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Proposed California Flat Screen TV Power Guidelines
easyecoblog.com - 10/23/2009
Proposed California Flat Screen TV Power Guidelines
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The California Energy Commission is proposing new rules for TV sets. In 2013, if they are adopted, it would save 6515 gigawatts of power a year, reduce greehouse gas emissions by 3.1 million metric tons annually, and save you $18 to $30 a year. This would affect the entire nation as electronics ...
California closing on energy-hog TV ban
supereco.com - 10/16/2009
California closing on energy-hog TV ban
— supereco.com — Does your big screen TV suck? Power, that is—we're talking about plasma sets that gobble more than... three times as much energy as conventional TV sets, and LCD (liquid crystal display) sets that soak up over 40% more juice than average TVs. Home theater enthusiasts in California who are ... (more) California closing on energy-hog TV ban

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New California Solar Power Energy Measures
easyecoblog.com - 10/26/2009
New California Solar Power Energy Measures
— easyecoblog.com — California recently approved several new bills that will help spur growth in solar power. They affect how... California’s power market works and encourage people to setup more solar panel systems. The first bill AB920 requires California’s utilities to buy extra solar power you ... (more) New California Solar Power Energy Measures

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Green Cities California Unveils Best Practices Website
greenerbuildings.com - 10/26/2009
Green Cities California Unveils Best Practices Website
— greenerbuildings.com — Green Cities California, the collaborative of 10 cities and counties acknowledged as sustainability leaders, launches a website... today that's to serve as a resource for other communities striving to go green. (more) Green Cities California Unveils Best Practices Website

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