Issues: Oil & Energy

Energy Use in Consumer Products and Opportunities for Energy Savings

Home energy consumption will rise unless manufacturers take steps to improve efficiency for electronics such as big-screen televisions, cable boxes and digital video recorders. NRDC studies measure the energy use of commonly owned electronics to see how much energy could be saved through product innovation. This index of NRDC issue papers by product category presents research on energy saving options and policy recommendations.

Televisions: Active Mode Energy Use and Opportunities for Energy Savings
March 2005

Cable and Satellite Set-Top Boxes: Opportunities for Energy Savings
March 2005

Cellular Phones: Advancements in Energy Efficiency and Opportunities for Energy Savings
October 2004

last revised 6.17.02

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