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A number of EU Member States have put in place voluntary agreements to achieve energy savings and emission reductions by increasing energy efficiency in different sectors of final consumption, mainly for industry. The voluntary agreement on the continuous improvement of the energy efficiency of set-top boxes (STB) was adopted in order to promote the improvement of the energy efficiency of PCBs while fostering innovation and competition. Signatories include all major providers of cabling, satellite and telecommunications services, which account for more than 90% of the US pay-TV market, as well as major manufacturers and proponents of energy efficiency. The Energy Ministry welcomed both the initial agreement reached with supporters in 2013 and the extension of the agreement in 2018. .