Energy efficiency status report 2012 : electricity consumption and efficiency trends in the EU -27

This report presents the status of energy consumption in the residential and tertiary sectors in the EU-27 with a special focus on the consumption of main electrical household appliances and equipment. The report highlights the energy efficiency progress of end-use electricity consuming equipment, with special focus on the EU-27 residential sector. The report summarises the most recent policy actions introduced at EU level for end-use equipment and also outlines some of the important national policies regarding energy efficiency and energy consumption.