 A Focus on Sustainability in the A/V Industry
You've heard it before, but it shouldn't be considered a fashion reference. It's more a financial statement. Here's how going green can keep you out of the red.
If you think green AV is either too daunting or someone else's challenge, consider environmental regulations that might force you to take steps sooner rather than later.
As interest steadily increases, the green AV movement is struggling to define itself and gain recognition.
Admitting we're not yet sure what it all means is a first step toward questioning, collaborating, and ultimately creating a sustainable AV movement.
On the Vans Warped Tour, green AV turns up in an unlikely place—a live stage.
In our effort to explore sustainable practices in professional AV, the time had come to eat our own dog food.
Although there is growing demand for energy-efficient audio/video products, green AV is by no means a slam dunk.
Video systems—displays, projectors—may be obvious candidates for greening. But some audio manufacturers are trying to cut their carbon footprints.
Sony added several eco-friendly features to its newest Bravia LCD television to make the display more "green."
AV products take a variety of paths to sustainability. Here are just some of them.
Match the sustainability standards and organizations to their descriptions.
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Two smart plugs and some natural packaging to make a sustainable splash.
Residential market for Smart Grid services could be challenging, however.
Magnolia A/V showroom in Costa Mesa, Calif., has elite brands, automation and energy management systems.
Energy-saving initiatives are still met with consumer ambivalence and lack of awareness.
Greener Gadgets crowd takes to apps, trashes energy-saving and sustainable electronics.
Bloom Energy claims it has the technology to take us off the grid.
Demo home showcases energy-smart technologies and products to Vancouver visitors.
Smart grid control, kinetic charging, and even a sustainable subwoofer vie for prizes in the Greener Gadgets competition.
Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Washington and Wisconsin follow California’s lead and consider electronics efficiency regulations.
The Jetsons meet Big Brother: Home controls, energy management and an electric car will be used by the family.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family gets home control, energy management system.
PowerHouse dynamics’ eMonitor promises detailed electricity monitoring at a low price.
How do you save $19,500 a year in electricity costs? Upgrade a big system by downgrading its power consumption.
The Smart Grid’s helpful little brothers may be the smart thermostats that do more than just monitor your home’s heating and cooling.
Designers are beginning to use the light-emitting diode light source as a decorative element.
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