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Reduce TV, video and audio energy use


TV video and audio equipment uses 5% of US residential electrical energy.

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More and more TV audio and video equipment is available as years pass, it all consumes electricity. TV, video and audio equipment often gets left on when it is not being used, turn it off.

What makes things considerably worse is that most of this equipment ‘leaks’ electricity, i.e. it consumes electricity when it appears to be switched off and is in standby mode.

It has been estimated that some 5% of residential electricity is leaked. You can reduce your electricity leakage by perhaps 90% by turning off your electrical equipment when not in use at the wall outlet or power strip.

What can I do to reduce TV video and audio energy use?
  •   Always turn off unused equipment. A typical modern TV consumes around 100 watts when on, and would cost about $100 a year if left on. Older TV’s consume far more power.
  •   Do not leave equipment on standby, switch off at the wall outlet or power strip. A typical modern TV uses 50 kWh a year and costs $5 if left in standby mode. A typical modern DVD player costs $3 if left in standby mode for a year. Video cassette recorders can cost $5 a year on standby. While each of these amounts seem small a typical modern home has 20 electrical appliances that leak electricity, this can cost $100-$150 a year if all are left on standby for a year. It’s easiest to use a switched power strip to turn multiple appliances off.
  •   Buy modern equipment, this uses far less energy, especially when in standby mode, than older equipment as energy guidelines for manufacturers have been tightened over the years and now the Energy Star rating system is in place. A 10 year old stereo system can cost $100 over a year to operate and $50 on standby.
  •   Use a radio rather than a TV plus digital tuner to listen to radio programs, it takes far less energy.
Be energy frugal, reduce TV video and audio energy use.

"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations".  Native American wisdom - Iriquois nation.

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