State considers ban on big screen TVs

[stephanie]

welcome to Kali-fornia.

March 23rd, 2009, 3:00 am · 80 Comments · posted by BRIAN JOSEPH, Sacramento Correspondent
In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV

Couch potatoes, beware.

The California Energy Commission is considering a proposal that would ban California retailers from selling all but the most energy-efficient televisions. Critics say the news standards could take 25 percent of televisions off the market — most of them 40 inches or larger.

“The larger the television, the more at risk it is of being banned unnecessarily in California,” said Douglas Johnson, senior director of technology police for the Consumer Electronics Association.

Association officials say the standards are not only unnecessary – because the federal government already regulates energy efficiency through the voluntary Energy Star program — but also ill-timed. The last thing our economy needs now is products taken off the market, they say.

Furthermore, they say that with a weak economy, consumers are going out less and watching TV more.

“This is really about regulating entertainment, not energy use,” Johnson said.

Poppycock, says the commission.

Affordable big screen TVs will still be available under the new standards, spokesman Adam Gottlieb said. In fact, he said the regulations will save you money.

The commission calculates that if you buy televisions meeting the proposed standards it’ll cut your annual energy use by — drum roll, please — $18 to $30.

“I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to save money,” Gottlieb said.

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[April15]

I like the idea! Save some energy and keep those cons off the couch!

[Missileman]

welcome to Kali-fornia.

March 23rd, 2009, 3:00 am · 80 Comments · posted by BRIAN JOSEPH, Sacramento Correspondent
In their continuing quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state regulators have uncovered a new villain in the war on global warming : your big screen TV

Couch potatoes, beware.

The California Energy Commission is considering a proposal that would ban California retailers from selling all but the most energy-efficient televisions. Critics say the news standards could take 25 percent of televisions off the market — most of them 40 inches or larger.

“The larger the television, the more at risk it is of being banned unnecessarily in California,” said Douglas Johnson, senior director of technology police for the Consumer Electronics Association.

Association officials say the standards are not only unnecessary – because the federal government already regulates energy efficiency through the voluntary Energy Star program — but also ill-timed. The last thing our economy needs now is products taken off the market, they say.

Furthermore, they say that with a weak economy, consumers are going out less and watching TV more.

“This is really about regulating entertainment, not energy use,” Johnson said.

Poppycock, says the commission.

Affordable big screen TVs will still be available under the new standards, spokesman Adam Gottlieb said. In fact, he said the regulations will save you money.

The commission calculates that if you buy televisions meeting the proposed standards it’ll cut your annual energy use by — drum roll, please — $18 to $30.

“I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to save money,” Gottlieb said.

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http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.co...een-tvs/12993/

After they tack on an extra $1,000 to the cost of these Kalifornya Specials, the consumers lose again.

[April15]

After they tack on an extra $1,000 to the cost of these Kalifornya Specials, the consumers lose again.

Why would anyone want a giant TV? My 19 inch cathode ray is great! And when I push the button it turns ALL the electricity off.

[avatar4321]

Why would anyone want a giant TV? My 19 inch cathode ray is great! And when I push the button it turns ALL the electricity off.

What the heck is with you totalitarians who think that just because you are satisfied with something everyone should be?

This is the United States of America. We have the right to choose our own lives. We dont want to be cardboard cut outs of you. Most of us would rather die.

[Missileman]

What the heck is with you totalitarians who think that just because you are satisfied with something everyone should be?

This is the United States of America. We have the right to choose our own lives. We dont want to be cardboard cut outs of you. Most of us would rather die.

The most succinct argument against prosletyzing I've ever read!

[sgtdmski]

You can have my 42 in HDTV when you have the balls to step into my house and take it. Be forewarned I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believe that if you do not have permission to enter my home you are tresspassing and I reserve the right to shoot first and ask question second when you enter my home uninvited.

I love my 42 inch, when watching the Steelers kick B-more all over the field. I love it when I watch my NASCAR, and I love it when playong WII.

I would rather pay $30 more a year to keep it, and is that not my right. I remember that the left loves that slogan My right to choose. Well I choose my 42 inch. One day I hope to upgrade to that 61 inch!!

dmk

[April15]

What the heck is with you totalitarians who think that just because you are satisfied with something everyone should be?

This is the United States of America. We have the right to choose our own lives. We dont want to be cardboard cut outs of you. Most of us would rather die.

Then die!

[actsnoblemartin]

well my friend, you must fly http://www.flicklife.com/ada47ae5bca..._Airlines.html

You can have my 42 in HDTV when you have the balls to step into my house and take it. Be forewarned I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believe that if you do not have permission to enter my home you are tresspassing and I reserve the right to shoot first and ask question second when you enter my home uninvited.

I love my 42 inch, when watching the Steelers kick B-more all over the field. I love it when I watch my NASCAR, and I love it when playong WII.

I would rather pay $30 more a year to keep it, and is that not my right. I remember that the left loves that slogan My right to choose. Well I choose my 42 inch. One day I hope to upgrade to that 61 inch!!

dmk

[avatar4321]

Then die!

Maybe in about 80 years. so till then you wont have control over this country.

[Jeff]

Why would anyone want a giant TV? My 19 inch cathode ray is great! And when I push the button it turns ALL the electricity off.

MY 50 inch plasma is great also, and this is America, I worked for it I own it so why should anyone have the right to tell me I can't have it ? California has some weird laws, my boss is talking about not even going out there any more cause of all the B.S. law .

[sgtdmski]

well my friend, you must fly http://www.flicklife.com/ada47ae5bca..._Airlines.html

Nope!!! I live in Alaska, I am stuck with Alaska Airlines which flies in weather that most airlines would have their planes still in the hangars. Either that or I fly a float plane with dock to dock service. No baggage check, no lines, no waiting. Take off on the water, land on the water, get off on the dock.

dmk