Sacramento, CA — New computers sold in California will need to be more energy efficient in the upcoming years.
The Associated Press reports that the California Energy Commission yesterday approved sweeping energy efficiency standards for computers and monitors. California becomes the first state to approve such rules. The commission claims that computers and monitors total 3% of residential electricity use and 7% of commercial use. By the year 2027, the amount of energy used by computers and monitors must decline by about 1/3. The new restrictions for computer makers will be rolled out starting in 2018.
This post was last modified on 12/15/2016 9:32 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
Sign up for our Breaking News Alerts and the myMotherLode.com Daily Newsletters by clicking here. Report breaking news, traffic or weather to our News Hotline (209) 532-6397. Send Mother Lode News Story photos to news@clarkebroadcasting.com.
Contact Your Local Representatives; US Congressional Rep. 5th District Tom McClintock, US Senator Alex Padilla, 8th State Assembly District Jim Patterson or, in some parts of Calaveras, 9th State Assembly District Heath Flora and 4th District State Senator Marie Alvarado Gil in our Community Guide Government Section here. For the complete coverage of California State News on myMotherLode.com visit our State News Page here.