ETL Spring update: Growth, insights and innovation
As we move into spring, there is a clear sense of momentum across the energy efficiency sector. Organisations are increasingly focused on cost savings while advancing towards their Net Zero commitments. The ETL continues to underpin this progress by providing manufacturers and businesses with the verified data they need to select high performing technology with confidence.
In this issue, we highlight real world impact through our case study collection and a new feature on Prefect Controls, demonstrating how ETL-listed technologies achieve measurable energy and cost savings in practice. We reflect on a year of insights from our Women Driving Change series, which has brought together diverse perspectives from across the industry. We also share news of our streamlined listing route for Packaged Chillers through alignment with Eurovent Certification. And finally, we invite you to help shape the future of the ETL by participating in the latest DESNZ survey.
A total of 23 new products from seven manufacturers have recently been added to the ETL. This includes our first listing within the Efficient White Lighting Units sub technology and new additions to the Air to Water Heat Pumps category, which now features 28 products. These updates continue to expand the range of trusted, energy efficient solutions available to support informed procurement.
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How Prefect Controls helped Curlew Capital save nearly £70,000
At a student accommodation development in Leeds, high heating demand was driving up costs and energy use. Through the installation of the ETL-listed Irus Building Energy Management System from Prefect Controls, Curlew Capital established a coordinated approach to heating management while gaining greater visibility of room usage. This intervention resulted in a 50% reduction in heating energy consumption, nearly £70,000 in annual savings, and a payback period of just over three years, demonstrating the clear financial and environmental impact of smarter building energy management.
Eurovent Certification alignment: A streamlined route for listing Packaged Chillers
Manufacturers of Packaged Chillers can now utilise a more efficient route to ETL listing through alignment with Eurovent Certification. By using existing Eurovent test reports to verify performance, businesses can reduce administrative duplication and simplify the application process. For specifiers and procurement teams, this coordination ensures easier identification of high performing equipment through the use of independently verified, comparable data.
Celebrating impact and insights: One year of Women Driving Change
Over the past twelve months, our Women Driving Change series has spotlighted the many varied career pathways of women leading the way in the energy efficiency sector. These conversations explore how diverse perspectives and inclusive teams are delivering better outcomes across policy, research and manufacturing. We invite you to explore the full series and discover how these pioneering professionals are advancing the future of the industry.
Across sectors, organisations are working to reduce energy use, manage energy costs and demonstrate measurable progress towards Net Zero. Our collection of case studies illustrates how ETL-listed technologies are delivering in practice, spanning community facilities and hospitality through to healthcare and large commercial estates. These examples showcase how independently verified, high performing energy efficient equipment supports confident decision-making and delivers tangible results.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is inviting feedback from manufacturers, purchasers, procurers and specifiers of ETL-listed products. This survey is an opportunity to share your views and help inform how the ETL evolves, ensuring it continues to support the uptake of energy efficient technologies. If your organisation is involved with the ETL, we encourage you to take part. You may have already received an email from Technopolis with a direct link to complete the survey.
Bumblebee Lighting joins the ETL with Efficient White Lighting Unit
We are pleased to welcome the first product in the Efficient White Lighting Units subcategory with the addition of the Vox Prism. These units comprise a light fitting, light sources and associated control gear, specifically designed to provide high quality, energy efficient illumination. Commenting on the listing, Bumblebee Lighting shared: “The certification of our Vox 600x600mm modular luminaire by the ETL supports our drive for high efficiency luminaires which have been qualified by a third party. This accreditation helps in giving consumers confidence in figures claimed by lighting manufacturers.”
Welcoming Hildebrand to the ETL with advanced Energy Monitoring
The introduction of their 3 Glow Automatic Monitoring and Targeting (aM&T) units marks the arrival of a new manufacturer to the Energy Monitoring category. These sub-metering systems deliver the accurate, accessible energy data required to optimise energy use and support the transition to Net Zero. Hildebrand noted the importance of the accreditation, stating: “Our electricity meters deliver accurate, accessible energy data to help organisations optimise their energy use and bill accurately. Our ETL listing recognises the role advanced metering plays in improving efficiency, enabling flexibility and supporting the transition to net zero. CoP11 certification delivers revenue from solar and battery via direct participation in flexibility markets.”
Electrolux Professional expands ETL listings
Another 2 ecostore Premium HPe units have been added to the Professional Refrigerated Storage Cabinets category, further expanding the company’s ETL-listed range. Reflecting on the impact of these new listings, Electrolux Professional shared: “The ecostore Premium HPe reflects Electrolux Professional’s Green Spirit: 90 mm high-performance insulation, intelligent energy saving strategies and multi-directional Optiflow ensure uniform cooling and outstanding efficiency reducing energy consumption and saving up to 81% on energy costs (calculated on a 496L full door cabinet replacing a class G appliance with a class A) while delivering a smarter, more sustainable refrigeration solution for your kitchen.”
Liebherr adds new A-rated Refrigerated Storage Cabinet
The range of ETL-listed products continues to grow with the addition of the FRPSvh unit to the Professional Refrigerated Storage Cabinets category. By incorporating digital interfaces for energy tracking, this model supports the growing requirement for data driven efficiency in professional kitchens. Highlighting the company's long-term approach to sustainability, Liebherr commented: “Liebherr identified the importance of sustainability in the 1950s. As an example, model FRPSvh has an A energy rating with full s/steel interior and exterior with a temperature range of -2’c to +15’c and with integrated WiFi/LAN interface. In addition, we have been awarded Eco Vardis silver for sustainability.”
16 new Air to Water Heat Pumps added to the ETL
The Air to Water Heat Pumps category has seen a significant expansion with 16 new products added by 3 manufacturers. We are pleased to welcome Hamworthy Heating Limited to the ETL with the listing of 7 new pumps, while Ideal Boilers have added 7 units to bring its total to 25. Dimplex have added another 2 products, increasing its total to 5.
These systems are specifically designed to provide a highly efficient alternative to traditional boiler technology.
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Showcase your product on the ETL
Listing on the ETL allows manufacturers access to buyers who prioritise energy efficiency and independent verification. Covering 21 Technology categories, ETL accreditation offers impartial recognition of energy performance and supports industry best practice. Find out more by exploring the product categories, and watch our short video on how to apply.
Whether you’re a manufacturer looking to list your products, a purchaser seeking verified energy saving technologies, or simply curious about how the ETL works, our Resources page has you covered. Access FAQs, detailed manufacturer guides, scheme information, toolkits to support procurement decisions, and our archive of past newsletters. It’s all designed to help you make the most of the ETL and stay up to date with the latest developments.
Our API makes it easy to integrate energy efficient product data into your own systems, helping you streamline searches and share information with users. It’s free to use and gives you direct access to the full ETL product list, features, and images.
Add Technical Specification and BIM Object files for free
Manufacturers can now upload Technical Specification and BIM Object files to their ETL listings, which help purchasers and designers find additional information on energy efficient products. Upload your Technical Specification and BIM Object files now – you can find out more in our article or get in touch: info@etl.energysecurity.gov.uk
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