08/29/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 10:10
TV set-top boxes and internet equipment in the home are doing more than just providing entertainment and information-they're also playing a crucial role in reducing carbon footprints and saving consumers billions of dollars.
New data released
A recent independent report from D+R International, Ltd. highlights the impact that energy-efficient set-top boxes and internet devices like routers and modems have had over the past decade, revealing significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as significant cost savings for consumers.
What's driving the change
The nation's leading internet, cable, satellite, and telco service providers and equipment manufacturers are successfully reducing energy consumption under two voluntary agreements supported by the NCTA, CableLabs and the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®.
By the numbers
These savings were achieved through commitments to energy efficiency standards set by program advocates, including the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Natural Resources Defense Council for set-top boxes, and Pacific Gas & Electric for internet devices.
The industry's commitment to sustainability promises a future where eco-friendly devices are standard and the benefits for both consumers and the planet continue to grow.