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Energy labelling comes to windows and shower heads

European consumers are used to seeing energy consumption labels on their TVs, washing machines and dryers - any product that uses energy directly - but they will soon be able to check out similar labels on other consumer products such as taps, windows and insulation.

The European Parliament and member states reached a deal after closed-door talks on Tuesday (17 November) that will see the EU's energy labelling directive extended to cover all energy-related products. 


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Taps, windows and shower heads are just some of the items to now be covered by EU energy labelling (Photo: EUobserver)

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