Reducing leaking electricity to 1 watt

Conference · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:20001985

Meier, A; Huber, W; Rosen, K

In this study the authors examine some specific opportunities to reduce standby losses in electronic appliances. A review of power consumption levels for the major components responsible for standby functions indicates that nearly all standby functions can be performed with a total appliance standby power consumption of one watt or less. The authors therefore propose that standby losses be limited to one watt per appliance, a significant reduction from current levels for many appliances. This target could be achieved with little or no extra cost to manufacturers and could save over $2 billion in annual US energy costs. Globally, a one-watt plan would lead to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 20001985
• Report Number(s): CONF-980815--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
LIGHT EMITTING DIODES
MITIGATION
POWER LOSSES
POWER SUPPLIES