implementing Measures

European Commission

Imp. Ass.Prep-study

Cons.Forum

WorkingDoc

Draft IM

Agreement

Reg.Com.

Inter-service

Adoption

EU-Parl.

Final IM

StudyWorkplan

Cons.Forum

DraftWorkplan

Workplan

Time



1. Product definition, standards & legislation

2. Economics & Markets 3. Consumer analysis & localinfrastructure

4. Technical analysisexisting products

5. Definition of base case

7. Improvement potential 6. Technical analysis best availabletechnology

8. Policy, impact and sensitivity analyses

Universal EnvironmentalImpact Assessment

Methodology and BaseData

MEEuP Methodology Report, page 18

1. Product definition, standards & legislation

2. Economics & Markets 3. Consumer analysis & localinfrastructure

4. Technical analysisexisting products

5. Definition of base case

7. Improvement potential 6. Technical analysis best availabletechnology

8. Policy, impact and sensitivity analyses

Universal EnvironmentalImpact Assessment

Methodology and BaseData

MEEuP Methodology Report, page 18

StandardPrep. StudyApproach

„vhk-method“



Status Quo: Product groups in Prep-studies (3)

Simple set top boxes--Room air conditioning10

Domestic lighting19Public street lighting9

Complex set-top boxes18Office lighting8

Vacuum cleaners17Battery charger and EPS7

Laundry dryers16Stand by- off-ModeLoss6

Solid fuel small combustioninstallations

15TV5

Washing mashines, dishwashers14Imaging equipment4

Domestic refrigeration, freezers13PC and PC-monitors3

Commercial refrigeration, freezers12Water heaters2

Electric motors, pumps, fans,circulators

11Boilers1



Status Quo: decisions taken (2)

Implementing Measure (IM) adoptedStandby and off mode (Lot 6)

IM submitted to Regulatory CommitteeSimple set top boxes (no Lot number)Tertiary sector lighting products (Lot 8 & 9)

Product groups covered in ongoing preparatory studies will follow2008 & 2009



New prep. studies under tender procedure (4)

New prep-studies tendered by DG ENTERPRISE Sound and imaging equipment DVD/video players and recorders, video projectors and video game consoles

Refrigerating and freezing equipment not already covered service cabinets, walk-in cold rooms, chillers, ice makers, ice cream and milk-shake machines, minibars

Distribution and power transformers



New prep. studies under tender procedure (4)

New prep-studies tendered by DG TRANSPORT & ENERGY

Local room heating products Central heating products using hot air to distribute heat (other than CHP)

Domestic and commercial ovens (electric, gas, microwave)

Domestic and commercial hobs and grills, including when incoporated in cookers

Profesionnal washing machines, dryers and dishwashers Non-tertiary coffee machines

Networked standby losses of EuPs Domestic uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)



Stakeholder participation

European Commission

Imp. Ass.Prep-study

Cons.Forum

WorkingDoc

Draft IM

Agreement

Reg.Com.

Inter-service

Adoption

EU-Parl.

Final IM

StudyWorkplan

Cons.Forum

DraftWorkplan

Workplan

Interested Parties (Industry, NGOs, etc.)

Member States

Time



Challenges & observations Stakeholder participation Time-consuming and complex, still no satisfying (balanced) participation

(in all groups)

Transparence of information flow Up-to date information

Scope / targeted issue Technical components or systems Status of env. issues beside energy consumption during use

Patchwork / Interlink with other IPP instruments Clarification and harmonization needed

Status of necessary supporting instruments Market surveillance Conformity assessment Harmonized standards

Critical observations - overall


Stakeholder involvment

Member states Nearly no participation in

Prep. StudiesOnly few active comments on

WDs Late and not too well prepared

input to draft IMs Industry Active participation in

Prep.Studies (but limited to big(multinational companies)

Importers, Trade, SME more orless missing

Other NGOsOnly few groups actively

involved

Austria

UK

Sweden

Netherlands

Italy

Finland

Germany

Denmark

Belgium

Lot 8Lot 6Lot 9

Critical observations – stakeholder involvement

Example MS input to WDs (03/08)


Transparent access to information

implementation of EuP directive is based on stakeholder dialogueTransparent and efficient information flow is neededOverview over processesTechnical documentsSchedules, deadlines

Existing information tools not sufficientDifficult to read for non-expertsNot (always) up-to-dateTechnical hurdles of access

ProblemsEuP-process is complex and fast progressing with short

deadlinesDocuments are highly technical, in English and voluminous

Critical observations – information access


Scope Ongoing debate about the „right“ scope in many product groups

(namly lighting, pumps, heating, ..)

Critical observations – scope & target issues

Technical product(Technology A)

Component I

Component III

Component II

Technical product(Technology B)

Component I

Component III

Component II

Service area


Mix of IPP Instruments

Not harmonized yet Revision cycles Issues addressed Level of ambition

Critical observations – IPP Instrument Mix

Restrictions requirementsWEE & RoHS

MandatoryMiniumum requirements

IMs under EuP DC

MS Ivestment Progr.Mandatory

Energy Labelling

VoluntaryLabelling

Green PublicProcurement

Energy usingproducts

Push

Pull

Restrictions requirementsWEE & RoHS

MandatoryMiniumum requirements

IMs under EuP DC

MS Ivestment Progr.Mandatory

Energy Labelling

VoluntaryLabellingVoluntaryLabelling

Green PublicProcurement

Energy usingproducts

PushPush

PullPull


Mix of IPP Instruments (2)

Harmonization attempts fromSCP action plan (July 2008)

Critical observations – IPP Instrument Mix

EuPIM´s

Green publicprocurment

Incentiveprogramms

of MS

Widening scope=> energy related

products

Minimumrequirement

Defined categoriesused as bases


Major supporting Instruments still missing

Market surveillance Still lack of concepts and knowledge on MS level for the

upcoming needs of sufficient market surveillance

Conformity assessment Requirements regarding conformity assessment

still vague (like EMAS link)

Harmonized standards Harmonized standards (e.g. for valide measurment of power

consumption) missing in many product areas Fast track procedures for standardisation needed without losing reliability

Critical observations – supporting instruments


Conclusions

The EuP implementation is a challenging process, providing lots ofvaluable technical expertise about eco-design already

The process has reached first level of “steady state” But further efforts necessary

EU Commission, Industry and MS should make further efforts in gettingall market actors and other interested parties informed and involved

Further action needed on MS level information for the upcomingenforcement needs

Hight priority should be given of all involved parties regarding thedevelopment of missing instruments and links

Conclusions


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