EPDs for Electrical Generation Equipment in Europe, the ultimate guide

The 2026 European snapshot, at a glance

Across Europe, 57 product‑specific EPDs for ElectricalGenerationEquipment are currently valid. These come from 11 manufacturers and were published through 2 program operators, guided by 3 distinct PCRs. The most recent release we see is CARRIER SCS’s 42NX, issued on Jun 1, 2025 and valid to Jun 1, 2030 under Association P.E.P.

Two patterns jump out. First, Association P.E.P carries the category, handling the vast majority of declarations. Second, issuance clustered in 2023 and 2025, which sets up concentrated renewal waves a few years later.

Who is publishing where

Program operator choice is not just a logo on the PDF. It shapes reviewer expectations, timelines, and how easily specifiers find your file.

• Association P.E.P accounts for 55 EPDs and serves 10 manufacturers in this category. That breadth signals real cross‑manufacturer acceptance among European specifiers.
• EPD International AB hosts 2 EPDs from a single manufacturer. It appears as a niche choice for this product family today.

If you want to be discovered where specifiers actually search, follow where peers publish. In this category that currently means Association P.E.P for most teams, with EPD International AB as an option if your portfolio or internal preference leans that way.

Manufacturer leaderboard and competitive density

A few brands carry most of the published volume. That is both a threat and an opening because buyers often shortlist to products with EPDs first.

• SAS International Ltd.: 24 EPDs, about 42% of the set.
• Aggregate Industries UK: 13 EPDs, about 23%.
• CARRIER SCS: 7 EPDs, about 12%.
• CIAT: 3 EPDs, about 5%.
• IBANA, Kampmann De, ZEHNDER GROUP FRANCE: 2 each, about 3% per firm.
• Kermi GmbH, Neomitis, CBI Europe, Viessmann France: 1 each, about 2% per firm.

If your products compete with SAS International or Aggregate Industries in adjacent building services scopes, plan your EPD’s scope and timing to match their most‑specified lines. That keeps you in the conversation rather than fighting on price alone.

The latest EPD we see in market

• Product: 42NX
• Manufacturer: CARRIER SCS
• Issue date: Jun 1, 2025
• Program operator: Association P.E.P
• PCR used: Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products
• Expiry: Jun 1, 2030

Recent issuances like this are useful benchmarks. Align your PCR and declared unit with the competitive norm unless you have a strong reason to diverge.

Which PCRs actually get used

Think of a PCR as the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. In Europe’s electrical generation and HVAC equipment niche, one rulebook dominates.

• Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products: 55 EPDs, latest expiry Jun 1, 2030.
• Core Product Category Rules: 2 EPDs, latest expiry Feb 12, 2029.

This means about 97% of the market follows the specialized electrical and HVAC‑R PCR. Choosing it speeds comparability and reviewer alignment. The Core PCR appears only in edge cases, so pick it only if your product truly does not fit the specialized scope.

PCRs in numbers

PCR name	EPDs	Share	Latest expiry
Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products	55	96.5%	Jun 1, 2030
Core Product Category Rules	2	3.5%	Feb 12, 2029

Upcoming expiries matter because most EPDs are renewed on five year cycles. A smart plan pairs your first release with the PCR used by competitive products, then schedules renewal against the next revision so you stay comparable during bids.

Expiry calendar you can act on

Here is the renewal horizon for the next five years based on current files.

• 2026: 1 EPD due, all under the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR, earliest Jan 25.
• 2027: 10 EPDs due, all under the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR, from Sep 1 to Dec 1.
• 2028: 21 EPDs due, all under the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR, from Apr 1 to Dec 1.
• 2029: 6 EPDs due, 2 under Core PCR on Feb 12 and 4 under electrical and HVAC‑R from Apr 1 to Jul 1.
• 2030: 19 EPDs due, all under the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR, from Feb 1 to Jun 1.

If your competitors sit in the 2027 to 2028 bulge, you can time a fresh EPD in early 2027 to look newer for two full bid seasons. That is a small edge that often pays back quickly.

Issuances by year

Momentum shows where attention and budget went. It also hints at when the next wave of updates will appear.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	1
2022	10
2023	21
2024	6
2025	19

Expect a visible renewal wave around 2028 given the 2023 spike. Plan your data collection window now so site teams are not scrambling later.

How often do teams use an EPD consultant

At least 3 of the 57 EPDs were released with support from a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider. That is roughly 5% of the set and it likely undercounts work done behind the scenes. When speed and internal bandwidth are tight, a white‑glove partner like Parq can handle data wrangling, reviewer alignment, and program operator workflows so your engineers focus on making the product better.

Program operators, diversity and discoverability

Association P.E.P serves 10 different manufacturers here, which shows cross‑vendor trust. That diversity matters because specifiers browsing the P.E.P registry see a fuller shelf of comparable files. EPD International AB appears with a single manufacturer in this category, so discovery there may feel thinner for now.

If you already publish other ranges with one operator, continuity can help. If you are starting from zero, following the category norm improves comparability for buyers who are scanning multiple options.

What to do if you are just starting in 2026

Pick the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR unless your product clearly sits outside its scope. Set your reference year and lock the declared unit that peers use so results line up in bids. Build a tidy data room early so utilities, volumes, and transport are not hunting expeditions at the eleventh hour.

If you need speed, use an EPD service provider. A focused partner can reduce the calendar time by removing handoffs and chasing inputs so the process feels like a single sprint rather than a maze. It is definately easier to do this once with help than to relearn it each time.

A quick glossary for searchers

Many teams search for heat pumps, chillers, rooftop units, fan coils, boilers, packaged HVAC, or power generation equipment for building services. In the public registries these often map to electrical and HVAC‑R product families, which is why you see those terms appear in the PCR names.

Want the full dataset or PCR fit check

This article is based on the global public registry most specifiers use. Due to normal loading delays, some EPDs from the second half of 2025 might not yet be reflected. If you want the full, up‑to‑date background data or a quick recommendation on the best‑fit PCR for an upcoming EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to hop on a short call and share the files, answer questions, and help you get moving fast.