Appliance Energy Labels

EU Energy Star

This energy-rating label is an international voluntary labelling scheme for energy efficient office appliances and equipment. Manufacturers of equipment qualify for this label by reaching the certain standards of energy efficiency. For more information on the EU Energy Star, see: http://www.eu-energystar.org/en/

EU Eco Label

Available to manufacturers, this label considers the lifecycle of appliances, taking into account manufacturing, distribution, use and recyclability of a product. It also considers the life span of a product and the amount of hazardous material in its content. If a product has been awarded the EU Eco-Label, the EU flower logo will be displayed.

Everyday Appliance Choices

Computers: PCs or Laptops?
Laptops use less energy than PCs. A key consideration when purchasing a laptop is battery life. Try and choose a laptop that has a high energy efficiency rating and a long battery life.

TVs: Plasmas vs LCD  vs Conventional
In general LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TVs are the most energy efficient televisions on the market and have a longer life span than other TV sets. Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) televisions are the large box televisions, but LCD or Plasma TVs are found in most homes today. 

 Average power consumption of televisions: