At Fresh Air Supplies, we keep a close eye on evolving regulations that shape the future of our industry. One of the most significant updates on the horizon is ErP 2026—the next phase in the European Union’s Energy-related Products Directive. If you work with fans, ventilation units, or roof cowls, this regulation will likely impact you.
Here’s everything you need to know.
What Does “ErP” Mean?
ErP stands for Energy-related Products Directive (Directive 2009/125/EC), an EU framework that sets ecodesign requirements for energy-consuming and energy-related products. The core goals are:
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✅ Improving energy efficiency
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✅ Reducing carbon emissions
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✅ Encouraging sustainable, eco-friendly product design
Since its introduction, the directive has introduced minimum efficiency standards across various product categories—including those used in HVAC and ventilation systems.
What Is ErP 2026?
ErP 2026 is the upcoming regulation update that will bring stricter performance and efficiency requirements, particularly affecting:
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Fans (including those used in roof cowls and mechanical ventilation)
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Ventilation units
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Heat recovery systems
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Motors and fan drives
Timeline of Key ErP Milestones:
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ErP 2013: Initial fan efficiency requirements
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ErP 2015: More stringent efficiency standards
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ErP 2020/2021: Expanded to include more HVAC components
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ErP 2026: Upcoming tightening of rules and broader scope
What Changes Are Expected in ErP 2026?
The new regulations will focus on driving further improvements in efficiency. Here’s what manufacturers and specifiers can expect:
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???? Higher minimum efficiency levels for fans and motors
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???? Phase-out of certain inefficient AC motors and backward-curved impellers
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✅ Stronger push toward EC (electronically commutated) fans
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???? Potential requirements for smart system integration and enhanced product labelling
Impact on Roof Ventilation Products
Manufacturers and suppliers of the following products will need to ensure full compliance with ErP 2026:
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Roof extract fans
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Axial and centrifugal fan cowls
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GRP roof terminals with integrated fans
Compliance Factors Include:
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Fan and motor efficiency
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Specific Fan Power (SFP)
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Acoustic performance
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Lifecycle environmental impact
This could lead to:
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❌ Discontinuation of outdated fan models
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????️ Redesigns of integrated roof ventilation systems (e.g., to include EC fans or improve airflow paths)
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????️ Updates to documentation and CE marking to reflect compliance
Final Thoughts
While ErP 2026 may seem like just another regulatory step, it’s a vital move toward greener, more efficient building systems. At Fresh Air Supplies, we’re actively working with our suppliers to ensure our range of ventilation products will meet or exceed these upcoming standards.
If you have any questions about how ErP 2026 might affect your projects—or if you want to explore compliant product options—get in touch with our team today.