 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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4K video, blazing fast network speeds, total connectivity and an Internet of Things is only a few years away.
Plenty of green and energy management systems will be a part of housewide solutions.
Schlage and Trane add energy monitoring with Powerhouse Dynamics.
NextGen Energy Miser home display at the 2012 CES in Las Vegas shows several energy efficient products and integrated home control.
It seems that almost everyone has an energy management system of some kind
LG shows smart appliances that connect with each other to communicate.
Big box hardware chain Lowe’s will enter the home connectivity/energy management market.
Philips’ Ed Crawford answers questions about LEDs, which to replace, and what to look for.
Smartenit ZBPCM pairs with PowerCost Monitor sensor to get energy info from electrical meters to ZigBee or Insteon home area networks.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets greener than ever with exhibits, sustainable practices.
Everyone buying a light bulb should know these three big, important facts on incandescent lighting versus super-efficient LEDs and other alternatives
Want to save money on energy bills? One way is to get automated.
Energy Forward program in Northwest U.S. Identifies the best in efficient televisions.
Do we really want to wait for smart meters and the so-called smart grid to save energy in our homes?
Do you know about lumens? You’ll need to in order to buy lighting for your home in 2012.
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