Press Release: Energy Star: EU Commission and the US reinforce the energy efficiency standards for displays

On 29 October 2009 the European Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency agreed to adopt new ambitious specifications for displays under the EU-US Energy Star Programme. The new criteria are effective as of today, and are expected to trigger about 9 TWh electricity savings during the next five years in the EU which is comparable to the annual electricity consumption of households in Bulgaria. Energy Star is part of the EU's strategy to better manage energy demand, contribute to security of energy supply and mitigate climate change.