Brussels Gets Into Hot Water

A European eco design directive could come into force next year. The directive would be made with the intention to curb the growth of household electricity consumption.

Measures would include banning washing machines that don't have a cold wash setting. There are plans for a study to take place on improving the energy efficiency of the kettle. It is thought that researchers will look at kettles that heat a set number of cups.

This has concerned manufacturers and has led to Paolo Falcioni, of the European Committee of Domestic Appliances to state "kettles are already as efficient as possible. The only improvement would be not to have them at all. Paolo is a lobbyist for the industry!
Brussels predicts the directive could save the equivalent of Italy's entire annual electricity consumption!

Here in the UK, the ECO Kettle with its unique patented dual-chamber design can be filled with up to 1.5 litres of water and as little as (200ml) one cup can be boiled. In independant consumer tests the ECO Kettle used on average 31% less electricity than any other kettle. Perhaps the study will also look at Boiling water taps such as the Quooker!

Here in the UK users of the Eco Kettle can feel a little smug that they are already ahead of the eco design directive!