[opendtv] California Prepares to Limit TV Energy Use
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:46:45 -0500
So for example, a 42" TV would be limited to 184 watts operating, and a 50" TV
to 246 watts, in 2011.
In 2013, the 42" is limited to 116 watts, and the 50" to 153 watts.
Wow. Even low by CRT standards.
Bert
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California Prepares to Limit TV Energy Use
10.15.2009.
California is one step closer to limiting the energy consumption of TV sets.
The state's energy regulator held a hearing this week on a proposed set of
electricity use caps on TVs sold in the state. A vote by the California Energy
Commission could be scheduled as soon as Nov. 4, the Los Angeles Times said.
The proposal would lower the energy use limit for stand-by mode from 3 watts
per hour to 1 watt for screens that are 1,400 square inches and smaller. Active
mode operation would be limited in two phases. As of Jan 1, 2011, TVs sold in
California must consume no more than wattage equal to 20 percent of the screen
area plus 32. By Jan. 1, 2013, the formula becomes wattage is limited to 12
percent of screen area times 25.
Representatives of the Consumer Electronics Association implored the CEC to
allow the industry to adhere to voluntary standards. Its ranks were not solid,
however, with Vizio, an Irvine, Calif., TV market, saying it would be able to
comply with the new standards without substantial price hikes.
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