TVs
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Large flat screen TVs can use up to 660 watts per year
The average TV uses around 200 kWh per year, but some new large flat screen models can use up to 660 kWh per year, so it pays to keep this in mind.
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Using TVs
Watch out for standby consumption. Some flat screen TVs can use 10-12 watts on standby.
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Buying TVs
The first TV with the EU Flower eco-label appeared in shops in June 2008.
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Digital TV
In November 2009, every TV owner with their own aerial will need to switch to the digital network.
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Purchasing guidelines
The power used by a flat screen when it is switched on increases in proportion to the screen size.
Page last updated 24.04.2009