148 Europe’s energy label To enable consumers to compare and make purchasing decisions based on uniform labelling criteria, Europe has introduced energy labels. The previous European energy label for air conditioners, introduced in 1992, did its job for the time. In 2013, Europe introduced a seasonal energy label. This label allows end users to make even more informed choices, since seasonal efficiency reflects air conditioner efficiency over an entire season. The energy label includes multiple classifications from A+++ to D, reflected in colour shadings ranging from dark green (most energy efficient) to red (least efficient). Information on the label not only includes the seasonal efficiency ratings for heating (SCOP) and cooling (SEER), but also annual energy consumption and noise levels. The label more in detail Name of manufacturer and product SEER: seasonal efficiency values for cooling Classifications from A+++ (most energy efficient) to D (least energy efficient Design load for cooling Seasonal efficiency ratings for cooling (SEER) Annual energy consumption during a cooling season, including auxiliary modes Sound power value for indoor unit Sound power value for outdoor unit Combination of indoor and outdoor unit SCOP: seasonal efficiency values for heating Classifications from A+++ (most energy efficient) to D (least energy efficient) Design load for heating Seasonal efficiency ratings for heating (SCOP) Annual energy consumption during a heating season, including auxiliary modes To take the broad range of conditions into account, 3 climate zones are used: cold, average and warm BLUE = COLDER CLIMATE (OPTIONAL) GREEN = AVERAGE CLIMATE (COMPULSORY) ORANGE = WARMER CLIMATE (OPTIONAL) All energy efficiency classiciations mentionned in this catalogue are within the range A+++ to D
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