Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main things that effect energy efficiency in TVs?

The main things are TV type, Size, Technology and whether it is High-Definition.
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How much does it cost to run a TV?

The average cost based on watching 4 hours of TV a day is £42.34 per year
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What are the differences between LCD and Plasma?

They use different technologies to create an image.
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What is the future for TVs?

The EU have implemented a framework for the future of TVs.
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What are the different types of TV available?

The 4 main types are LCD, Plasma, CRT and Rear Projection Screen.
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How does size effect the energy efficiency of my TV?

As a general rule if you double the size of the screen you almost quadruple the amount of energy consumed.
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Does technology effect the energy efficiency of my TV?

Technology does effect the energy efficiency of TVs.
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How does High-definition (HD) TV effect energy efficiency?

HD increases decreases a TVs energy efficiency.
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