Brussels targets super-sized TVs in drive for energy efficiency

According to a working paper from the European Commission accessed by the media, super-sized television screens were set to be forced to reduce energy use. The new TV standards, which could come into effect as early as June 2016, would set more challenging energy use requirements for larger TV screens, which currently benefit from a ranking methodology that only measures internal components for energy efficiency.

After similar energy-saving rules for vacuum cleaners provoked a storm of criticism from UK newspapers earlier in 2014, the planned TV rules may be - according to EurActiv - a test case for new ‘ecodesign’ formulas for kettles, toasters and hairdryers, due to be announced in 2015.

ESO: Background information: Ten days left to vacuum up a powerful cleaner http://www.europeansources.info/record/ten-days-left-to-vacuum-up-a-powerful-cleaner/

ESO: Background information: Eco-design requirements for energy-using products (EuP) http://www.europeansources.info/record/eco-design-requirements-for-energy-using-products-eup/

EurActiv, 16.12.14: After 'Hoovergate', EU torn over power-saving rules http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/after-hoovergate-eu-torn-over-power-saving-rules-310841

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