What does the Energy-related Product (ErP) legislation set standards for?

The Energy-related Product (ErP) legislation is designed to set standards primarily for products that have an indirect impact on energy consumption. This includes a wide range of products that may not consume energy directly, such as appliances, lighting, and even building materials, which influence energy efficiency and resources used over their entire lifecycle. The legislation aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impacts, encouraging manufacturers to consider not just the direct use of energy by their products but also how they affect overall energy demand.

In contrast to this correct understanding, products that consume energy directly relate primarily to the direct application of energy usage, while renewable energy products focus specifically on energy generation rather than consumption standards. Additionally, focusing solely on all electronic devices would be too broad; the legislation applies selectively to energy-related products rather than encompassing every electronic device.