What’s expiring and when
CIAT has two PEP ecopassport declarations for Vectios Power IPJ R‑454B rooftop units that expire on 2027‑01‑25. They show as CIAT‑10022‑V01.01 and CIAT‑10022‑V01.02 in the PEP registry, covering multiple IPJ sizes in the Vectios Power family and using a 1 kW functional unit aligned to EN 14825 (PEP Association, 2026) (PEP Association, 2026).
What these EPDs cover
Both declarations are for compact, autonomous air‑to‑air rooftop units in the Vectios Power IPJ line. The scope follows the PEP program for electrical and HVAC‑R equipment with a declared lifetime and module coverage consistent with ISO 14025 practice (PEP Association, 2026). Product details and positioning appear on CIAT’s Vectios Power pages, which also call out PEP coverage: Vectios Power R‑454B and Vectios Power family pages on CIAT’s site are the manufacturer’s canonical references (CIAT Vectios Power R‑454B).
Are replacements already live
As of May 20, 2026, no successor PEP for Vectios Power R‑454B is visible in the PEP registry beyond the January 2027 validity. That means a window could open where the R‑454B “Power” rooftop specification lacks a current declaration. CIAT does list PEPs for other rooftop variants, including Vectios R‑454B models without the “Power” designation, which can keep some specs inside the brand while the renewal lands (PEP Association, 2026). If your bid hinges on the Power variant, plan for a renewal or a temporary alternative.
Likely pivots if renewals slip
When a rooftop EPD times out, design teams usually reach for products with current, public operator listings so LEED v5 submittals and owner requirements stay clean. Three credible alternatives with live EPDs now:
- Systemair Geniox packaged AHUs with EPD Norway validity through 2029, including Geniox GO R‑HW‑Optimized, which lists a 2029‑12‑11 end date (EPD Norway, 2024) (EPD Norway, 2024).
- Swegon GOLD and SILVER C RX AHUs with active entries in the International EPD System covering multiple sizes, with current validity windows that span into 2027 for CASA and into 2029–2030 for newer GOLD/SILVER issues (EPD International, 2025).
- FläktGroup eQ family air handling units with fresh EPD Hub records, for example EQ 041‑050 listed through 2030, giving specifiers a long runway and a downloadable PDF they can drop into submittals (EPD Hub, 2025) (EPD Hub, 2025).
These are not one‑for‑one mechanical matches to every rooftop, but they are the kinds of packaged air handling solutions that often appear side‑by‑side in shortlists when an enviromental declaration is mandatory.
Business impact of a January 2027 lapse
Many owner standards and public tenders now expect a current EPD at award, not “in progress.” A lapsed file can push a product off a shortlist or force a substitution, even if performance specs are fine. Renewal cycles are predictable, so the simple commercial play is to refresh before schedulers and estimators lock packages.
Renewal timing and playbook
Treat January 25, 2027 as a hard stop for Vectios Power R‑454B. Back into it with a Q3 2026 kickoff so data gathering, LCA scoping, and verification do not compete with year‑end operational crunch. Great partners make data collection inside the factory painless, then publish with the operator your markets prefer; PEP in Europe remains a strong fit for HVAC‑R equipment.
Where to confirm listings fast
CIAT keeps a certification hub that references PEP ecopassport and INIES coverage for Vectios and Vectios Power families (helpful for sales to share with specifiers). See CIAT’s certification page and the Vectios Power R‑454B product page for manufacturer‑maintained links and collateral (CIAT certification, Vectios Power R‑454B). If you need a refresher on where official PDFs live and how to reference them, this primer helps: EPD databases, decoded.
What specifiers should do now
If Vectios Power R‑454B is on an active design, note the January 2027 date in the spec and ask the manufacturer rep for the renewal timeline. If a gap looks likely, document an approved alternate from the list above so procurement does not scramble. Keep links to operator pages in the project folder so reviewers can verify validity in seconds rather than days.
Tying it together
Two CIAT rooftop EPDs go off the board on 2027‑01‑25 unless renewed. There is still time to avoid friction in Q1 2027 bids by queuing the update now. In a world where a current EPD can tilt a shortlist, staying a step ahead keeps your product in the room while decisions get made.
