Ready for ErP 2026: Your Guide to the Upcoming Fan Efficiency Standards

The next phase of fan efficiency legislation is approaching, with updated Ecodesign requirements set to come into force on 24 July 2026.

For manufacturers, specifiers, contractors, and building operators, understanding these changes is essential to ensuring future compliance and avoiding costly redesigns further down the line. To help customers navigate the transition, Woods Air Movement has launched its new Ready for ErP 2026 brochure, providing practical guidance on the upcoming legislation and its impact on fan selection.

What is ErP 2026?

The Energy-Related Products (ErP) Directive is a European regulation designed to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of products placed on the market.

The latest update, Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1834, introduces higher minimum efficiency requirements for fans driven by motors between 125 W and 500 kW. These new requirements replace the previous Regulation (EU) 327/2011 and expand the scope of products covered.

The objective is simple: reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and support the industry's transition towards more sustainable building services systems.

What Is Changing?

From 24 July 2026, fans placed on the market within the European Union will need to meet significantly higher efficiency thresholds than those required under previous legislation.

The regulation applies to a range of fan types, including:

• Axial fans

• Roof and wall fans

• Plate fans

• Jet fans (newly included within the legislation)

Some products remain exempt or are covered under separate regulations, including bifurcated fans and box fans.

While the legislation is still over a year away, organisations involved in specifying ventilation equipment should already be considering how these changes may affect future projects.

Preparing Ahead of the Deadline

At Woods Air Movement, preparation for ErP 2026 began long before the legislation comes into force.

Through extensive in-house testing, product development, and software updates, Woods has proactively aligned its products and selection tools with the upcoming requirements. This means customers can already identify ErP 2026-ready fan selections and make informed decisions with confidence.

To support optimal efficiency, selected products within the EU will be supplied with refined blade angle options, ensuring fans operate within their most efficient performance ranges. This approach helps maximise energy efficiency while supporting lower emissions and reduced operating costs.

ErP 2026 Built into Fan Selector

One of the most significant developments is the integration of ErP 2026 compliance directly into the Woods Fan Selector.

The software now clearly identifies whether a selected fan configuration meets the upcoming requirements and displays this information within the datasheet itself. This provides designers and engineers with immediate visibility during the selection process, helping to reduce uncertainty and minimise the risk of non-compliant specifications.

By updating the efficiency criteria within Fan Selector ahead of the legislation, Woods customers can begin making future-ready selections today rather than waiting until the implementation date approaches.

Understanding ErP Responsibility

A common question surrounding the legislation is who holds responsibility for compliance.

For complete fans supplied and manufactured by Woods, ErP certification is completed by Woods and supplied with the appropriate documentation.

Where Woods products are integrated into larger systems or assemblies, Woods provides the relevant fan performance data and certification, while responsibility for the complete assembly may sit with the system manufacturer or installer.

For individual fan components, ErP certification does not apply at component level.

Understanding these distinctions is critical for ensuring compliance throughout the supply chain.

Download the Brochure

The new Ready for ErP 2026 brochure provides a concise overview of the legislation, affected product categories, compliance responsibilities, frequently asked questions, and the tools available to support compliant fan selection.

As the industry moves towards the July 2026 implementation date, early preparation will be key. By understanding the requirements now, organisations can reduce risk, simplify specification, and ensure projects remain compliant from day one.

Download the brochure today or contact the Woods Air Movement team to discuss your next project.