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Decrease TV, video and audio energy use
TV video and audio equipment uses 20% of UK home electrical energy.
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More and more TV audio and video equipment is available as years pass, it all consumes electricity.
TV, video and audio equipment often gets left on when it is now being used, turn it off.
What makes things considerably worse is that most of this equipment 'leaks' electricity, i.e. it
consumes electricity when it is not being used and is in
standby mode.
It has been estimated that some 5% of domestic electricity is leaked. You can reduce your electricity
leakage by perhaps 90% by turning your equipment off at the wall socket.
What can I do to reduce TV energy consumption?
- Always turn off unused equipment. A typical modern TV consumes around 80 watts when on, and would
cost about £50 if left on for one year. Older TV's consume far more power.
- Do not leave equipment on standby, switch off at the wall socket. A typical modern TV uses 10 kWh
and costs £10 if left in standby mode for a year, a typical modern DVD player costs £2 if left in
standby mode for a year. Video cassette recorders can cost £5 to operate on standby for a year.
It's easier to use a switched power extension cable as many things can be switched off at once.
- Buy modern equipment, this uses far less energy, especially when in standby mode, than older equipment
as energy guidelines for manufacturers have been tightened over the years. A 10 year old stereo system
can cost £40 over a year to operate and £25 on standby.
- Use a radio rather than a TV plus digital tuner to listen to radio programs, it takes far less energy.
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