{"id":24179,"date":"2023-03-14T14:18:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/gb\/?p=24179"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:26:24","slug":"how-to-read-the-commercial-energy-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/gb\/how-to-read-the-commercial-energy-label\/","title":{"rendered":"How to read the commercial energy label"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18715622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18715622 BCX0\">How to read the commercial energy label<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW141624189 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141624189 BCX0\">First introduced in 1994, the<strong> energy label regulation<\/strong> was devised to <strong>help product manufacturers easily identify the energy consumption of their appliances.<\/strong> For nearly 30 years, it has also helped end-users &#8211; both in a domestic and professional setting &#8211; make an informed purchase based on the efficiency of the product in question.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141624189 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180446497 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180446497 BCX0\">What is an energy label?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW180446497 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"none\">In short, it is a label that appears on both the product and its packaging detailing <strong>key information relating to the energy efficiency of the unit in question<\/strong>. While it has appeared in various guises since its launch, a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/energylabel.org.uk\/for-professionals\/legislation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">GB energy labelling directive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> came into force in the UK in January 2021.\u202fHowever, the requirements for commercial refrigeration appliances are based the those set out in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/energy-climate-change-environment\/standards-tools-and-labels\/products-labelling-rules-and-requirements\/energy-label-and-ecodesign\/energy-efficient-products\/professional-refrigerators_en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">European Ecodesign Directive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and cover:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/gb\/refrigerated-cabinets\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Refrigerated cabinets<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/gb\/refrigerated-counters\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Refrigerated counters\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80544117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80544117 BCX0\">How to read commercial refrigerator energy labels?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80544117 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"none\">The GB energy label for commercial refrigeration devices displays all the key performance information needed for an end-user to determine the energy efficiency of the appliance.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As well as the manufacturer\u2019s details and product reference, it includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Energy class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Annual energy consumption\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Storage capacity\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Climate class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24324&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;475&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<span data-contrast=\"none\">Other factors which can impact the efficiency of commercial refrigeration include the choice of insulation materials and the thickness, as well as the refrigerant used. Electrolux Professional models use the natural R290 refrigerant gas. This is both more sustainable than hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, and less corrosive of core internal parts such as the compressor.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][elx_video_block background_image=&#8221;24337&#8243; video_link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yI9SYcc4k4w&#8221; minimum_height=&#8221;350px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24335&#8243; img_size=&#8221;267&#215;553&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW36862819 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36862819 BCX0\"> Energy classes for electrical appliances<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW36862819 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">The energy class is the overarching indicator of an appliance\u2019s energy efficiency. Under the GB energy label<strong>, the energy class for a <\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW135993837 BCX0\">commercial refrigerator ranges<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\"> from A+++ to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW135993837 BCX0\">G<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW135993837 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW135993837 BCX0\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\"> is based on the appliance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">s Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">A+++ <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135993837 BCX0\">the most efficient, and G the least.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW135993837 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241701585 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241701585 BCX0\">Annual Energy consumption (kWh\/year)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW159699687 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159699687 BCX0\">The GB energy label also provides a clear overview of the<strong> expected annual energy consumption of a commercial refrigerator<\/strong>. Operators can then use this data to then calculate the projected running costs by multiplying the kWh by the unit cost.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW159699687 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW236375446 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW236375446 BCX0\">Storage Capacity<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\">Another useful piece of information on the GB energy label is the<strong> maximum <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\"><strong>capacity<\/strong> \u2013 or net volume (L) \u2013 for a commercial refrigerator or freezer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\">. This is incredibly important as <strong>overloading a commercial refrigerator<\/strong> can result in poor airflow around the produce stored within the unit. Not only could this promote early spoilage, but it could also increase the pressure on the compressor and condenser, resulting in <strong>more energy being used than necessary<\/strong>.\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\">Electrolux Professional\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW232265513 BCX0\">eco<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW232265513 BCX0\">store<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\"> refrigerated cabinets have been designed to maximise <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW232265513 BCX0\">capacity, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\"> can offer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\">an average of 50 litres mo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232265513 BCX0\">re than other models with a comparable footprint.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW232265513 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112192431 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112192431 BCX0\"> Climate Class<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">The final key piece of information on the GB energy label is the <strong>Climate Class<\/strong>. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">This determines the <strong>capability of the product to correctly preserve food in different working conditions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">Given the high temperatures often reached in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">professional kitchens<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\"> any commercial refrigeration units purchased should be built to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">either Climate Class 4 (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">normal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\"> duty\u2019: 30\u00b0C \/ 55% humidity) or <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\">Climate Class 5<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\"> (\u2018heavy duty\u2019: 40\u00b0C \/ 40% humidity)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193042101 BCX0\"> to ensure they can operate effectively in this environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW193042101 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225937264 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225937264 BCX0\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225937264 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span class=\"TextRun SCXW167145145 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167145145 BCX0\">Ultimately, an energy label is a very useful tool for helping end-users make an informed choice when purchasing commercial refrigeration. Given refrigeration is rarely switched off, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167145145 BCX0\">finding the right unit which will keep running costs to a minimum will go a long way to helping run a profitable and sustainable catering operation.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW167145145 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to read the commercial energy label [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]First introduced in 1994, the energy label regulation was devised to help product manufacturers easily identify the energy consumption of their appliances. 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