According to the buzz, electronics are part of an energy-savings solution. Electronics increase control over home heating, cooling and lighting systems and make it possible to telework and to access information and entertainment from home-saving you money and gas and protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
What does the industry recommend you do to help save energy for America and maybe some money for yourself? Here are some hints:
• Look for the Energy Star label. It can help you identify products that use less energy. Check out www.energystar.gov for a searchable database of Energy Star products.
• Go digital with your thermostat. Home heating and cooling systems use a significant amount of energy. Most digital thermostats quickly pay for themselves in energy savings. Programmable thermostats save energy while you’re away or asleep by adjusting temperature settings.
• Unplug mobile phone or PDA chargers when batteries are fully charged or when the chargers are not in use.
• Be power-wise with your PC. Most personal computers have power management features that control energy use....