- household electrical appliances

Released By Matt Blake: June 26, 2012 04:00 EDT | update: 08: 45 EDT, a study shows that in June 26, 2012, families wasted up to 86 pounds of electricity per year, put the gadget in standby or plug it in but not use it.
The researchers calculated that without turning off computers, televisions and other electronic devices, the average rate of electricity bills could be up to 16.
But when we don't catch up with our favorite show, we're happy to let the electricity penetrate through our set, it looks like we spend an average of 6 hours a day glued to the box-an hour more than previously thought.
The study, conducted by the Energy Conservation Trust and two government departments, shows that Britons waste a lot more energy than previously thought, triggering a wave of concern among environmental activists and ministers.
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3 billion does not completely turn off its various electronic equipment.
This study, which closely monitored the electricity use of 250 households, found that these families were
Active or standby, equivalent to 9 to 16 per cent of the average electricity bill.
The study also found that people spend more time watching TV than they had previously thought, watching TV more than six hours a day, rather than the previous estimate of an average of five hours a day.
This may mean that the UK as a whole watches 10 billion more hours a year than estimated, adding £ 0. 205 billion to the country's electricity bill.
The study, which focuses only on people who own the house they live in, also found single
The cooking and laundry equipment used by individual homes is as much, sometimes even more, as in regular homes.
The authors of the report warned that if the trend of more and more lonely families continues, it could have a "troublesome" effect on efforts to cut power use.
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The study also shows that British families wash five and a half times a week on average, and families with tumble dryers use it to wash four times --
Instead of using an outdoor laundry line or an indoor clothes rack, use 50 laundry cycles.
Running a washer and tumble dryer costs an average of £ 80 per year, excluding the cost of detergent and fabric softener.
The report shows that more energy is used to keep the kitchen utensils clean, and the average household electricity consumption with the dishwasher is nearly twice that of the washing machine.
Elsewhere in the home, families spend an average of £ 35 to power their computers, and laptops are much cheaper than desktop computers.
Household electricity bills on consumer electronics such as TV, DVD player, hi-are around £ 68
But those with the latest "home theater" style --
Ups may pay more than £ 300 a year to power them.
Philip Sellwood, chief executive of the Energy Conservation Trust, said families across the country were able to help them reduce energy use and fuel bills by getting the right advice, it is vital to make an informed decision.
This study shows that there is more work to be done in terms of consumer advice, product innovation and acceptance
Improve energy efficiency labels.
He said the State Environmental Protection Administration is helping consumers discover the most energy-efficient appliances through its energy-saving trust recommendation label program.
The government says it is working with the EU to ensure that green energy labels are displayed on all new appliances, providing clear and easy-to-understand advice to consumers.
The report "powering the country" shows that the energy used by the households studied is about ten percent higher than the average energy used in the UK, although they are residents who say they are careful about energy habits.
Energy used for home heating and power supply accounted for more than a quarter of UK carbon emissions.
Lord Taylor, minister of the environment, said: "This survey shows that we use a lot more energy than we thought before.
Manufacturers need to develop more energy-efficient electrical products to help consumers save money and the environment.
"We can all do simple things like turning off TV, computers and other home electronics to save up to £ 85 a year on electricity bills.
Greg Barker, minister of energy and climate change, said: "using energy more wisely at home can not only reduce carbon emissions, but also help save bills.
But first of all, we need to really understand how we use this energy in order to be wiser.
This report provides important insights into what is happening on the ground, highlights the need for more energy-efficient home appliances, and points out which appliances contribute the most to power demand during peak times.