170041YOReKo: Energy Efficient Technologies, Behaviours and AppliancesClosedLegacy RDA Collaborative R&DInnovate UKThe objective of this project is to create a new generation of energy efficient, intelligent and easy-to-use domestic cooking appliances. The market need for this project is driven by consumers becoming increasingly aware of domestic energy consumption and developing a desire to reduce their carbon footprint. It is also driven by government targets for new-build carbon neutral homes by 2016. The project will research new cooking technologies such as pre-atomised steam generation, high pressure steam, halogen and induction heating with a view to producing combination appliances that optimise energy consumption without compromising food quality. In addition to this the project will also study consumer behaviour to allow the development of in-built intelligence to provide an easy and convenient experience that influences user interaction to again reduce overall energy consumption. This project, therefore, will develop and exploit new technologies and will continue the development of Morphy Richards' centre of excellence for consumer-focussed sustainable design. Funding is essential to the project in order to attract the best-in-class collaborators, help spread the financial and technical risk, and accelerate the project and its commercial exploitation. It will also protect existing jobs and attract further high value-adding professionals.