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05/28/2013
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Research by Inmentro shows that label with information on energy efficiency of appliances is considered by most
Rating from A to G, the low efficiency under item
Survey received responses from 723 people
RIO - For more than 80% of consumer energy consumption is a key factor when purchasing electronics. It was found that the survey conducted by the National Institute of Metrology (INMETRO), on its website, closed in the last 20 days, and answered by 723 people. According to the survey said 81.47% to take into account information contained in the label National Energy Conservation (Ence) fixed in products where there is consumption rating. Since 14.52% of participants reported that only chooses the product more energy efficient if it is the cheapest. Only 4% said they did not consider the tag information at the time of purchase.
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For Mark Borges, head of the Brazilian Labeling Program (PBE) INMETRO, the massive adhesion of consumers to products with higher energy efficiency, appointed by the poll, it's no surprise. In another survey on the PBE commissioned by INMETRO to MDA Research - which were heard 2,703 people in 52 municipalities in January this year - 75.8% of respondents claimed to know the meaning of the label and of these, 77% reported taking it into account when making a purchase.
- This reflects the intensification of disseminating information about the labeling INMETRO, the last two years, and improves the understanding of people about the actual price of a product, which is not only the time of purchase, but considering the how much it will cost to generate the electricity bill every month - highlights Borges.
The label, which includes the EBP provides information about the performance of the apparatus as attributes considering energy efficiency, by means of a classification going from the most efficient (A) the less efficient (from C to G, depending on the product). The most efficient use energy better, have less environmental impact and cost less to operate, weighing less in the pocket. More than 50 products, including electronics, plus vehicles and buildings receive the classification INMETRO. Each line appliance has its own label, with the technical characteristics of each product.
Check here the types of label you will find the products.
Click here to check the energy efficiency rating of labeled products.
To reach the portion of the population that still disregards energy efficiency at the time of purchase, INMETRO has invested in stocks such as revision of the label layout. The changes can already be observed in the patches fixed on stoves, refrigerators, heaters and air conditioners sold in stores. According to Borges, the changes are intended to facilitate the understanding of the information by the consumer:
- We remove all that is technical labels and prioritize simpler language. Only report on what we believe to be essential to the buying decision.
Tips to Save
- Incandescent: may seem cheaper because it costs less at the time of purchase, but in general, the compact fluorescent is four times more economical and lasts eight to ten times more;
- Refrigerator: are classified as energy efficiency. The simplest model of a door, classified as A, compared to a rated E represents a savings of $ 54 in one year. In a period of ten to 12 years, average life of a refrigerator, this amounts practically buying a new one. If the refrigerator has more than ten years, start planning the exchange, as it begins to lose its effectiveness and will have increasing weight in your bill;
- Television: the labeling of televisions refers to consumption in standby mode (stand by). In 2013, INMETRO will review the program and include the efficiency also in connected mode, but until that happens, it is important to remember that every TV plugged in on standby, you can spend up to £ 2 per month. If we add all the TV sets in the house, besides the microwave oven and others who are connected directly into the outlet, the power bill may increase significantly. Therefore, experts recommend turning off appliances from the outlet when not using them;
- Washer: label informs consumption per cycle, ie, how much is spent of electricity each time the engine is cranked washing. And it spends the same regardless of the amount of clothes. Therefore, the recommendation is that consumers enjoy the full capacity specified by the manufacturer;
- Shower: consumers pay more attention must already have noticed that this labeling is different. Instead of energy efficiency, which is the rate Inmetro power unit. Ie, less powerful products that use less electricity, but also achieve lower temperature, are classified in the upper ranges of the label (A, B, C). Already the most powerful, they spend more energy and heat more water, are in the lower ranks. A shower classified as D, quite common in a city like Rio de Janeiro, consumes on average 23kWh/mês. Multiplying the average tariff in Brazil (U.S. $ 0.50 kWh), spending approximately is $ 12 per person each month. A family that uses the device in the summer position spends half this amount.
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