If it conforms to Version 5.1 of the Energy Star Program Requirements, a 32" TV (16:9 aspect ratio) would use only 55 Watts or less, according to the document at
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/product_specs/program_reqs/tv_vcr_prog_req.pdf
Anybody have a range for how much non-energy star units use?
When compared to a plasma, no. Plasma tv's use much more energy. However, LED technology is the most cost efficient.
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A television set doesn't store any significant amount of energy. It does use energy, to do what it's supposed to do.
A television uses electrical energy and changes into sound energy.
To turn it on you use mechanical energy produced in the muscles in your hand. To energise the TV you use electrical energy
when you watch tv you use electrical energy
There no custom for 32 inch only above than
Televisions in general make use of light energy to function
You can use solar panels, some cars run on it, TVS, heat and much more.
The TV's electric efficiency depends on the type, size and brand of the Television. Typically a TV uses 80 to 400 Watts of electricity. Bigger Televisions use more energy than smaller ones. LCD's are more efficient than CRT's.
It uses electrical energy,mechanical energy.
Some televisions can use as much electricity as a major household appliance. When looking to buy a new big screen TV, be sure to look for the Energy Guide label. This will give an estimate of how much electricity costs will be for a year to run the television. Not only will buying an Energy Star compliant television help your wallet, but it will help the environment as well.