If you’re one of them, here’s why you should trade it in for an upgrade.
Historically, set-top boxes were shockingly big energy vampires.
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That’s great for the environment and great for lowering people’s electric bills.
But it’s not great for lowering your electric bill unless you trade in your old boxes.
How Much Will Trading In Your Cable Box Save?
From TV to your fridge, you can use this handy little meter to measure how much energy your devices and appliances use.
Reduce the standby power draw to 5W, and the yearly standby cost drops to $5.26.
And the more boxes in your home you replace, the more you’ll save.
Curious about how much your current set-top box uses?
