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Digital Switch
Best Energy Choices in TV
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work togeth-
Technologies
As the mid-
er in building a healthier, stronger society that works for all.
February dead-
line looms for
Upset Offset
conversion of
As Office Space Shrinks,
U.S. television
Amenities Expand
broadcasts to
Employers needing to attract and retain
digital signals,
the best employees are making up for
millions of peo-
shrinking personal workspace with
ple will take advantage of the govern-
amenities. According to a recent
ment coupon program for buying an
International Facility Management
Energy Star digital-to-analog converter
Association survey, 78 percent of com-
for their existing set (dtv2009.gov). But
panies now offer a common break
others will see the switch as a signal to
room. Nearly half also provide an in-house fitness center.
purchase a new TV, making it time to
“As companies reduce personal workspace, employees place greater impor-
recycle the older set. In addition to
tance on in-house amenities that simplify and enrich their workday, such as lunch-
screen size, resolution and auxiliary
hour yoga at the company fitness center,” observes Angie Earlywine, a workplace
connections, it’s also time to consider
strategist for HOK Advance Strategies.
energy use.
Coffee bars, a longtime favorite, are now being joined by Internet cafés, travel
The Union of Concerned Scientists,
centers and outdoor exercise parks and recreation areas. Multipurpose space is a
at ucsusa.org/publications/ greentips,
popular feature. The survey notes that corporate headquarters and educational
spells out the best options. First look for
institutions tend to offer the greatest number of amenities.
an Energy-Star rated model. Then choose
a rear-projection microdisplay mode
(commonly known as DLP, or digital light
processing). According to a study by
technology reviewer CNET, a DLP con-
sumes only .13 watt per square inch of
screen. LCD TVs use more than twice
that, at .28 watt per inch, with plasma
TVs dead last at .33 watt per inch.
Other energy-saver tips: Turn off the
quick start option to cut standby power
consumption. Turn down brightness set-
tings. Unplug the TV when not in use.
For a detailed Q&A, visit fcc.gov/cgb/con
sumerfacts/digitaltv.html. Note: Cable
and satellite subscribers must contact
their provider for any special equipment
needs.
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