EKOenergy is a label for electricity, managed by the European EKOenergy network, a network of more than 30 environmental NGOs from over 20 European countries. The EKOenergy label is the only electricity label which has resulted from a pan-European consultation process, which works on the whole European market and which is recognized by stakeholders in all European countries. The first EKOenergy criteria have been approved in February 2013.
Only electricity from renewable sources can be sold as EKOenergy. But EKOenergy is more than just green electricity. EKOenergy also sets criteria for the following aspects:
Consumer information: Consumers get specific information about where and how the electricity has been produced.
Sustainability and climate: EKOenergy labelled electricity fulfills the sustainability requirements set by the EKOenergy network. And per every MWh sold, minimum 10 euro cents will be paid into the EKOenergy Climate Fund.
Tracking: The criteria are based on European best practice, and on the recommendations of RE-DISS/EPED.
Auditing and verification: All EKOenergy claims are verified by independent auditors.
Learn more: EKOenergy website
Conformity with EKOenergy's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following Other
Certification / registration required
Applicants are certified against the ecolabels’s criteria before using the label
Name
Member of
Unknown
Type
Non-profit
Also manages
None.
Organization type: 270419
Additional data available to subscribers:
Ecolabel details | What are the characteristics of the standard(s) related to this ecolabel?
Ecolabel development | How were the standards for this ecolabel developed?
Conformity Assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?
Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?
Additional information | Including:
No contract — upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.
FREE access for ecolabelling organisations.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Energy
Where this ecolabel is found
Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom China Taiwan
Advertisement
Last updated: 21 July 2014