NERGY STAR®?
WHAT IS ENE
ENERGY STAR is a label that identifies energy-efficient
products, such as consumer electronics, which meet
guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the US Department of
ENERGY STAR labeled products help customers save energy
and money without sacrificing performance — one solution
to energy supply and cost concerns. ENE,,~,, „ „ „ , u,u^
helps protect the environment by reducing air pollution
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
ENERGY STAR LABELED
speakers, rack systems
table radios, and tuner
•tereo receivers
SET-TOP BOXES
Set-top boxes are commonly used to select cable
TV stations, access the Internet, and play video i
average, ENERGY STAR labeled set-top boxes
20 percent less electricity than conventional set-ti
while delivering the same quality and features.
TELEPHONE PRODUCTS
Labeled telephone products s~
include cordless phones, f
answering machines, and /j
combination units. Nearly 90
to power these devices is
expended during standby—
while not in use. ENERGY
STAR labeled telephones will
use about one-third of the energy
required by standard models.
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electronics
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much of their energy when they ar
mode versus when they are on
jrned off or in standby
in "active mode." Sc
ENERGY STAR labeled consumer electronics save energy
whether you are using them or not.
ENERGY STAR labeled TVs require three watts or less of
power when switched off, as compared to conventional TVs
which use up to 12 watts.
VCRs AND DVDs
ENERGY STAR labeled VCRs and DVDs require less power
when switched off, as compared with conventional models.
TV/VCR combination units consume an average of 25 percent
less energy when switched off than traditional models.
HOME AUDIO
ENERGY STAR labeled home audio products include a
wide range of audio products, including cassette decks,
CD players, changers, clock radios, equalizers, laser disc
players, mini-midi-systems, minidisc players, powered
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CHANGE TO ENERGY STAR LABELED CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Consider the:
purchasing consumer electro
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High Quality—ENERGY STAR labeled consumer electronics save energy and money
without sacrificing performance, features, or reliability. And they typically cost about the
same as conventional models.
Major Manufacturers — Most major consumer electronics manufacturers are now partnering with
ENERGY STAR. Visit www.energystar.gov for a list of our partners and more than 1,900 qualifying
consumer electronics products.
Energy Savings—In the average home, 75 percent of all electricity used to power consumer
electronics is consumed after the products are turned off. And in the United States alone, the amount
of energy consumed by this equipment when switched off equals the annual output of 12 power plants.
Money Savings—Americans spend $1 billion each year to power their TVs and VCRs
when they are switched off.
Less Pollution — If consumers bought only
products through 2005, our nation would rer
that year and save $1.3 billion annually.
HOME THEATER SYSTEMS
SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY
HELP PROTECT
THE ENVIRONMENT
Looking to upgrade or create a new home theater system? Why not choose I
labeled consumer electronics? If you purchased all of the following ENEI
products for your home theater system, here is an estimate of what you would save:
Assumption
Energy Savings Electric Bill Savings Total Ibs. CC>2
(kWh) in Millions (2001$) in Millions Reductions
in Millions
Consumers replace their set-top boxes
with an ENERGY STAR labeled model.
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