Power Energy Efficient White GoodsIn recent years white goods have been the subject of considerable research and development because they represent a significant proportion of the energy consumed in an average household. North American designs lagged behind Europe until the mid-nineties, with an emphasis on utility and capacity rather than energy efficiency and reduction of consumables. That is not the case today, energy costs and environmental issues take a higher priority. A quickvisit to a store selling domestic appliances will reveal a wealth of information related to the energy efficiency and operating cost of appliances, coupled with frugal use of consumables such as water and cleaning agents. Sophisticated control and power management now have a place in what was once a purchase focussed primarily on simplicity and reliability. > Download our Power Energy Efficient White Goods article |