Research from the Energy Saving Trust indicates Plasma TVs, high-end PCs and mobile phones currently account for 25% of a UK household’s electricity consumption rising to 45% by 2020, as we continue to purchase more power-hungry gadgets. Per household, this means an increase in energy use from 1,000kWh per year at present, to 1,700kWh in 2020.
At today’s prices that’s an increase of £97 per household per year on electricity bills. The rise in electricity use by entertainment and information technology is the reverse of trends in the rest of the house. In the kitchen, for example, manufacturers have been very successful at improving the efficiency of fridges, dishwashers and washing machines.
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If we concentrate on energy efficency the gadgets should not cost an arm and leg to operate!!!
Why worry about the use of energy as the the tide has turned in favour of green energy
According to figures released by the United Nations, green energy overtook fossil fuels in attracting investment for power generation for the first time last year. China, India and other developing countries showed the biggest growth for renewable investment. Achim Steiner, executive director of the UN’s Environment Programme, said: “There have been many milestones reached in recent years, but this report suggests renewable energy has now reached a tipping point where it is as important – if not more important – in the global energy mix than fossil fuels.”
Source: The Guardian, 04 Jun 2009, p25, UK,
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