That big screen TV you're eyeing for Super Bowl watching could end up being one of the worst energy hogs in your house, but it's now easier to find the more efficient models. Televisions that meet new ENERGY STAR® ratings are up to 30 percent more efficient than conventional sets of the same size.

Earlier ENERGY STAR® ratings for televisions were only based on use of standby power, the power consumed when appliances are turned off. ENERGY STAR®-labeled sets that went on the shelves November 1, 2008, meet new standards covering energy usage when they're both off and on.

The ENERGY STAR® label tells you which models in the same class are relatively more efficient, but large screen televisions still use a lot of power.

There may still be some televisions for sale with ENERGY STAR® ratings based on the pre-November standards. For more information, including a list of models that meet the new standards, go to www.energystar.gov/televisions.

Visit Jackson EMC's Right Choice Home Analyzer to compare typical energy use settings for Plasma, LCD, DLP and Tube televisions. Go to www.jacksonemc.com/analzyer, and select Appliance Energy Use.