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Ecodesign: what does it mean?

Only ‘eco-compatible’ stoves and fireplaces in the EU from 2022

The environmentally-friendly nature of pellets and wood is undeniable. These renewable fuels have a substantially neutral impact on CO2 emissions in the atmosphere and allow for 90% less overall emissions of CO2 compared to the equivalent use of a traditional fossil fuel, like gas or diesel fuel, also considering the emissions associated with the cultivation, processing and transport of the fuel itself.

However, on the other hand, if burnt in technologically obsolete appliances, they might affect the quality of air, especially in terms of particulate emissions and unburnt gases. The gradual replacement of obsolete appliances with latest-generation stoves, fireplaces and boilers would drastically reduce this impact.

This is why the European Union will introduce environmentally-friendly design criteria for biomass heat generators, too. Manufacturers will be required to comply with them and they will lead to a better environmental performance of the new biomass products launched on the European market and overall lower harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The Ecodesign Regulations will come into force in the 28 EU Member States and in all EES (European Economic Space) countries on the following dates:

  • for biomass boilers the ecodesign requirement will start from 1 January 2020 (EU Regulation 2015/1189);
  • for domestic biomass appliances, i.e. for stoves, fireplaces and range cookers, the ecodesign requirement will come into force on 1 January 2022 (EU Regulation 2015/1185).

The topics covered by Ecodesign Regulations

The two EU regulations related to Ecodesign define the minimum requirements that products running on solid fuel used for heating purposes must comply with to be introduced on the EU market.

These requirements are related to two aspects, which have been identified as important for environmental purposes:

  • energy efficiency;
  • particulate emissions (PM), gaseous organic compounds (OGC), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

However, EU Regulations do not just define basic requirements. They also establish measurement and calculation methods, which need to be harmonised at a European level. They need to be reliable, accurate, reproducible and based on advanced and generally recognised measurement methods.

The commitment of MCZ: a whole generation of products already compatible with Ecodesign

Even if the Ecodesign Regulations will not come into force before 2022, MCZ has chosen to adapt the design of its stoves and fireplaces for several years now, so that they already comply with the envisaged parameters.

This is why the whole collection, with both pellet and wood appliances, already exceed the minimum requirements in terms of efficiency and emissions set by Ecodesign regulations.

What does this mean for consumers?

  • Lower consumption
  • More savings
  • Respect for the environment
  • Protecting the quality of air

Check out all the models already compatible with Ecodesign 2022

 
 
AKI - Hydro slim pellet stove with ceramic or steel sides and self-cleaning brazier, 18 and 24 kW
AKI

Hydro slim pellet stove with ceramic or steel sides and self-cleaning brazier, 18 and 24 kW

ALEA - Economical, airtight slim pellet stove with a depth of 28 cm
ALEA

Economical, airtight slim pellet stove with a depth of 28 cm

ALYSSA - 6 kW pellet stove, ventilated, with airtight structure and sides in ceramic, ideal for small spaces or well-insulated houses
ALYSSA

6 kW pellet stove, ventilated, with airtight structure and sides in ceramic, ideal for small spaces or well-insulated houses

CLIO - Economical, front-ventilated hydro pellet stove with airtight construction
CLIO

Economical, front-ventilated hydro pellet stove with airtight construction

Core
CLUB - Ceramic or metal pellet stove, air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology versions
CLUB

Ceramic or metal pellet stove, air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology versions

CURVE - Ceramic ducted pellet stove, round shape, essential design
CURVE

Ceramic ducted pellet stove, round shape, essential design

CUTE - Small, ventilated pellet stove, ideal for installation in a fireplace
CUTE

Small, ventilated pellet stove, ideal for installation in a fireplace

DECÒ - Classic-style small pellet stove, made of cast iron, ideal for a fireplace
DECÒ

Classic-style small pellet stove, made of cast iron, ideal for a fireplace

DOC - Slim ductable pellet stove, with essential Nordic-style design
DOC

Slim ductable pellet stove, with essential Nordic-style design

Core
EGO - Steel pellet stove, available in 8 versions (air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology)
EGO

Steel pellet stove, available in 8 versions (air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology)

