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Originally Posted by rowan
The article doesn't make it clear whether it's banning the SALE of new TVs that don't fit the bill, or banning the use of EXISTING TVs... if it's the latter then people may be forced to upgrade twice, once in 2011, then again in 2013...
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It's the SALE.
The rules mandate that televisions sold in California starting in 2011 consume 33 percent less electricity than current models and 49 percent less by 2013. The regulations affect TVs that are 58 inches wide and less
Also note any TVs over 58 inches are exempt.