Nearly 70% of Maine households rely on fuel oil as their primary energy source for home heating, a higher share than in any other state. The energy savings generated are equivalent to the annual electricity use of 280,000 average US = ,Įnergy efficiency is vitally important in Maine. Based on the 35 million coupons redeemed through the end of the program, our analysis indicates that between 25 GWh per year are saved as a result of the energy efficiency policies implemented on digital-to-analog converter boxes. In this study, we measured the power and energy consumptions for a sample of 12 CECBs (including 6 Energy Star labeled models) in-use in homes and estimated aggregate energy savings produced by the energy efficiency policies. The Energy Star Program also established voluntary energy efficiency specifications that are more stringent than the CECB requirements. In order to qualify as Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECBs), these devices had to meet a number of minimum performance specifications, including energy efficiency standards. government to subsidize purchases of digital-to-analog converter boxes, with up to two $40 coupons for each eligible household. Box 2000, Portland, OR 97208.The Digital Television (DTV) Converter Box Coupon Program was administered by the U.S. To apply for a replacement coupon visit call 1-88 (1-88), or mail an application to P.O. Once you receive your coupons in the mail, you should buy a converter box as soon as possible, and try the box with your television(s) to address any potential technical issues. Please keep in mind that coupons expire 90 days from the date they are mailed. To purchase a converter box from one of the more than 32,000 participating local, phone or online retailer locations visit. If your household has previously redeemed one coupon toward the purchase of a TV converter box and the other coupon has expired, then you are eligible to apply for a single replacement coupon. Coupons may be requested while supplies last, and only one coupon can be used for each coupon-eligible converter box. The TV Converter Box Coupon Program permits all households to request up to two coupons - each worth $40 - toward the purchase of certified converter boxes. Additionally, money allocated to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has allowed NTIA to clear the digital converter box coupon waiting list. The TV Converter Box Coupon Program is now accepting replacement requests from eligible households whose coupons expired without being redeemed.
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