On Nov 4, 2009, the California Energy Commission planned to hold a business meeting at the conclusion of the 45-day comment period, to decide on mandating new and potentially damaging TV energy standards.
However, early last week, and due to an overwhelming response, the meeting was postponed until Nov 18, 2009.
The main reason is the Consumer Electronics Association submitted a 91-page report at the last minute, documenting many mathematical errors in the CEC's calculations, plus detailing compelling reasons for avoiding mandatory standards with a subsequent impact on the TV industry and retail segments.
So far, this is good news for the consumer, but the next hurdle is a possible (flawed) decision at the business meeting on Nov 18. If the CEA's analysis is accurate, as I expect, perhaps the CEC will seriously review their position, but don't hold your breath.
Check the CEC Docket # 09-AAER-1C site for a complete list of all public comments, including one from myself.
© 2009 Advocates for Responsible Energy Consumption
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