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Energy used to power everyday products often comes from fossil fuel burning power plants. Because using less energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality, choosing ENERGY STAR is one way you can do your part to protect our planet for future generations.

Computing the Saving - Energy Star Qualified Computer Equipment

Computer Monitors

ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors automatically power down to 15 watts or less when not in use, saving up to 90% more energy than standard monitors.

Printers

Printers that have earned the ENERGY STAR can cut the equipment's energy use by more than 60%.

Scanners

ENERGY STAR qualified scanners, printers, and computer monitors undergo less wear and tear because they power down to "sleep" mode during periods of inactivity.

Tuning in to Energy Efficiency - Energy Star Qualified Electronics

TVs

Energy Star qualified TVs use about 25% less energy than standard models.

DVD Players

If all DVD Players sold this year carried the ENERGY STAR, it would mean 6 billion pounds less air pollution.

Stereos

Each year, Americans spend more money to power home audio equipment when turned off than when actually in use. ENERGY STAR qualified consumer electronic products in the "off" position use up to 60% less energy than conventional equipment.

A Cool Way to Make a Difference - ENERGY STAR Qualified Compact Refrigerators

Compact Refrigerators

ENERGY STAR qualified compact refrigerators use 20% less energy than standard models.

Making a Connection with a Cleaner Environment - ENERGY STAR Qualified Telephones and Answering Machines

Cordless Phones

Telephones that have earned the ENERGY STAR operate on one-third of the power used by standard models.

Answering Machines

If all cordless phones, answering machines, and combination units sold this year were ENERGY STAR, we would reduce air pollution by over 650 million pounds, the equivalent of taking 7,000 cars off the road.

Brightening the Future - ENERGY STAR Qualified Desk Lamps and Lighting

Desk Lamps

Ninety percent of the energy generated by standard light bulbs is wasted as heat, leaving only 10% to be converted into visible light. However, light bulbs that have earned the ENERGY STAR use two-thirds less electricity than conventional models.

Torchiere/Floor Lamps

Typical halogen bulbs found in torchiere floor lamps can burn dangerously hot - up to 100 degrees! That's hot enough to cook an egg! Choose ENERGY STAR qualified torchiere lamps, hard-wired with bulbs that operate at less than 100 degrees and are cool to the touch.

Brought to you by ENERGY STAR and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.