New Energy Star standards stricter for TVs

Thinking about buying a new TV? Well, new Energy Star certification standards for 2010 and 2012 will make it harder for TV manufacturers to get the Energy Star sticker on their product. The new standards will demand 40 to 65% greater efficiency in power consumption, respectively. In particular, TVs over 50 inches in size will be held to the same in-use requirements as 50 inch TVs, which is 108 watts. Hopefully, the stricter standards will not only influence consumer behavior, leading to purchases of more efficient TVs, but also encourage manufacturers to improve the technology in their televisions.

Read: [CNET]