TV and entertainment

  • › TVs

    TV equipment accounts for about 9% of all the electricity you use

    The average TV uses around 200 kWh per year, but some new large flat screen models can use up to 660 kWh per year, so it pays to keep an eye on your consumption.

  • › Digital decoders

    Watch digital TV with a digital decoder (set-top box)

    In order to watch digital TV on an ordinary TV with its own aerial you need to have a digital decoder; this converts the digital signals to analogue signals which your TV can display. You can also replace your existing TV with a TV with a built-in digital decoder.

  • › Game consoles

    Game consoles

    Many game consoles are built like computers and consume a large amount of power, even when you are not using them.

  • › VCRs, DVDs and hard drive recorders

    VCRs, DVDs and hard drive recorders

    The market for recorders and players has expanded enormously over the last few years. This is where to pick up good advice on how to check the power consumption when you buy your new equipment.

  • › Radio and audio systems

    Radio and audio systems

    Radios and audio systems come in a wide variety of shapes and forms, and many have low power consumption. But there are still some power guzzlers around.

  • › Other devices

    Other devices

    Other devices can include video cameras, discmans, MP3 players and exercise bikes. The key rule for these devices is to switch off when they are not in use.

  • › External power supplies

    Power supplies

    List of recommended external power supplies and their efficiency based on Energy Star criteria.

Page last updated 06.10.2008