For a product to appear on the Energy Technology Product List (ETPL), and therefore qualify for an ECA claim, it must meet a set of energy-saving criteria. The criteria are published in the 2009 Energy Technology Criteria List (ETCL) and are reviewed (and where necessary revised) on an annual basis, to reflect best practice. Eligibility criteria are published for each technology and sub-technology. Select a technology or sub-technology from the dropdown menu below to view the current eligibility criteria.
Using Eligibility Criteria Businesses can use the criteria when preparing project briefs or installation specifications. The criteria can be used to specify a range of features that are required for a particular installation. Thus contractors, designers and consultants will be obliged to use only the most energy-efficient products and designs.
Manufacturers can use the criteria to aid product development. If a manufacturer has a product that has only just missed out on ETPL inclusion, the criteria can be used when designing and developing the next version of that product. If a manufacturer is developing a new product, they can use the criteria to find out what represents best practice.
Remember that only products that have met the ETCL criteria are eligible for an ECA claim. By specifying at an early stage that the eligibility criteria must be met in any installation design, you will ensure that your energy costs are minimised – good for business and good for the environment.