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1. Eco-design directive: the death of standby mode?
   

   On 8 July 2008, the European Commission proposed the first implementing measure of the Eco-design Directive. This covers standby in electrical and electronic household and office equipment, which is defined by reference to an Annex and includes a non-exhaustive list of devices, such as washing machines, electric ovens, toasters, hair dryers, televisions, audio equipment, sports equipment, toys,...

   News | 15 Jul 2008

2. Eco-design directive: the death of standby mode?
   

   As an Energy Manager struggling with awareness raising and changing the culture of electrical use in the organisation I work for, this can only be good. However, it's still a long way to implementation, and will only effect new goods. Still..... any progress has to be positive...right !

   Comment | 17 Jul 2008

3. Eco-design directive: the death of standby mode?
   

   About time too. Half the electrical equipment I own has no need to be on standby, but that is the only option on the device. Often the mains socket is inaccessible behind furniture, so switching off at the socket is inpractical. I have no need for a little red light to tell me something is "in standby mode" and often wish...

   Comment | 16 Jul 2008