Quick tips for choosing an energy efficient TV

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Choosing the most energy efficient TV

Aside from new technology, energy efficiency should be a prime consideration when choosing a TV for your home, especially considering that TVs are in the top four home energy users - using 19% of overall household appliance energy.

Energy Rating
Look for the energy star rating – the stars illustrate energy efficiency.
More stars = more savings!
Consumption
Look for the energy consumption numbers on television star rating labels – this tells you the expected energy use in kilowatt/hour per year so you can compare different models and choose the most energy efficient TV.
Energy Savings
TVs with an energy saving mode can lower power bills even more, and using a Standby Power Controller (or energy saving power board) reduces energy wastage and yearly power bills by up to 10%, saving you about $150.
Size
TVs with large screen sizes use more electricity than TVs with small screens so think about energy efficiency when considering screen sizes.
Type
LED and LCD TVs use less energy than plasmas so are more energy efficient.
Location
Keep your TV away from direct sunlight so you don’t have to turn the screen brightness up as this uses more energy.
Remember

The biggest energy efficiency factor for televisions is screen size.

Did you know?

TVs are in the top four home energy users – using 19% of overall household appliance energy.

Remember

With rising energy costs an energy efficient TV saves power and money

Did you know?

Home entertainment appliances use about 5% of your household energy

Remember

Save energy by turning the TV off when nobody is watching it!

Did you know?

A TV on standby can account for up to 10% of your power bill – get a smart powerboard that cuts the power to all plugged in devices using a remote

Remember

TVs have two costs - the purchase price and the ongoing running cost

Did you know?

A large screen (106cm) 3 star rated TV on for 7 hours a day generates more greenhouse gas than an average sized 3 star family fridge

Remember

An energy efficient TV + using it wisely = ultra low utility bills

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