The EU takes a stab at energy vampires with improved “standby” rules for appliances! ⚡ 🧛 The revised #EUecodesign 'standby' rules, approved in April 2023, apply as of 9 May 2025 and set updated limits for the energy consumption of electrical appliances in standby, off mode and networked standby.These measures are projected to achieve annual electricity savings of 4 TWh by 2030, nearly double Malta's annual electricity consumption, and enough to power more than 1 million electric cars 🚘 and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.4 million tonnes 👏.For the first time, limits also apply to motor-operated furniture and building elements, such as motor-operated desks, blinds and curtains.