California May Pass Power Restrictions On Big TVs

California regulators may place a ban on big, power hungry TVs. Similar regulations were set with refrigerators, air conditioners and other products. Commissioner Julia Levin stated that such regulations will not hurt the economy. TVs and related devices consume 10% of California's power supply.

Such regulations will not eliminate 50 inch TV sets. The goal is to make them far more efficient and encourage the development of clean products and a clean industry.