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If all televisions sold in the United States met the new ENERGY STAR requirements, Americans would save $2.5 billion annually in energy costs while reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the emissions from about 3 million cars.
TVs that carry the ENERGY STAR label are about 40% more efficient than conventional models. You can find the ENERGY STAR on everything from standard TVs, to HD-ready TVs, to the largest flat-screen plasma TVs.
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Televisions originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in 1998. ENERGY STAR qualified televisions must consume 1 watt or less in standby mode. On mode power requirements vary according to screen area and whether the unit is non-high, high, or full-high definition. External power supplies (EPS) packaged with TV products must meet all ENERGY STAR requirements for EPS devices.
In addition to energy performance, there are many other important operating and convenience features to consider when shopping for televisions
Plasma, LCD, and Flat-Screen Displays
These are the top FAQs related to Televisions and the ENERGY STAR program.
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