David Lions wrote:

> Hi,
>
> A while ago I read here about a Japanese industry group's (?) intention for
> appliances to consume only 1W when in standby mode.  Can someone tell me
> what industry group this was, or basically whose idea this is?

I went to a lecture here at Auckland Uni from the prime mover of this concept. I
have alas lost all my records of who he was and I can only vaguely remember
where he was from BUT here goes.
He was from a University or Government type research centre in the U.S., I am
pretty sure it was in California and he was either next door to or somehow
associated with some well known Nuclear research facility (sorry... thats the
best I can do).
He was fiercely opposed by the U.S. Dept of Energy but was a leading light for
other countries like Japan and the EEC.

Interesting guy... I learnt how Satellite Boxes draw almost the same off as on
and the new home stereos draw like 30 watts on or off (eeeeewwww).

I will try to uncover my original records but I know he did have a web site.

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