Technology
Technology is on the increase in every household - mostly due to convenience and cost, It includes:
- LCD/Plasma TVs
- Personal Computers
- Modems/Routers
- Printers
- Scanners
- Game consoles
- Cable / Sky Boxes
Many of these things are left switched on. Switching them off will save you money on your electricity bill and increase the lifespan of the equipment.
Why not buy a Power down (can be purchased from EON - call free on 0800 3287126). A Powerdown is a simple device that switches off all equipment linked to your computer once you switch of your computer - versions available for laptops. It also switches everything back on once you switch on your computer.
CRT Monitors
If you have an old CRT style monitor - try using 'Blackle.com' instead of 'Google',
this search engine saves energy as it's screen is predominantly black, and
most CRT monitors use more energy to display white or light screens.
This is less true LCD/Flat screen monitors as these are lit in a
different way. In addition, by setting your homepage to 'Blackle.com' you are reminded
every time you log on to keep taking small steps to save energy.
Televisions, Video, DVD, Digital Box
Powerdowns can also be used for Television
systems, just switch off your TV and everything else connected will
also be switched off - it could save you a load of money!
Myth busting
Contrary to popular belief, newer Cable and Sky boxes can
be turned off at the mains, this includes Sky+ and
Virgin+ boxes. Recorded television shows are
simply stored on a computer drive, built in to the box.
