Eco-friendly TV: Which 37″ LCD televisions are the most efficient?

Time to talk TV’s, and their power consumption. Today we will look specifically at the power consumption of 37″ LCDs. This is a typical television that many of us hang on the wall in our kitchen as part of the home remodel project.

Before we get to the TVs, let’s discuss power consumption for a moment. There are two parts of power consumption when talking televisions. The first is Standyby Power Consumption (when your TV is turned OFF), and the second is On Mode Power Consumption (when you TV is turned ON)

Standby Power Consumption is what ENERGY STAR uses to rate TVs today. This is the energy your TV uses while it is just sitting there during the day. It is the lowest power consumption mode that cannot be switched OFF by a homeowner. To qualify for ENERGY STAR a television must Read more

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CEILING FANS: How do you select the right one?

How do you choose the best ceiling fan, and save on energy?  Read more from a guest writer, and Monte Carlo Fan Co. here on GetWithGreen.com… 

CEILING FAN CAN LOWER BILLS
By Mary Beth Breckenridge  

Ceiling fans help you lower both your cooling and heating bills.   Here are some tips from Monte Carlo Fan Co. for choosing and using a fan:

For best results, mount the ceiling fan in the middle of the room, at least 7 feet above the floor and 18 inches from the walls. If you have a tall-enough ceiling, installing the fan 8 to 9 feet above the floor will produce optimal air flow.

Select the right-size fan for the room. A good retailer should be able to help you choose the correct size. A 10-by-10-foot room, for example, should have a 38- to 48-inch fan; a 15-by-15-foot room needs one that’s 52 to 56 inches across.

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AUDIO/VISUAL: NuVo Essentia - first Whole Home Audio System w/ Energy Star

Now we are talking, AND we are listening! Coming to the green scene near you is eco-friendly audio and visual gear.

I’m David, and I am one of the Co-Founders at GetWithGreen.com.  We are pleased to now open our Audio/Visual category (see the link to your right) with our first article about the FIRST Whole Home Audio System to receive ENERGY STAR compliance.  The company is NuVo.  The product is Essentia.

What is a whole home audio system?

Imagine walking through your newly remodeled home, and as you pass from room to room, the same sound/audio emits from speakers in your ceiling or walls. It sounds as if Read more