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" Have you ever felt all the warmth coming off the front of your 50-inch widescreen? Yep, that&amp;#039;s all wasted electricity, converting into heat. The newest televisions may be slimmer, lighter, more vibrant and clear, and yes more energy efficient, but they&amp;#039;re also bigger. So although they&amp;#039;re more conservation-friendly than their predecessors, the fact that they&amp;#039;re getting so large is subtracting from overall energy consumption gains. As of May 1, 2010, the next generation of Energy Star, (designated 4.0) aims to tighten the belt, and trim consumption even more. By comparison, the previous generation (3.0) allowed a 50-inch to use 318 watts, while 4.0 allows only 153 watts. This means a new Energy Star-rated TV could save you upwards of $.16 per day, or $58 per year. Unless you watch TV habitually, those energy savings might not be significant enough to justify a few hundred dollars extra for a more efficient model, but if the price is comparable, why not? In the future, Energy Star will continue to expect more from manufacturers, with 5.0 regulations set for May 2012.  Aside from TVs, keep in mind that other power-hungry appliances may provide a better return on your investments. Anything with a running motor is apt to use significant energy, like a refrigerator, air conditioner, or dryer. Also, check out the EPA&amp;#039;s new Water Sense program to learn about water efficient products, and when you can rely on the Energy Star label. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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