Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust provides impartial, accurate and authoritative advice on how to reduce carbon emissions and use water more sustainably, as well as to help people save money on energy bills in the UK. Activities include 'Energy Trust Recommended' applicable to products that will cost less to run, contribute to savings on energy bill and help the environment.

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The Energy Savings Trust (UK) covers most aspects of energy efficiency and sustainable living. Activities include the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme which awards the Energy Saving Trust Recommended label to the most energy-efficient products making it quick and easy for the consumer to find products that will cost less to run, contribute to savings in energy bills and help the environment. Becoming a licensed retailer with the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme can help to differentiate the energy-saving products they sell, improve  brand perception, drive sales and demonstrate corporate social responsibility, while for manufacturers and suppliers company certification with the Energy Saving Trust Recommended scheme can differentiate their energy-saving products, giving them the impartial credibility that the label signifies and again helping  to demonstrate corporate social responsibility.

For the consumer looking for a kitchen appliance, computer equipment, or home entertainment system; or if they are changing light bulbs, replacing  windows, insulating their home or improving their heating system, and want the most energy-efficient products, the label that says Energy Saving Trust Recommended will help them make an informed choice. Since, under this scheme only products that meet strict criteria on energy efficiency can carry the label. For example, they only certify fridges which are A+ and the washing machines on their scheme must be AAA - that's A for energy, A for wash quality and A for spin. The criteria are set by an independent panel and reviewed annually to ensure they always reflect development and changes in the market and technology. They also certify products in categories where there isn't an EU energy label - in areas such as   glazing, televisions with integrated digital decoders (IDTVs) and boilers.

Related Information on the Regions 202020 Website:

• Sustainable Energy Theme(s): Energy Efficient Products
• Country(ies): United Kingdom

Last updated: 08/03/2012 10:33am - Contact: Katy HALL -