EU eco-design standards for electrical appliances in standby mode come into force

The European Union’s new eco-design standards for the energy consumption of electrical appliances in standby, shutdown and standby mode on the grid apply from this Friday, May 9. According to the European Commission’s forecasts, the new measures are expected to enable annual electricity savings of 4 TWh by 2030 and a reduction in CO₂ emissions by 1.4 million tonnes, in addition to savings in energy bills for consumers estimated at €530 million per year by 2030. The new rules also require detailed information on the consumption of products in standby mode, which will allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. The new rules set limits for the energy consumption of appliances in standby, shutdown and standby mode on the network.

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