Standby power consumption, which is the power used by appliances when they are not performing their primary function, has been recognised as one of the most cost effective potential end-use energy efficiency measures. While the amount of standby power varies markedly between countries, the global energy consumption from standby has been estimated by the International Energy Agency (IEA) at between 200 TWh and 400 TWh per year.
Managing Organization:
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
CO2 Reduction:
129 million tons savings by 2020 metric tons per year
