Energy efficiency: Purchasing New Plasma, LCD or flat screen TV and ENERGY STAR
article by Sam Greyhawk
Are you a new TV? Thinking about plasma, LCD or flat-screen model? Have you thought about energy efficiency? Although most people buy a TV, the special features already in mind, they rarely consider energy efficiency. Why is energy efficiency important for TVs? According to Energy Star, “the day of the TV, along with related products such as DVD players and set-top boxes, make up about 10% of the household’s annual electricity bill.” Current TV and its impact on the environment Views may seem harmless, but it is important to understand the environmental impacts of electricity. The production of electricity is a dirty business – especially in the United States. In 2006, almost half (49%) of the 4100 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in the coal as an energy source. Why do we rely so heavily coal in the world today, more environmentally friendly? You can respond to a recent MIT report entitled The future of coal found in which they state, “Coal is a low cost, per BTU, mainstay of both developed and developing countries”, they will remain after a frightening statement, “the their use is expected to grow. ” The growing power of If 10% of your annual household energy bill does not seem outrageous to you, then the next to consider, said Keith Jones, Digital CEnergy Australia “ in 2012, is it is safe to say that TVs consume more power than an average household refrigerator . ” Energy efficiency – A simple solution Fortunately there is a simple solution – energy efficiency. Energy-efficient new TV has, the less electricity you use and you help to lower emissions. With the help of Energy Star energy efficiency in search of a TV has never been easier. Energy Star-rated TVs use about 30% less energy than conventional units. Energy Star also provides estimates of almost all types of television on the market – from standard TV, HD-ready television, so the biggest flat-screen plasma TVs.To to improve the energy efficiency of a new television to maximize, where possible, advise I hold your purchases until November 2008. According to Energy Star, “in november 2008, a new, more stringent ENERGY STAR televisions are effective.” This new standard will improve the efficiency of both standby and active mode. Finding the Energy Star-Rated TV If you’re ready to go shopping today, you Energy Star rated televisions use the free of these stores also carry the Energy Star -rated “Home Electronics” then you should be able to compare the Energy Star models personally.Best BuyCostcoSam The ClubSearsWal-MartTo find the nearest store in your neighborhood, Energy Star offers the following free web-tool:. http://www energystar.gov / index.cfm? fuseaction = store.store_locatorIt is always important to refrain from the use of energy efficient equipment is a simple way to reduce the ecological footprint. Not only energy efficiency to save the environment for future generations, it also saves money, that money by calculating the monthly electricity bill. When the TV, so that environmentally smart choice to buy and buy the same as estimated by the Energy Star.Author
Sam Greyhawk is an evangelist of the environment, that is to spread the message reduce, reduce and recycle . Discover the greenwashing and how to avoid greenwashing, go to the end. Follow the fascinating stories of the environmental theme Nature Web.
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