Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 2009.

Energy: Labelling

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government with reference to pages 73 to 75 and table 11.4 of the European Commission's impact assessment of the proposal for a directive on the indication by labelling and standard produce information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products (COM(2008) 778 final), whether the information on water heaters and street lighting is available in a form that allows United Kingdom government departments and local authorities toidentify the manufacturers and the model numbers of the products used in the comparisons; and, if so, where it may be accessed.

Answer: Defra does not hold information on water heaters and street lighting in a form which identifies the manufacturers and the model numbers of the products. However, the Defra "Buy Sustainable—Quick Wins" specifications include sustainable and environmental criteria across a wide range of commonly purchased products, including heaters and lighting. The minimum specifications are mandatory for all public authority procurement, through the energy labelling scheme. The Centre of Expertise in Sustainable Procurement is responsible for assuring and monitoring compliance by government departments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 714 c60-1WA; 5950
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Green Public Procurement
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Energy Labelling Heating EU action Public sector Procurement Lighting
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