Products
Energy efficient appliances and products are gaining popularity. This is for two reasons, they are kinder to our environment and they save you money. Becoming energy efficient makes you financially efficient.
Labels
In order to distinguish between energy efficient products and the others there are a couple of labels to look out for. The EU Energy Label has a rating system from A++ being the best to G being the worst. It is now mandatory for products such as fridges, washing machines and light bulbs for this to be displayed on the packaging. The most efficient products are awarded the Energy Saving Trust Recommended logo which they can proudly display on their packaging.
Facts
If every UK household installed 3 light efficient bulbs enough energy would be saved in a year to supply all street lighting in the UK.
Using a 40oC wash cycle rather than 60oC means you use a third less electricity and modern day washing powders and detergents work just as effectively at lower temperatures.
The UK’s DVD’s and VCR’s consume around £50million worth of electricity each year whilst ON STANDBY, producing over 160,000 tonnes of CO2.
Facts produced
by the Energy Saving Trust
