Are your AHUs ready for new legislation?

As of January 1^st 2016, all air handling units (AHUs) installed in the European Union must comply with Lot 6 of the Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive. 

The ErP Directive was introduced in 2009 and provides legislation for energy-related products in the European Union, with Lot 6 concerning minimum performance levels for ventilation units.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) accounts for around 15 per cent of the EU’s total energy consumption, so there is considerable potential for the reduction of carbon emissions.

One of the most important aspects of the ErP Directive is that all non-residential ventilation units (NRVUs) must include adjustable-speed control such as a variable-speed drive. These devices allow the user to optimise their AHU’s performance via electric motor speed control, keeping energy consumption to a minimum.

Gibbons are your ideal provider for achieving ErP Directive Lot 6 legislation, as we not only supply state-of-the-art HVAC systems, but we’re also an Authorized Value Provider for ABB drives. By combining these two areas of expertise, we help our clients enjoy a comfortable working environment while maximising energy efficiency and reducing costs.

To discover how you can attain ErP Directive compliance, and for any other HVAC enquiries, contact Andrew Knight on 07850 204915 or email andrew@gibbonsgroup.co.uk.