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I changed these 5 TV settings to lower my electric bill. Here's why they work


The latest television models are more energy-efficient than ever. Here's how to prevent your TV from using more power than it needs to.

First, if you're thinking of buying a new TV, start with the most fundamental source of information: the EnergyGuide label and the ENERGY STAR rating. By turning off individual pixels when displaying dark scenes, OLED TVs consume less power compared to traditional LCDs, which require a backlight that's always on. LED-backlit TVs use a fraction of the electricity that older LCD screens consume, and OLED technology offers even greater efficiency.

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