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The Version 5.0 ENERGY STAR Displays specification covers computer monitors, digital picture frames, and professional signage, collectively referred to as displays under this specification. The requirements for displays <30 inches diagonal became effective October 30, 2009. The requirements for displays from 30–60 inches diagonal will become effective January 30, 2010. On average, ENERGY STAR qualified products covered under this specification will be 23 percent more energy efficient than conventional options.

ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors/displays use from 25–60% less electricity than standard models, depending on how they are used.

If all displays sold in the US meet this new specification, the energy savings would grow to about $1 billion each year and prevent greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to hose from nearly 1.5 million vehicles.

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Earning the ENERGY STAR

  • Displays must meet stringent requirements in On, Sleep, and Off Modes in order to earn the ENERGY STAR.
    • For small displays, the on mode power consumption limits are based on both viewable screen area and resolution.
    • For large displays, the on mode power consumption limits are based on viewable screen area alone.
    • In general, larger, high resolution displays will have higher maximum On Mode power consumption allowances than smaller, low resolution displays.
      In Sleep Mode, displays must consume 2 watts or less.
    • In Off Mode, displays must consume 1 watt or less.
  • Enabling your display's power management features and turning it off at night not only saves energy, but also helps computer monitor equipment run cooler and last longer.
  • Businesses that use ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment may realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.
  • Over its lifetime, equipment in a single home office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) that meet the new ENERGY STAR specifications will save more than $115 over the life of the products, and even more if you don't already have ENERGY STAR qualified equipment.

Federal IT managers and procurement staff should visit Product Purchasing and Computer Power Management for Federal Agencies to learn about saving energy by purchasing ENERGY STAR and EPEAT-registered office equipment and complying with Executive Order 13423.

Remember, saving energy prevents pollution.

Because most computer equipment is left on 24 hours a day, power management features are important for saving energy and are an easy way to reduce air pollution. However, some ENERGY STAR displays are shipped without their power management features enabled, so make sure yours are.

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* - This search will display products that are available in the US market. For a listing of ENERGY STAR qualified products available internationally, visit the full Qualified Product List for displays.