Home electronic products use energy when they’re off to power features like clock displays and remote controls. According to the Department of Energy, U.S. households spend $100 per year to power devices while they are in this “standby” power mode. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR use less energy to perform these functions, while providing the same performance and features as conventional models. Using less energy preserves energy resources and helps reduce the risks of global warming while lowering energy bills.