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New noise rating on labels for household tumble dryers
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New ecodesign regulations for labelling household tumble dryers, which include a noise rating, have been laid before parliament. A statutory instrument covering Ecodesign for Energy Related Products includes specification of an eco label - which includes a noise rating alongside energy, repairability and condensation information. Noise levels are graded A – D, with noise emission of a household tumble dryer determined as the weighted average value (LWA) of the sound power in the eco programme at full load during the drying cycle, expressed in dB(A). The ratings range from A – which is equal to or below 60dB(A) to D – which above 68 dB(A). On current labels a decibel level is displayed. The energy label which includes noise come into force from September 19th 2026, and covers England, Scotland and Wales. This brings labelling into line with updated EU requirements.
Noise remains a neglected pollutant, was the conclusion of Lord Krebs and others at a recent webinar jointly hosted with IES and UKNA
A consultation is now open on a draft national policy statement for any expansion of Heathrow airport
Online meeting open to all organised by IES, IOA and UKNA examining where we are with policy on noise and health three years after recommendations from the House Lords
Replacement guidance for assessment and rating of wind turbine noise endorses IOA good practice guidance
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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