News: Think Smart This Holiday Season When Shopping for a New TV

By Frank Macek

Go green this holiday season and beware of how much energy that new television is going to use.

Unlike years past, most newer tvs are more efficient thanks to new standards being implemented this month by the government to lower energy waste.

Consumers will save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, in wasted energy during the life of a new tv set. Many people think that TVs don't use energy when they are turned off...but they do if left plugged in. In fact, most household appliances and computer equipment devour energy when not used.

Today's new TVs are required to be 30% more efficient. And overall, LCD sets consume less power than plasma tvs. So as you shop for that new set this holiday season, think smart - think green - and save yourself money in the long term.

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