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Energy Star and the Future of Your Electronics

As public awareness and government requirements increase, expect our HDTVs to get a lot smarter when it comes to the energy they use.

Steven Castle 03/26: As public awareness and government requirements increase, expect our electronics to get a lot smarter when it comes to the energy they use. (1 Comment)

Filed under: Displays • Set Top Boxes • Green Technology • Home Theater

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It's nice to see that companies are leaning towards more "greener" pastures and taking care of the environment. As a staunch environmentalist…

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Solar Powered Songs

Steven Castle (02/08): Eco-conscious singer Jack Johnson releases an album made with solar energy. (2 Comments)

New Energy Standards for TVs

Steven Castle (02/05): Plasma TVs will have to be more efficient to qualify as Energy Star. (0 Comments)

The Greener Choice: CFLs or Dimmers?

Steven Castle (01/31): Both can lighten your lighting load, but do you have to make a choice? (6 Comments)

Most Terrifying Video?

Steven Castle (01/29): It’s not Godzilla or Al Gore, just a reasoned analysis of our environmental options. (12 Comments)

Green Video Tips

Steven Castle (01/24): You can have great video and be energy efficient. Here’s how… (0 Comments)

Green Audio Tips

Steven Castle (01/22): Simple ways to save energy with audio systems. (5 Comments)

HD DVD: A Demise Greatly Exaggerated?

Cindy Davis (01/21): HD DVD is dead. Or so says the media. How about waiting for consumers to make the final decision? (91 Comments)

Crestron Goes Greener

Steven Castle (01/18): Home control company joins green building council for greener high-tech homes. (1 Comment)

External Power Supplies Get More Efficient

Steven Castle (01/15): Requirements are coming, and here’s how to tell if you have an energy-efficient one. (0 Comments)

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