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    Which Way, L.A.?

    State Wants to Pull the Plug on TV Energy Use

    California has some 35 million television sets, about one for every resident of the state. Many homes have three or more. They’re using a lot of energy, especially those with flat, plasma screens.  Now the state Energy Commission says it’s time to get that under control . It wants limits on new TV sets starting two years from now.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    California has some 35 million television sets, about one for every resident of the state. Many homes have three or more. They’re using a lot of energy, especially those with flat, plasma screens. Now the state Energy Commission says it’s time to get that under control. It wants limits on new TV sets starting two years from now.

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      Warren Olney

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    The 'Public Option,' TV Sets and the Dodgers in Divorce Court
    1. 0:00House Democrats Unveil Healthcare Bill, Including Public Option
    2. 27:53Synagogue Shooting Puts Jewish Community on High Alert
    3. 34:44State Wants to Pull the Plug on TV Energy UseYou’re reading this
    4. 48:53McCourt Divorce Opens Possibility of Dodger Sale
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