Energy Efficient TVs

WSJ had an article on Eco-Savvy TVs  with many vendors producing new products that save energy, some exceeding Energy Star standards.  It is great that the industry is moving in the right direction. TVs use a lot of energy, the #3 energy user in home.  My set uses 350W when running full bore.

As always there is a catch with many products. “Vizio’s 32-inch Eco HDTV is priced at roughly $500, while a standard Vizio 32-inch TV can cost between $400 and $450.”  It remains to be seen how fast you can save $100 in power costs over the life of the TV.  California CEC estimates that new energy efficient TVs could save $18 to $30 in power a year.

We covered how to save energy with your flat screen TV by adjusting its picture settings and by using a power strip to turn it off.

Other tips: Try to buy a TV that is Energy Star compliant and that has power savings modes and use it.

My Sony XBR LCD TV has a Power Saving setting you can set to OFF, Low, High, and Picture OFF.  It also has a PC Power Management setting to have the TV save energy when there is no signal.

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Posted on February 25th, 2009
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