Appliances on Standby - this'll let the cat amongst the pigeons

I read once that the clock on the microwave oven will consume more electricity over the life of the appliance than the power used to heat food. I'm not sure if this si true, but it's worth considering.

I found this article on The Register today and thought I'd share it. It's about using Standby on appliances, and a study that was done in the UK.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06/29/energy_saving_trust_report/

The bottom of the last page as a summary is worth reading in particular.

Also, a big thankyou to the council for organising The Greenest Street competiton, and congratulations to all of those who joined in and competed, particularly the winners in Alexander Road. As we said at the prize-giving ceremony, we all feel like winners.

Thanks

Robbie