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The California Energy Commission has published a proposal to set efficiency
standards for televisions, which are fast becoming one of the biggest energy
consumers in homes. The regulations mandate that retailers carry TVs with 33%
lower energy consumption ratings starting in 2011, followed by more stringent
levels in 2013. The policy, which is expected to be approved by the Energy
Commission in November, will save households about $30 a year and the state $8.1
bn.
The move is significant because Californias efficiency policies have been
able to ratchet down household energy consumption without sacrificing product
features in the past. An often cited example is that tough energy efficiency
codes on refrigerators in the state have helped keep per capita electricity
consumption steady since the 1970s, even though electricity use from other
appliances keeps rising.
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