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Televisions
Televisions
On average, a new television uses more energy than a fridge. Many homes also have more than one television, increasing the load on the electricity bill. Taking time to choose your next television wisely and using it efficiently can decrease your energy use and save you money.
Televisions must meet mandatory energy efficiency requirements.
- Televisions must meet Minimum Energy Performance Standards.
- Televisions are required to carry an Energy Rating Label.
Energy Rating Label
The more stars, the more savings.
The Energy Rating Label helps you make informed choices when buying a television. It provides two important pieces of information about the product, the:
- star rating
- estimated energy consumption.
The star rating shows the energy efficiency of a television. It allows you to compare the energy efficiency of products that have similar capacity and features. The more stars, the less energy it uses and the cheaper it is to run.
The energy consumption is how much electricity the television is estimated to use in a year. This can help you predict the running costs.
Learn more about reading the label and estimating running costs
Visit Understand the Energy Rating LabelHow to choose the right television for you
Additional resources
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