New York Times, by Kate Galbraith, January 6, 2009

Televisions consume about 4 percent of household electricity nationally, and the modern flat-panels are especially energy-intensive. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) models require 43 percent more power than conventional tube TVs. In response, California regulators are drafting rules mandating that retailers stock only the most energy-efficient TVs. Critics say that efficiency standards would “kill dealerships,” because Californians would search the Internet for less-efficient TVs, and get them shipped into California. However, the Natural Resources Defense Council, disputes the critics, saying “There are over 100 models today that would meet the proposed California standard."

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/06/regulators-push-energy-efficiency-for-tvs/?hp