Electronic goods guzzling power

Iria · Jul 4, 2006, 01:54 PM

Source: BBC News
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The amount of energy used by consumer electronics and domestic appliances in UK homes will double by 2010, said a report from the Energy Saving Trust.

It said the rise in popularity of computers and games consoles has created a huge extra need for power.

The large volume of sales has wiped out the effect of energy efficiency measures in new devices, it found.

Jul 4, 2006, 01:54 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Electronic goods guzzling power Source: BBC News ________ The amount of energy used by consumer electronics and domestic appliances in UK homes will double by 2010, said a report from the Energy Saving Trust. It said the rise in popularity of computers and games consoles has created a huge extra need for power. The large volume of sales has wiped out the effect of energy efficiency measures in new devices, it found.