Set-top Box - Energy Use

Energy Use

In 2011 a report from the National Resources Defense Council brought attention to the energy efficiency of set-top boxes. In June 2011 the US Department of Energy announced plans to consider the adoption of energy efficiency standards for set-top boxes. In November 2011, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association announced a new energy efficiency initiative that commits the largest cable operators to the purchase of set-top boxes that meet Energy Star standards and the development of sleep modes that will use less energy when the set-top box is not being used to watch or record video.

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