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EU Ecodesign Rules Threaten 200,000 Jobs in Local Space Heater Industry
The EU's proposed ecodesign rules for solid fuel local space heaters, set to begin July 1, 2027, are causing concern among manufacturers due to unrealistic standards, inadequate testing, and a lack of transparency, risking 200,000 jobs and potentially worsening energy poverty.
EU Ecodesign Rules Threaten 200,000 Jobs in Local Space Heater Industry
The EU's proposed ecodesign rules for solid fuel local space heaters, set to begin July 1, 2027, are causing concern among manufacturers due to unrealistic standards, inadequate testing, and a lack of transparency, risking 200,000 jobs and potentially worsening energy poverty.
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