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There are about 275 million TVs currently in use in the U.S., consuming over 50 billion kWh of energy each year — or 4 percent of all households' electricity use. This is enough electricity to power all the homes in the state of New York for an entire year.
Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy when they are turned off.
By choosing ENERGY STAR, you are helping prevent global warming and promote cleaner air without sacrificing the product quality and performance you expect.
In addition to energy performance, there are many other important operating and convenience features to consider when shopping for televisions
Starting in November 2008, a new, much more stringent ENERGY STAR specification for TVs will be effective that includes requirements for both standby and active (when they're on) modes. TVs that earn the ENERGY STAR label under these requirements will be up to 30% more efficient than non-qualified models. Manufacturers have already started qualifying their models ahead of the November 1, 2008 effective date. Please see the highlighted portion of either the PDF or Excel versions of the Qualified Products list to view models qualified under the new ENERGY STAR TV specification. More information about the revisions to the ENERGY STAR TV products specification.