 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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Look for rapid growth and falling prices in LED display market, report says.
With automated, movable walls that help control the home’s climate, Virginia Tech’s Lumenhaus shows the way we’ll live in the future.
Proposed Home Star legislation could offer homeowners billions in rebates to purchase a wide-range of energy-efficiency products from insulation to appliances. However, home energy management systems like energy monitors and other energy-saving electronics may not be included in the program.
EcoFactor software makes smart thermostats even smarter.
Software giant partners its Hohm application with PowerCost Monitor.
Users can view their energy usage on Network Series controllers.
Rainwater harvesting and recirculation pumps can save you thousands of gallons of precious H2O—and thousands of precious bucks.
Nucleus is first part of company’s energy management network.
HEMS, Home Dashboard and sensors will all work together to help save energy.
New technology lets compact fluorescent lamps dim as far as incandescent bulbs.
Manufacturers responsible for paying for collection and recycling of old electronics.
Home energy management solutions to be made available through utilities first.
17 state and national programs for green home certifications
Winners receive free PowerCost energy monitors.
Phone and Internet giant may join ADT and Comcast in selling low-cost home energy management.
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