Why energy efficiency matters

✿ Around 9% of total UK TV energy consumption is from standby alone - so turn it off when you have finished watching and save yourself money.

✿ The new large flat screen TVs can cost up to three times as much to run as traditional TVs. This can add up to a surprising £90 to a typical household electricity bill every year. Do your research before you buy to make sure you're getting the most energy efficient model.

✿ The UK's DVDs and VCRs consume nearly £220 million worth of electricity each year and this is expected to nearly double by 2020. This is mainly because they are left on standby, so turn them off at the plug when you're not using them.

✿ Every year set-top boxes in the UK use around £260 million worth of electricity. Energy Saving Recommended TVs have a built-in set top box, which saves enough electricity to make around 1,800 mugs of tea a year) - and reduces carbon dioxide emissions.

✿ The latest generation of computer games consoles consume up to an astonishing 180W of electricity - the equivalent of leaving three 60W bulbs  burning (and potentially adding £160 per year to the electricity bill). Switch off your games console at the wall when not in use to save money and energy.