Energy efficiency quiz

Test your knowledge and perhaps bust some of the myths surrounding energy efficiency.

Please answer all the quiz questions before getting your score

1. Leaving a piece of equipment on "standby" power doesn't use any electricity	True	False
2. Insulation can stop warm air AND cold air from escaping, depending on the use	True	False
3. The best Star Rating on an electrical appliance is six stars (******)	True	False
4. A plasma screen TV uses the same amount of energy as an LCD screen TV	True	False
5. A fridge will work more efficiently if it is well-stocked	True	False
6. Compact fluorescent lights use more power and don't last as long as ordinary bulbs	True	False
7. Microwave ovens use up to 70% less electricity than conventional cooking methods	True	False
8. Leaving your computer monitor switched on, with a screen-saver, will save energy	True	False
9. Laptop computers usually use less power than a desktop computer	True	False
10. Approximately 50% of the household electricity used in Tasmania is for space heating and cooling	True	False