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Most computers today are ENERGY STAR qualified, and will enter a low-power sleep mode when not in use.  But 80% of the energy consumed in a system is from the monitor, and that...   More...   (32 Comments)

Turn Off Monitors

Most computers today are ENERGY STAR qualified, and will enter a low-power sleep mode when not in use.  But 80% of the energy consumed in a system is from the monitor, and that...   More...   (32 Comments)

Turn Off Monitors

Most computers today are ENERGY STAR qualified, and will enter a low-power sleep mode when not in use.  But 80% of the energy consumed in a system is from the monitor, and that...   More...   (32 Comments)

Turn Off Monitors

Most computers today are ENERGY STAR qualified, and will enter a low-power sleep mode when not in use.  But 80% of the energy consumed in a system is from the monitor, and that...   More...   (32 Comments)


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Sylvania Earth Day Challenge

 

 In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, SYLVANIA is challenging everyone to take energy-efficient actions at home and at work that, over 40 days, will add up to 40 million kilowatt hours.

Learn how easy it is to be “green” in your lifestyle, home, office and community.

Take the SYLVANIA Earth Day Challenge and enter for a chance to win daily prizes, weekly prizes and a grand prize!

A Grand Prize Winner will be the lucky recipient of a carbon-neutral, three-night Disneyland® vacation.

To off-set  the carbon emissions from the Grand Prize Winner trip, SYLVANIA is offering the chance for one lucky classroom to receive a lighting upgrade. 

Everyone who takes the challenge will be rewarded a coupon for $1-off the new SYLVANIA Halogen SUPERSAVER® or CFL.

More info...