Fact: Americans spend more than $3 billion each year to power their
home electronics when they are switched off. Reduce your costs by choosing an
energy-efficient TV or TV-VCR combination with the Energy Star® label.
Save up to 75% of the energy used
when your TV is powered off.
Get performance that is equal to
or better than similar, conventional models.
Reduce carbon dioxide emissions
by 110 pounds a year.
Best Features: Many energy-efficient home electronics have the same or
better performance, features, reliability, and price as conventional equipment.
When you are ready to add, upgrade, or replace your TV, VCR, or TV-VCR
combination, remember to choose an Energy Star®-labeled TV, VCR, or TV-VCR
combination, along with the following...
Your TV will use only 3 watts or
less of power when switched off, compared to 12 watts of conventional
models.
Your combination unit will use
only 6 watts or less of power when switched off compared to the 20 watts of
conventional models.
Save Money: The energy used to power small household appliances and
home electronics like TVs, VCRs, and DVD"s is one of the fastest-growing
energy loads in the home. Save money by...
Unplugging the TV when
powered off, if feasible.
Buying Energy Star® TVs,
VCRs, and TV-VCR combinations.
Replaces light switches in offices, conference room,
restrooms and more.
Also available in "switchless" and vandal-resistant designs.
Sensor lights reduces false on/off signals.