{"id":949,"date":"2020-01-30T06:09:57","date_gmt":"2020-01-30T12:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2020-01-29T15:25:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T21:25:31","slug":"energy-efficient-big-tvs-for-2020-super-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/energy-efficient-big-tvs-for-2020-super-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Efficient BIG TVs for 2020 Super Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nothing makes a Super Bowl party better than watching the game on an energy efficient big TV. LIke choosing the right natural gas supplier, how do you know which one to choose?<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Find A Big, Efficient TV To Watch the Super Bowl LIV<\/span><\/h2>\n

On February 2, Americans all over the country will be meeting up to see whether the Chiefs or the 49ers can clinch the title. The Super Bowl isn\u2019t just the most exciting event in the sporting calendar. It\u2019s a great reason to meet up with friends and family to watch the game. If you\u2019ve got friends coming over to watch, you need a big screen so everyone can see. Don\u2019t end up with the wrong set, though. The size of your TV is a <\/span>big contributing factor in how much electricity you use<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0And if you want to save the most you can on your monthly Georgia energy bills<\/a>,\u00a0then it\u2019s important to pick the right one. <\/span><\/p>\n

Is Now The Time To Buy A Cheap TV?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes! New models are released in the spring. That means the TVs on the shelves today are 2019 models, and retailers want to get rid of them. So, now is the time to shop for the best price<\/a>. You can find some great discounts by checking online, or at your local retailer. Of course, even if you save money on the shelf price of your new TV, you need to make sure your energy bills don\u2019t increase as a result. Choosing an energy-efficient TV is just as important as saving money when you buy your new screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Electricity Does My TV Use?<\/span><\/h3>\n

As a rule of thumb, the larger your TV is the more energy it needs. A small 18\u201d TV might only draw 30 or so kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, but a large 65\u201d screen TV using the same technology can push this number up to 140 kWh per year. The <\/span>average Georgia electricity price<\/span><\/a> is between 12-15 cents per kWh, so we can say that every 80kWh comes out to roughly $10 per year. That\u2019s not a huge amount (you can certainly save more by finding a <\/span>cheap natural gas deal<\/span><\/a>), as long as you pick the right TV.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best BIG TV Brands For Energy Efficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n

The best place to start looking for energy efficient TVs is on the <\/span>EnergyStar website<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0EnergyStar looks at several aspects in the way a TV uses energy. For example, EnergyStar takes into account how TVs use power based their standby power mode and their ability to connect to the internet. The EnergyStar spec for qualifying TVs\u00a0must consume no more than 0.5 watts in standby mode while\u00a0internet connecting TVs must consume no more than 3.0 watts while in standby or “low” mode\u00a0(meaning the TV is off but can still connect to the internet). \u00a0True, that’s not a lot of energy but even the energy efficient TVs have conveniences you’ll need to pay for.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to big TVs, we’re going with screens around 65 inches across diagonally or more. Currently,<\/span>\u00a0EnergyStar lists two excellent energy efficient big TV sets. The <\/span>64.5\u201d NEC model<\/span><\/a> draws 141kWh annually for an average user. The competing <\/span>74.5\u201d Vizio model<\/span><\/a> provides a substantially larger screen but only draws 165kWh annually on average. At roughly $10 per 80kWh, that means you could spend $17 per year on the NEC TV and about $20 on the Vizio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparing Efficient TVs<\/span><\/h3>\n

These aren\u2019t the only great-quality big TVs that keep electricity costs low. CNET rates the <\/span>TCL 6-series 65\u201d TV<\/span><\/a> extremely highly. As a large-screen TV with QLED technology, it uses a comparable amount of electricity to the other 65\u201d TVs we\u2019ve looked at. If you want to go even bigger, the <\/span>TCL 75\u201d TV<\/span><\/a> also received rave reviews (though a larger screen means you\u2019ll spend more on electricity usage).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re willing to spend more upfront, and you\u2019re looking for the best picture quality around, then an OLED TV may be worth considering. The <\/span>LG OLED B9<\/span><\/a> gives you excellent picture quality, and by OLED standards is quite reasonably priced. OLED also cuts down on the electricity you use – <\/span>OLED doesn\u2019t need a backlight<\/span><\/a>, unlike other technologies, so it draws less current.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Super Bowl LIV A Success<\/span><\/h3>\n

A new widescreen TV is the perfect way to impress friends and neighbors and have fun. Keep <\/span>energy usage low during Super Bowl<\/span><\/a> and you can have a great time while still saving money. With a little thought and some knowledge, any Georgia resident can save themselves a few dollars this year.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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