FLOW - Ducted round ceramic pellet stove, 10 kW of power
FLOW

Ducted round ceramic pellet stove, 10 kW of power

GHEA - Economical 6 kW pellet stove, ventilated and with sealed structure
GHEA

Economical 6 kW pellet stove, ventilated and with sealed structure

HALO - Round pellet stove with forced ventilation, top or rear smoke outlet
HALO

Round pellet stove with forced ventilation, top or rear smoke outlet

HERA - Round 7 kW pellet stove, economical and easy-to-use
HERA

Round 7 kW pellet stove, economical and easy-to-use

JAZZ - 30 kW hydro pellet stove with ceramic front and self-cleaning brazier
JAZZ

30 kW hydro pellet stove with ceramic front and self-cleaning brazier

LOOP - Sealed cast iron and steel pellet stove, round shape
LOOP

Sealed cast iron and steel pellet stove, round shape

Core
MAKO - Ducted pellet stove with the new Core technology
MAKO

Ducted pellet stove with the new Core technology

MIDA - Modern, economical, easy-to-use pellet stove
MIDA

Modern, economical, easy-to-use pellet stove

MOOD - Ducted pellet stove, modern design, made of steel
MOOD

Ducted pellet stove, modern design, made of steel

Core
MUSA - Steel pellet stove, available in ventilated, ducted or hydro version
MUSA

Steel pellet stove, available in ventilated, ducted or hydro version

PAD - Round hydro pellet stove, ecological and efficient
PAD

Round hydro pellet stove, ecological and efficient

PERFORMA HQ - Hydro pellet boiler
PERFORMA HQ

Hydro pellet boiler

PHILO - Ducted pellet stove, 14 kW, shallow structure for space-saving installation
PHILO

Ducted pellet stove, 14 kW, shallow structure for space-saving installation

PLASMA 95 dx/sx Wood - Corner wood fireplace
PLASMA 95 dx/sx Wood

Corner wood fireplace

PLASMA 75 dx/sx Wood - Corner wood fireplace
PLASMA 75 dx/sx Wood

Corner wood fireplace

PLASMA 95T Wood - Three-sided wood fireplace
PLASMA 95T Wood

Three-sided wood fireplace

PLASMA T50 Wood - Three-sided wood fireplace
PLASMA T50 Wood

Three-sided wood fireplace

PLASMA 75 Wood - Front wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA 75 Wood

Front wood-burning fireplace

PLASMA 85 Wood - Front wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA 85 Wood

Front wood-burning fireplace

PLASMA B95 Wood - Two sided wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA B95 Wood

Two sided wood-burning fireplace

PLASMA 115B Wood - Two sided wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA 115B Wood

Two sided wood-burning fireplace

PLASMA 95 Wood - Front wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA 95 Wood

Front wood-burning fireplace

PLASMA 115 Wood - Front wood-burning fireplace
PLASMA 115 Wood

Front wood-burning fireplace

RAAM - Space-saving pellet stove, ideal for corridors and small spaces, ducted, economical
RAAM

Space-saving pellet stove, ideal for corridors and small spaces, ducted, economical

RAY - Ducted slim pellet stove, available with stone, steel or ceramic front
RAY

Ducted slim pellet stove, available with stone, steel or ceramic front

SELECTA
SELECTA
STAR - Ceramic pellet stove, air, ducted and hydro versions
STAR

Ceramic pellet stove, air, ducted and hydro versions

STREAM - Stone or steel ducted pellet stove, essential design
STREAM

Stone or steel ducted pellet stove, essential design

Core
SUITE - Eco friendly pellet stove, classic style, air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology versions
SUITE

Eco friendly pellet stove, classic style, air, ducted, hydro and with Core technology versions

TECLA - 6 kW pellet stove, ventilated, airtight, ideal for small spaces or well-insulated houses
TECLA

6 kW pellet stove, ventilated, airtight, ideal for small spaces or well-insulated houses

TEIA - Modern, economical, easy-to-use pellet stove
TEIA

Modern, economical, easy-to-use pellet stove

THEA - Hydro pellet stove with front ventilation and reduced depth, economical and easy to use
THEA

Hydro pellet stove with front ventilation and reduced depth, economical and easy to use

VIVO 70 Q Wood - Wood burning insert fireplace
VIVO 70 Q Wood

Wood burning insert fireplace

VIVO 90 Q Wood - Wood burning insert fireplace
VIVO 90 Q Wood

Wood burning insert fireplace

VIVO 90 Pellet - Pellet fireplace
VIVO 90 Pellet

Pellet fireplace

VIVO 90 Hydro - Hydro pellet fireplaced
VIVO 90 Hydro

Hydro pellet fireplaced