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Daily Real Estate News | August 24, 2010 | Free Tips Help Clients Save Money on Energy
Want to help home owners cut energy costs? Start by sharing a tip on saving energy in the living room — reconsidering a plasma TV. The three biggest energy hogs in the family room are the plasma television, DVR/Tivo box, and digital cable box, says the nonprofit American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

A typical plasma TV uses about $50 in electricity per year. Next up are TiVo devices at $41 annually, followed by digital cable boxes at $27. Opting for an LCD (liquid crystal display) TV will cost about $8 to operate annually—for an annual savings of about $42 over the plasma.

Also covered in the August “37 Ways to Use Less Energy” article package now at the REALTOR® Content Resource are tips on saving energy in the kitchen, home office, and laundry room, along with ways to save on lighting.

The REALTOR® Content Resource is an exclusive member benefit that entitles you to download free homeownership content to your consumer Web site, blog, or e-newsletter. HouseLogic is the National Association of REALTORS’^® comprehensive consumer Web site geared to helping home owners make smart decisions to enhance, maintain, and protect the value of their home.