ENERGY STAR® qualified televisions help you save energy and money, while protecting the environment, and without sacrificing features or quality. You can find the ENERGY STAR® qualification on every type of TV from standard TVs, to HD-ready TVs, to flat-screen TVs. 

Save Money and Energy with Energy Efficient Home Electronics
When purchasing a television, the type and screen size can have a major effect on your energy use:

• Always look for the ENERGY STAR® label to save energy when in use, but also in standby modes.
• For every 10 inches you increase your screen size, the TV will use between 50-70% more energy, so bigger isn’t always better.
• Although all types of size and screen technologies can be ENERGY STAR® qualified and save on energy use, LCD TVs generally use about 30% less energy than plasma TVs.

Home electronics are responsible for 15% of household electricity use. This is not only when they are in use but, when they are in stand-by or off modes too. An average home has 40 products continuously using power and that number is sure to grow with new advances in technology. Make sure you look for the ENERGY STAR® label when purchasing home electronic products. Visit the Virtual Open House to build your own virtual living room and see how the choices you make can go a long way with energy savings.

Recycle Your Old Home Electronics
Did you know that you could recycle your old electronics? This helps the environment by not only keeping these products out of landfills, but it also saves on the energy needed to produce products made from recycled materials! Go to epa.gov/recycling to learn how to safely recycle electronic products in your area.