War on waste - [power energy efficiency]

There has been much talk about energy saving in the home, but what is fact and what is fiction? E&T discovers that armed with the correct information consumers can make informed decisions that will counter rising energy bills. As engineers, energy efficiency has come to the forefront of not just our home lives, but also our working world. In the current climate both consumers and companies are looking for ways to save cash, but there's also a growing focus on 'going green'. Smart meters and displays are beginning to address these issues. However the bigger picture is changing mindsets and becoming more aware of how you use energy.