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HOME ELECTRONICS

ENERGY STAR®

SALES ASSOCIATE TRAINING

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ENERGY STAR qualified productsmeet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

ENERGY STAR Saves energy

Reduces pollution Saves money

WHAT IS ENERGY STAR?

www.energystar.gov

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WHAT ARE ENERGY STAR QUALIFIEDHOME ELECTRONICS?

Look for the ENERGY STAR on these products…

• HD-ready and LCD televisions• DVD players• TV/DVD combination units

• Home audio equipment• Digital video recorders (DVRs)• Home theater systems

* Not all products are qualified – look for the ENERGY STAR label

on product or packaging

And on trusted brands like these…• Aiwa • Consumer Electronics • Hitachi• JVC• Mitsubishi• Motorola

• Panasonic • Philips• Pioneer• RCA• Samsung• Sanyo

• Sharp• Sony• Thomson• Toshiba • Uniden• Zenith• And MORE

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ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOME ELECTRONICS SAVE ENERGY

Over 50% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off

ENERGY STAR qualified home electronics consume less energy (0 to 6 watts) in standby or “off” mode than conventional models (up to 12 watts) due to manufacturers incorporating the latest technology such as:

– Choosing a more efficient power supply (switch mode power supply)– Energy-efficient displays– Flash memory or Static RAM that manages power use

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WHY SAVEENERG?

WHY SAVEENERGY?

ENERGY STAR qualified home electronics use less energy when products are not in use!

Conventionalhome electronics use:

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SAVING ENERGYEQUALS PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy and cost less to operate resulting in a better environment for future generations

If all home electronics sold in the U.S. this year were ENERGY STAR, we would reduce air pollution by 34 billion pounds, equivalent to the emissions of more than 380,000 cars.

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WHY BUY ENERGY STAR?Latest Innovations in Technology! Home electronics products that have earned theENERGY STAR include the latest innovations in technology and energy efficiency, but cost the same as conventional models.

Save Energy on “Off” Mode! Over 50% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR qualified home electronics use up to 60% less energy in “standby” or “off” mode than conventional models.

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WHY BUY ENERGY STAR?Save Money & Protect the Environment! ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy and cost less to operate. Combine ENERGY STAR qualified products in your home to save more money on energy bills and protect the environment.

• Americans spend $1 billion each year to power their TVs and VCRs when they are switched off.

• The average home has roughly two TVs, a VCR, a DVD player and three telephones. If all of these items were replaced with new ENERGY STAR qualified models, it would save over 20 billion pounds of CO2, equivalent to the emissions of more than 1.5 million cars.

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SNAPSHOT

ENERGY STAR is:A government-backed program (www.energystar.gov) dedicated to helping individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Look for the ENERGY STAR symbol on qualified home electronics.

Saving energy reduces the burning of fossil fuels, which leads to less air pollution and ultimately reduces global warming.

ENERGY STAR qualified home electronics use less energy when products are “off” due to:• More efficient power supply (switch mode power supply) • Energy-efficient displays• Flash memory or Static RAM that manages power use

The ENERGY STAR can be found on all the latest products, such as:

• HD-ready TVs • Home Theater Systems

• DVD Players • Digital Video Recorders

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2004 HOLIDAY CAMPAIGNGIVE THE GIFT OF A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT

THEME: Next Generation Technology

TIMING: November 2004 - January 2005

GOAL: To raise awareness and increase understanding of the ENERGY STAR symbol on home electronics products

FEATURED PRODUCTS: TVs, DVD players, TV/DVD combination units, home theater systems, digital video recorders