Energy labelling proposals: a consumer view

The European Consumers' Organisation (BEUC) and the European Consumer Voice in Standardisation (ANEC) contribute to the debate on energy labelling proposals, emphasising the simplicity and clarity of the current A-G colour rating system and its familiarity to consumers. In the opinion of BEUC and ANEC, the system behind the label rather than the label itself must be subject to revision. Furthermore, consumers are familiar with the speed of technological change and will understand the need for 'rescaling' of products. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]