ENERGY STAR qualified computer monitors use from 25–60% less electricity than standard models, depending on how they are used.
Earning the ENERGY STAR
- Computer monitors must meet stringent requirements in On, Sleep, and Off Modes in order to earn the ENERGY STAR.
- In On Mode, the maximum allowed power varies based on the computer monitor’s resolution.
- In Sleep Mode, computer monitor models must consume 2 watts or less.
- In Off Mode, computer monitor models must consume 1 watt or less.
- Enabling your monitor's power management features and turning it off at night not only saves energy, but also helps computer monitor equipment run cooler and last longer.
- Businesses that use ENERGY STAR enabled office equipment may realize additional savings on air conditioning and maintenance.
- Over its lifetime, equipment in a single home office (e.g., computer, monitor, printer, and fax) that meet the new ENERGY STAR specifications will save more than $115 over the life of the products, and even more if you don't already have ENERGY STAR qualified equipment.
Federal IT managers and procurement staff should visit Product Purchasing and Computer Power Management for Federal Agencies to learn about saving energy by purchasing ENERGY STAR and EPEAT-registered office equipment and complying with Executive Order 13423.
