Purpose of the Act is to promote the development and use of energy efficient and environmentally friendly energy-related products in order to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact of product life cycles. It applies to all forms of traded energy-related products, as well as components thereof. The Minister of Climate and Energy sets rules concerning specific categories of energy-related products which must meet at least on requirement such as: application of energy used, assessment of environmental product performance and consideration of alternative design solutions, availability of energy information on the product manufactured for consumers.
The Act consists of 7 Chapters: Scope and definitions (1); Requirements for energy-related products (2); Market Surveillance, prohibition (3); Supervision (4); Appeals (5); Penalty (6); Entry into force and amendment provisions (7).