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. / c o n s u m electronics ENERGY STAR labeled consum 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 CL ' I -call 1-888-STAR-YEE Money Isn't All You 're Saving W e m ° a _i v z < H O CL CL o =j o, a LU m < or ^ cc 5 ° B Q § a S, a o o> o o o E o w LJJ t LJJ O OH g OH CL Money Isn't All You 're Saving US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Enert EPA 430F-01-030 October 2001 calculator. Just select "find products," click on "co electronics," and choose the item you are interested in ------- CHANGE TO ENERGY STAR LABELED CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Consider the: purchasing consumer electro I 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. Money Isn't All You 're Saving ------- |