Some US TVs Use Twice As Much Energy As Declared When Exposed To Real World Conditions

Some US TVs use twice as much energy as declared when exposed to real world conditions, a study by NRDC finds. Is it the same in Europe?

The US-based Natural Resource Defence Council (NRDC) has tested several TV models by altering conditions and settings of the standard test procedure that is used for the energy declaration. The results show that models of the three best selling US brands can double their energy consumption when their settings are changed or a video different from the standard test video is played. It seems that the 'real world' energy consumption by these TVs is higher than declared, and consumers are faced with higher energy bills than expected.

European NGOs have launched similar tests with EU products. Tests with TVs, refrigerators and dishwashers will reveal if test standards reflect real world usage or if products may consume more when exposed to conditiones different from test standard conditions.

More information:

TVs may be consuming $1.2 billion more energy than expected: Blog by the NRDC, 21. September 2016

Is your TV using twice as much power as advertised? Coolproducts Blog, 21. September 2016

Announcing an investigation into the home appliance industry on the anniversary of Dieselgate. Coolproducts Blog, 18. September 2016