New Energy Efficiency Rules For TVs Sold In California 609
petehead writes "The LA Times reports on regulations expected to pass in 2009 that will not allow energy-inefficient TVs to be sold in the state. 'State regulators are getting ready to curb the growing power gluttony of TV sets by drafting the nation's first rules requiring retailers to sell only the most energy-efficient models, starting in 2011... The regulations would be phased in over two years, with a first tier taking effect on Jan. 1, 2011, and a more stringent, second tier on Jan. 1, 2013.'" According to the Energy Commission's estimates, purchasers of Tier 1-compliant TVs would shave an average of $18.48 off their residential electric bill in the first year of ownership.
Mine goes to 11 (Score:5, Funny)
These new TVs will be identical to other TVs sold elsewhere in the country, except that have a governor that limits the brightness to 7.
I've seen these (Score:5, Funny)
the models where the power cord doesn't end in a 3-prong plug, but in a stationary bicycle...
Smart Financial Thinking (Score:5, Funny)
$18.48 in just a year? That new LCD HDTV will practically pay for itself!
-Peter
Meanwhile .... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Mine goes to 11 (Score:5, Funny)
except that have a governor that limits the brightness to 7.
You mean a Governator right?
What's next? (Score:3, Funny)
Too many government regulations, man....too many.
Next I guess you're going to tell me I can't burn tires on Earth Day?
Good Grief!
HDCP (Score:1, Funny)
How banning pointless encryption of signals? Encrypting the signal in the Bluray player then decrypting in the TV is a complete waste of power, why not just ban the use of HDCP?
Re:Savings (Score:4, Funny)
Typing your rant on a power-hungry computer sucking electricity from that evil coal-fired power plant. Rant on!
Re:E-Waste Disposal Fee (Score:3, Funny)
Interstate commerce anyone? (Score:4, Funny)
I don't think they can do it. This falls afoul of the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution.
How is this not interstate commerce? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Savings (Score:3, Funny)
I know what's going down with the environment. i also drive an SUV and could stand to lose some weight, but i did change my lifestyle. when i was reading about global warming i realized that most of the area i live in is going to be destroyed by flooding from the great lakes. that made me invest in some bigger tires for my truck. now i am riding high on 35" mudding wheels and a 5" lift kit. it cost a bundle and there is a pretty big hit in the gas mileage, but it is worth it to prepare for the impending ecological disaster.
kindly don't lump us all together, because some of us are trying to do our part!
Re:How about cable and sat boxes that can power do (Score:5, Funny)
I measured my DirecTV HR20 DVR with a KillAWatt. On: 41W Off: 40W
...and your KillAWatt lived up to its name :)
Re:Details up front (Score:5, Funny)
If they both have similar specs, but one is rated for 1000W and the other at 500W, would you not choose the latter?
A key part of my media room design is that the TV should automatically dim the lights in the room.
Re:Mine goes to 11 (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Mine goes to 11 (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I've seen these (Score:4, Funny)
And healthcare costs drop suddenly...
Re:This is exactly what we need. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Mine goes to 11 (Score:3, Funny)