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Appliances and electronics

Submitted by Laura Christie  |  Last edited October 13, 2009 - 2:50pm

Collectively appliances and electronics are a major energy sink in your home, and in terms of energy hogs, there are definitely the usual suspects e.g. large screen televisions, DVR devices, refrigerators made before 2000. 

You enery consumptions associated with these devices can easily be reduced through better power management and strategic efficiency upgrades. Here you will find a variety of resources and tips helping you with everything from identifying energy vampires and reducing phantom loads to shopping for new, more energy efficient appliances and electronics.

Appliances resources

Electronics resources

  • Energy Saving Tips: HomeOffice and Home Electronics. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
  • EPEAT (Electronics Products Environemental Assessment Tool) - "EPEAT is a system that helps purchasers evaluate, compare and select electronic products based on their environmental attributes. The system currently covers desktop and laptop computers, thin clients, workstations and computer monitors."
  • Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics, 13th Edition (September 30, 2009) - "The Greener Electronics Guide is our way of getting the electronics industry to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of its products. We want it to face up to the problem of e-waste and take on the challenge of tackling climate change. Check how 18 market leaders in the electronics industry measure up."