GRUNDFOS' ENERGY VISION

COMMITTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT

For years, Grundfos has been committed to environmentally responsible production. We were the first to market an A-labelled pump, and our drive to discover even more effective solutions is continuously powering us forward. We are devoted to driving technological progress with innovative, superb quality products.

ON THE FRONTLINE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL WARMING

Pumps make up for nearly 10% of the global electrical energy consumption, and over 60% of pump systems are inefficient. Replacing them with new Grundfos A-labelled products can mean huge energy savings. A-labelled circulator pumps use up to 80% less energy than D-labelled pumps, and can cut up to 10% off an average household's energy bill.

The internationally recognised independent organisation Europump estimated that changing all the D-labelled pumps in Europe to A-labelled models would save 44 billion kWh every year. That's the same as the total power output of five nuclear plants.

Together with Grundfos, our customers can make this happen for the safety and future of our planet.

Grundfos and the EUP Directive

What is the EuP Directive?

The so-called 'EuP Directive' was passed by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on July 6th, 2005. It establishes a framework of rules and criteria for setting requirements on the ecodesign of energy-using products (EuPs). The directive's goal is to reduce the environmental impact of energy-using products and support sustainable development.

Total savings potential for circulators:

  • Standalone: 13 TWh and 6.2 million tons of CO2

Savings equivalent to:

  • Total residential electricity consumption of 21,500,000 people
  • Total residential electricity consumption in Berlin, London, Brussels, Sofia, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Copenhagen and Riga

Grundfos already met the new ecodesign requirements years ago.

What does EuP mean for our business?

Only the most efficient A-labelled pumps currently in usage conform to the EuP Directive. The ecodesign requirements for glandless standalone circulators (laid down in Commission Regulation No 641/2009 of 22 July 2009) will now be a part of the Declaration of Conformity (CE).

Without a CE mark, a product may not be sold within the EU. The Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) requirement will be:

  • EE1≤ 0.27 from 2013
  • EE1≤ 0.23 from 2015

The current best-in-class benchmark for circulators is:

  • EE1≤ 0.20

Grundfos standalone circulators ensure your products conform.

The EuP directive -facts vs fiction

Ready or not, like it or not, the EuP Directive will soon be fact. But its introduction has become the subject of a lot of fiction. Here are some of the most common misconceptions regarding 2013.

Fiction:

  • Grundfos currently has no EuP-ready pumps.
  • What's the fuss? EuP is just A-labelling by another name, nothing really new.
  • EuP doesn't come in until 2013, so there is no need to think about it yet.
  • EuP is just legislative nonsense! You can't really save energy just by changing circulators.

Facts:

  • Grundfos already has a portfolio of pumps that more than meet EuP requirements - the first was introduced in 2001.
  • EuP is similar to A-labelling, but much stricter. In fact only the most efficient A-labelled pumps currently available comply with EuP. EuP will also be enforced by legislation.
  • It doesn't make sense to wait when you can start saving right away. Switching to EuP ready circulators now means you are providing years of extra energy savings.
  • Grundfos EuP-ready standalone circulators use up to 80% less energy than some conventional models and cut off up to 10% of a household power bill.

Why is Grundfos ahead?

The energy-efficient pump leader

We are already the leader in energy-efficient standalone circulators, we were among the first to mass-produce A-labelled pumps. Our ALPHA2 and MAGNA circulators are already EuP-ready and already installed around the globe.

Read about ALPHA2 & MAGNA

Proven commitment and proven products - with more to come

Unlike other pump manufacturers, no legislation forced us to produce these pumps. We did it out of our commitment to sustainability and being responsible.We already have the technology in place, refined and proven over years of development and real application. We could very reasonably say we already have the technology 'perfected' but that is not how we think at Grundfos - continuous improvement is the basis of our pump design.

CALCULATE POTENTIAL SAVINGS

This handy energy calculator will allow you to determine the approximate savings that you or your customers can get by switching from a standard D-labelled three-speed circulator, found in most homes, to a more energy efficient circulator like ALPHA2. The MAGNA is the efficient choice for commercial buildings.

HOW TO USE:

By using your cursor to roll over the specific house size, the calculator will automatically determine the approximate kWh (electricity) savings.