From July 1st, 2025, the regulatory landscape for gas-fired radiant heating systems changed significantly. With the introduction of the updated Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2024/1103, the bar is being raised—bringing with it a wave of new responsibilities for manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of commercial space heating products.
While the UK continues to follow European Directives through CE marking, this latest revision of the Ecodesign Regulation under Directive 2009/125/EC introduces tighter efficiency and environmental standards for local space heaters, including both luminous and radiant tube systems.
The new regulation enforces more stringent criteria for energy performance and NOx emissions:
SSHEE for radiant tube heaters increases from 74% to 80%
SSHEE for luminous plaque heaters rises from 85% to 90%
Maximum NOx emissions will be capped at 180mg/kWh (previously 200mg/kWh)
Additionally, brand-new Resource Efficiency Requirements now apply, ensuring:
Spare parts remain available for 10 years after the product is discontinued
Replacement parts can be installed using standard tools
Delivery of spare parts within 10 working days
Clear access to repair and maintenance information
Responsible dismantling and recycling in line with WEEE directives
The scope of the directive also widens, applying to commercial local space heaters up to 300kW—a significant increase from the previous 120kW threshold.
If you’re in the trade, now is the time to take a closer look at the products you’re specifying or installing. With the compliance deadline already passed (1st July 2025), some heating systems currently on the market will not meet these new performance and resource efficiency requirements.
There’s a risk that non-compliant systems could soon be withdrawn from sale—or worse, installed in error, leaving you and your clients exposed to potential enforcement action, inefficiencies, and long-term support issues.
At Powrmatic, we’ve long anticipated the shift toward higher standards. Our SRP range of radiant tube heaters already aligns with—or exceeds—the new regulatory thresholds. Whether you’re working with unitary or continuous systems, our SRP models deliver dependable performance with peace of mind built in.
With a documented SSHEE above 80% and NOx emissions well within the 180mg/kWh limit, the SRP range is a futureproof solution, ready for the incoming changes. More importantly, our commitment to long-term product support and serviceability means the SRP range also satisfies the new resource efficiency criteria—ensuring spare parts availability, rapid dispatch, and detailed technical support for years to come.
As the July 2025 deadline has passed now is the right time to:
Review the technical documentation of the heating systems you specify
Check SSHEE and NOx values—especially where these aren’t published openly
Ask suppliers whether their products meet all aspects of the new directive—not just energy performance, but also the resource efficiency requirements
By taking action now, you’ll ensure full compliance safeguard your clients’ investments, and avoid being caught out by outdated products.
Powrmatic is here to help. If you need assistance evaluating product compliance or want to learn more about the SRP radiant heating range, get in touch with our team today.
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