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California sets Energy Efficiency Standards for TVs

Posted November 18th, 2009 by Mike Scott

California has a new energy efficiency standard. The California Energy Commission voted 5-0 to approve efficiency regulations for TVs up to 58 inches.

These new standards will take effect January 1, 2011.

The new standards will only affect TVs sold in the state. Consumers will not have to buy new TVs to meet the standards.

These new regulations may make it more difficult to buy Plasma TVs in the near future as they use significantly more energy than LCD screens.

According to an LA Times article television manufacturers do not predict they will have any difficult supplying TVs that meet the standard.

Questions remain as to whether these new standards will increase the average cost of television set or have any effect on set quality or size.

 

 

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California sets Energy Efficiency Standards for TVs

 

California has a new energy efficiency standard. The California Energy Commission voted 5-0 to approve efficiency regulations for TVs up to 58 inches.

 

These new standards will take effect January 1, 2011.

 

The standard will only affect TVs sold in the state. Consumers will not have to buy new TVs to meet the standards.

 

These new regulations may make it more difficult to buy Plasma TVs in the near future as they use significantly more energy than LCD screens.

 

According to an LA Times article television manufacturers do not predict they will have any difficult supplying TVs that meet the standard.

 

Questions remain as to whether these new standards will increase the average cost of television set or have any effect on set quality or size.

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setting new standards

On December 3rd, 2009 freelance writing opportunities (not verified) says:

What are the advantages/disadvantages of making a new standards on tV?

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On November 21st, 2009 antiCPUC says:

Californians unite! Fight back against the abusive and intrusive energy policies forced upon citizens by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Let your voice be heard! Join now! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=179703678534

TV Power Std's

On November 20th, 2009 Tom Klimek (not verified) says:

More of California's over regulation, let the buyers decide.
Please read this from Audioholics:
http://www.audioholics.com/news/editorials/cedia-bashes-ca-ruling-big-tvs

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