Tuesday, May 10, 2011

EnergyGuide Labels Help You Select Most Energy-Efficient TVs

EnergyGuide Labels Help You Select Most Energy-Efficient TVs: From USA.gov blog: "


If you’ve replaced your old TV with a big flat-screen HDTV, you may have noticed a rise in your electric bill too. While the new technologies are generally more energy-efficient than the old tube TVs, the increase in screen size often offsets any efficiency gains.

To help you buy an energy-efficient TV, the Federal Trade Commission is requiring that all TVs manufactured after May 10 have EnergyGuide labels marked with the set’s estimated yearly energy cost and the cost range of similar models.

To find the most energy-efficient models, keep your eye out for the Energy STAR label. And for other important considerations when buying a TV, read these shopping tips from Energy STAR.
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