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Energy Efficient Appliances

There can be major differences in energy efficiency between different appliance models. Small reductions in the amount of energy consumed by an appliance on a daily basis can add up to significant reductions in electricity bills over the lifetime of a product. Energy efficient appliances use less energy and therefore produce less carbon emissions. The way in which you use appliances can also make a big difference.  Have a look at our appliance usage tips.

By choosing energy efficient products, you will promote those companies who produce these items and help expand the market for greener appliances. Energy Ratings labelling has been in Ireland since 1995, as required by EU legislation. Appliances are rated from A-G with A being the most energy efficient and G, the least. An A rated appliance uses about 55% less electricity than a similar D rated appliance Energy ratings are found on the below household appliances. Follow the links below for more information on labelling for each of the listed appliances;

• Washing machines
• Dish washers
• Tumble Dryer
• Washer-dryers
• Fridges
• Freezers
• Ovens
• Air conditioning
• Lighting

Check out the ESB Appliance Calculator which can help you to estimate how much your home electrical appliances and lights cost to run. It allows you to compare the cost of using appliances in different ways can help you to estimate how much your home electrical appliances and lights cost to run -Click Here

Did you know you can save 20% off your appliance energy usage by simply turning them off standby - www.powerofone.ie.

Appliance Energy Labels:

EU Energy Star® - Office Appliance and Equipment label

This energy-rating label is an international voluntary labelling scheme for energy efficient office appliances and equipment. Manufacturers of equipment qualify for this label by reaching the certain standards  level of energy efficiency.
For more information on the EU Energy Star, see: http://www.eu-energystar.org/en/

EU Eco Label

Available to manufacturers, this label considers the lifecycle of appliances, taking into account manufacturing, distribution, use and recyclability of a product. It also considers the life span of a product and the amount of hazardous material in its content. If a product has been awarded the EU Eco-Label, The EU flower logo will be displayed.

Everyday Appliance Choices

Computers: PCs or Laptops?
Laptops use less energy than PC’s. A key consideration when purchasing a laptop is battery life. Try and choose a laptop that has a high energy efficiency rating and a long battery life.

TVs: Plasmas vs LCD  vs Conventional
In general LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TVs are the most energy efficient televisions on the market and have a longer life span than other TV sets. Cathode Ray Tubes (CTR) televisions are the large box televisions; LCD or Plasma TVs are quickly replacing these TVs in many homes.

 Average power comsumption of televisions: