Consumer Electronics Association Encourages Holiday Shoppers To Buy Green To Save Green

Holiday Shoppers Should Look for the ENERGY STAR(R) Label to Save Energy and Money [The following is a release from the Consumer Electronics Association]

November 26, 2008

As Black Friday approaches, consumers are looking for ways to maximize the value of their holiday shopping budgets and head off costly energy bills this winter. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)(R) encourages holiday shoppers to choose products marked with the ENERGY STAR(R) logo to limit energy consumption and lower electric bills. This will be especially important for consumers who choose to upgrade their televisions in preparation for the transition to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009. "An average homeowner can save more than 30 percent - or about $700 - on annual energy bills by using ENERGY STAR products," said Doug Johnson, CEA's senior director of technology policy. "The ENERGY STAR certification has become a primary consideration for consumers looking to shrink electricity bills and cut costs in a tightening economy." "The Alliance to Save Energy joins CEA in urging consumers who are in the market for digital televisions to purchase TVs that have earned the ENERGY STAR rating for greater energy efficiency. The picture quality will be just as good as other digital TVs while using less energy in both the on and off modes and creating less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions," notes Alliance to Save Energy president Kateri Callahan. "It benefits your pocketbook and the planet." Americans can collectively save one billion dollars each year on utility bills just by opting for television sets that meet the new ENERGY STAR specifications. Among the most popular electronics purchases during the holidays are televisions, computers and audio products. Following are the estimated energy savings: -- Televisions: ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use 30 percent less energy than standard units. -- Computer Monitors: ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors use up to 60 percent less electricity than standard models. -- Audio Products: ENERGY STAR qualified audio products use 6 percent less energy than standard models. For more tips on power savings, or to calculate your home's electronic energy consumption using CEA's energy calculator, visit www.MyGreenElectronics.org. For more information on ENERGY STAR, please visit http://www.energystar.gov/.

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