Press Release: European Commission approves agreements to reduce energy consumption of dishwashers and water heaters

The European Commission's DG Competition has completed its examination of two agreements notified by the European Committee of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers (CECED). Nearly all European manufacturers of dishwashers and domestic electric water heaters are party to the agreements, which are designed to improve the energy efficiency of appliances marketed in the European Union. To achieve this goal, manufacturers have undertaken, among other things, to stop producing high-energy consumption appliances. After examining the agreements, the Commission has concluded that the energy savings and environmental benefits outweigh the restrictions on competition and the examination of these cases has therefore been closed.