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CA May Force Retailers To Sell More Energy-Efficient Flat-Screen TVs
Environmental Leader —
January 5, 2009 CA May Force Retailers To Sell More Energy-Efficient Flat-Screen TVs tv.jpg California state regulators want retailers to sell only the most energy-efficient LCD and plasma sets starting in 2011. But the consumer electronics industry, which warns of higher prices, is against the new rules, which are expected to pass in mid-2009, Los Angeles Times reports . Some manufacturers say they could struggle to meet the new regulations and that the new standard could create a “gray” market, which sends consumers to Internet retailers based outside the state. The ...
Regulators Push Energy Efficiency for TVs
Green Inc. —
Televisions consume about 4 percent of household electricity nationally, and the modern flat-panels are especially energy-intensive. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) models require 43 percent more power than conventional tube TVs, according to the Los Angeles Times . In part, that’s because modern TVs are simply bigger. And in the age of near limitless cable programming, they also tend to be turned on more often — and left on longer. Still, new standards for television efficiency are coming into place. California regulators are drafting rules mandating that retailers stock only ...
California to Impose Rules for Flat Screen TVs
GoodCleanTech —
... According to LA Times, TVs are responsible for using up to 40 percent of the overall energy generated by the San Onofre nuclear power station so using the most energy-efficient models would help. Unfortunately, the move does pose a threat to local retailers and businesses directly connected with the flat screen TV market. After all, consumers could easily come online and import the model they like that's not sold in California anymore, thereby creating a gray market and making an impact on local economy. ...
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