It’s time to look at the overall heating and energy consumption of large premises

Since September 1, 2021, new eco-design requirements and new generation energy labels for lighting apply. In practice, this means that the EU is taking several steps to ban new sales of old fluorescent tubes containing mercury.

Starting in 2023, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights will be phased out of the market as they contain mercury and are not as efficient as LED alternatives. When luminaires and light sources need to be replaced, there is an opportunity to review and implement additional energy-saving solutions.

By March 1, 2023, all light sources must have the new energy label and, according to the lighting industry, 17 million luminaires will be affected by the new requirements over the next five years. The new requirements for lighting are estimated to save around 42 TWh annually in the EU from 2030 onwards.

In public environments such as schools, hospitals, sports halls, offices and industries, there are many fluorescent lights. Replacing fluorescent tubes and luminaires to meet the new requirements is an excellent opportunity to look at the big picture in terms of energy savings and heating costs.

In many cases, ceiling fans can reduce heating costs by up to 30%. Energy efficiency may seem costly, but it is possible to reduce your heating costs with a relatively small investment. Depending on the energy price, significant savings can be made. Learn more about how you can achieve significant energy savings with industrial ceiling fans and our energy calculations here.