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1 trillion: Pounds of greenhouse gases saved if every U.S. household used only 5 low-energy light bulbs

25 billion: Pounds of greenhouse gas emissions saved if homeowners replaced TVs, DVD and VCR players with Energy Star models

40: Percentage of electricity used to power home electronics while products are turned off but plugged in

17: Number of power plants it takes to produce electricity for electronics turned off but plugged in

Source: EPA.gov

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