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Cash for TV Clunkers

October 8, 2009 By HE Staff 35 comments
Cash for TV Clunkers

Southern California dealer wants your TVs

Diamond Case Designs, Inc. in Anaheim wants to give you cash towards your purchase of an Energy Star rated television.

And it's not just for TVs, it's for all your old electronics.

Pretty cool idea, eh? All the info after the jump...

Lutron Electronics Meadowlark and Maestro Eco-Minders

July 23, 2009 By HE Staff 20 comments
Lutron Electronics Maestro and Meadowlark Eco-Minder

Dim the Lights: The Eco-Friendly Way

Light dimmers can increase the ambience in any room.

With the added benefit of being eco-friendly, Lutron Electronics eco-minders, Maestro and Meadowlark, not only dim light, but can also dim your energy bills.

Learn more…

Recycling Revisited

October 8, 2009 By Adrienne Maxwell 14 comments
Recycling Revisited

Where are we in the great “producer responsibility” debate?

When we last tackled the issue of recycling we discussed how most everyone in the consumer electronics field agrees there is a serious problem with e-waste. But who is responsible for the cost of recycling? Is it the manufacturer, the retailer, the consumer or the government?

A year later, the debate still rages and, from a legal perspective, is heating up.

New California Energy Commission TV Regulations

July 14, 2009 By Adrienne Maxwell 19 comments
To Regulate or Not to Regulate

To Regulate or Not to Regulate - California considers mandate for TV energy efficiency.

When it comes to environmental policy and regulation, it’s often said that, as goes California, so goes the nation. From clean air to fuel efficiency, the Golden State has led the pack in its attempts to regulate for the sake of the environment. Perhaps that’s why a new California Energy Commission proposal is turning heads in the consumer electronics industry.

Eco TV

January 27, 2009 By Adrienne Maxwell 13 comments
Philips Eco TV

The makings of an eco TV.

Just what is an eco TV? The phrase first appeared in 2008, brought to us by the fine folks at Philips to describe their 42PFL5603D LCD HDTV. In September, Vizio jumped aboard the eco TV train with an eco-friendly 32-inch LCD model, and I suspect we’ll be seeing even more models in years to come.

Are eco TVs truly different from “non-eco” TVs, or is this just marketing spin?

CE Goes Green

June 17, 2009 By Adrienne Maxwell 7 comments
CE Goes Green

Or does it?

Green was definitely a big theme at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show this past January. Almost every major manufacturer devoted a portion of its press conference to environmental issues.

“Green” products and practices were prominently displayed at many booths.

From all of this marketing, one might assume that the consumer electronics industry has transformed itself into a model of environmental stewardship overnight. But has it?

Crestron teams up with Agilewaves to help control your power consumption

August 11, 2008 By HE Staff 15 comments
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Green up your Crestron

Say you've got your Creston hooked up to all the lighting in your house. Say it's also tied in to the HVAC, curtains, or any combination of these. Then Agilewaves Resource Monitor will make such sense to you, you'll be surprised you didn't think of it first.

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