Does it cost more to run a digital TV or set-top box?
A set-top box consumes a small amount of additional electricity. A new television may consume more electricity than your old one, depending on what type you choose. From April 2009, Energy Efficiency labels will be mandatory on all new televisions to help you choose the most efficient model. Like all electrical equipment, televisions and set-top boxes continue to use power while in stand-by mode, so it’s best to turn them off completely when you’re not using them.
