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Energy-efficient appliances inside the home can help lighten the carbon footprint of daily life. European standards have encouraged manufacturers to produce smarter fridges and washing machines, but electricity use in the home is still increasing because of the burgeoning number – and in some cases their increasing sophistication. On the other hand, clever gadgets can reduce the amount of electricity appliances use. Smart plugs and remote controls can cut emissions, simply by eliminating the use of Standby and intelligent central controls can improve the efficiency of your heating system. So-called ‘optimum start technology’, another way of saving energy, works by reducing the need to put heating on in advance.