{"id":426,"date":"2019-01-31T06:33:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T12:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=426"},"modified":"2019-01-24T15:25:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T21:25:40","slug":"super-bowl-sunday-energy-saving-tvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/super-bowl-sunday-energy-saving-tvs\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl Sunday’s Energy Saving TVs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Make the right call at your Ohio Super Bowl party with an energy efficient TV! Check out our tips on what to look for and how to save money.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Save money with energy efficient TV.<\/h2>\n

On Super Bowl Sunday, millions of TVs across America will be on for hours from pre-game, to half-time, to post-game (with a little bit of football thrown in for good measure). With an appliance like a TV that can run for many hours a day, it\u2019s good to know how much energy it uses so you can be smart and potentially lower your\u00a0high Ohio electric bill<\/a>. Depending on how old your TV is, you might be surprised how much energy it uses!<\/p>\n

How much energy does my TV use?<\/h3>\n

Comparing apples-to-apples<\/a>, TVs that use older technology are less efficient and cost more money to run than TVs with newer technology. Plasma screens and CRTs (bulky tube sets) and use 2-4 times as much energy as an LED screen of the same size. Check out the chart here<\/a> comparing energy usage of different technologies at various sizes.<\/p>\n

You can use the energy.gov appliance calculator<\/a> to estimate the electricity your TV uses annually and see which technology performs best<\/a>. The calculator estimates that an average LCD screen running 5 hours a day will use about 273.75 kWh per year. Compare<\/a>d to the total annual energy usage for an average Ohio home, about 10,740 kWh, and TV energy consumption is 2.5% of your electric bill.<\/p>\n

What are the best tips to save energy with my TV?<\/h3>\n

Although TVs don\u2019t use very much energy compared to total usage, if efficiency is your goal, you can make a few energy saving choices with your TV. Here are a few tips to lower TV energy consumption:<\/p>\n

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  1. If you have a large CRT or plasma TV that is used regularly, upgrade to a more efficient LED<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Change settings<\/a> like brightness on your TV to increase efficiency. Some models may have an efficiency mode you can use.<\/li>\n
  3. Set a timer<\/a> if you use TV to fall asleep so it doesn\u2019t run for extra hours.<\/li>\n
  4. When you\u2019re buying a new TV, compare the wattages of models you\u2019re considering. Select \u00a0lower wattage models to save money and energy.<\/li>\n
  5. Look for the Energy Star<\/a> rating when you\u2019re shopping for new TVs and appliances.<\/li>\n
  6. Entertainment appliances like your TV, sound system, and cable box use energy even when they\u2019re turned off<\/a> because they actually go into standby mode rather than fully shutting down. Save more energy and money by plugging these electronics into a surge protector you can switch off when you don\u2019t need the appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What\u2019s the best way to save money on electricity in Ohio?<\/h3>\n

    If you want to save money for Super Bowl Sunday or any time of year, your best option is to find a cheap energy price by comparing Ohio electric rates<\/a>. With so many energy suppliers, shopping for a low rate might seem like a daunting task. But you don\u2019t have to do it on your own! With Ohio Energy Ratings, you can easily compare plans, prices, and options and choose an electric supplier<\/a> that\u2019s best for you.<\/p>\n

    Shop plans on the site today, and you could already be saving money on electricity by Super Bowl Sunday! https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/electricity-rates<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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