Reducing Leaking Electricity to 1 Watt

Conference · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1998

OSTI ID:903024

Meier, A K; Huber, Wolfgang; Rosen, Karen

In this study we examine some specific opportunities toreduce standby losses in electronic appliances. A review of powerconsumption levels for the major components responsible for standbyfunctions indicates that nearly all standby functions can be performedwith a total appliance standby power consumption of one watt or less. Wetherefore propose that standby losses be limited to one watt perappliance, a significant reduction from current levels for manyappliances. This target could be achieved with little or no extra cost tomanufacturers and could save over $2 billion in annual U.S. energy costs.Globally, a one-watt plan would lead to a significant reduction in carbonemissions.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency andRenewable Energy
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 903024
• Report Number(s): LBNL-42108; R&D Project: 470050; BnR: YN0100000; TRN: US200718%%353
• Resource Relation: Conference: 1998 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency inBuildings, Pacific Grove, CA, August 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
CARBON
ELECTRICITY
ENERGY ACCOUNTING
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
MANUFACTURERS
TARGETS