The electronic devices we use everyday will become more efficient, less harmful to the environment and more consumer friendlyfollowing the update by the Committee of Ecological Planning requirements for external power supplies approved today. This initiative is part of the European Union (EU) efforts to move to a common charger for electronic devices.

These new rules will establish stricter energy efficiency standards and broader interoperability (eg compulsory USB-C ports to all USB chargers) for devices such as laptops, smart phones, wireless router and computer screens. Changes are expected to reduce by about 3% of the annual energy consumption of the external power cycle by 2035, but also to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9% and emissions by 13%. For consumers, this means potential savings of around € 100 million a year.

Also, A new logo of ‘common EU charger’ It will help consumers recognize compatible devices and make documented decisions. This initiative is based on previous efforts to standardize charging doors and technologies for electronic devices in the context of the revised directive on radio equipment. The rules will come into force by the end of 2028, and so manufacturers will have three years to prepare and comply with the changes.

THE Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jirensen said: “Adopting common chargers for smart phones, laptops and other devices we use daily is a smart move that prioritizes consumers, while reducing energy waste and gas emissions. The practical change we introduce today for external power supplies will help Europeans save money while reducing our environmental impacts, while proving that innovation can be a factor in progress and responsibility. With this initiative, the EU seeks to form a future where technology will work for the benefit of all people and the planet. “

Lena Flitzan