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New Calif. Standard Nixes Energy-Guzzling Flat-Screen TVs

California regulators have adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions, a move that will eventually ban power-hungry sets from the state's store shelves. Wednesday's action by the California Energy Commission could lead the ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, E-Commerce Times,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Natural Resources Defense Council,  Pacific Gas & Electric,  Hitachi, Ltd.,  NYSE

Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California regulators have adopted the nation's first energy-efficiency standards for televisions, a move that will eventually ban power-hungry sets from the state's store shelves. Wednesday's action by the California Energy ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Boston Globe,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Natural Resources Defense Council,  Pacific Gas & Electric,  Hitachi, Ltd.

California targets TVs to lower electricity demand

T he most power-hungry television sets could soon be banned from store shelves in California as state energy regulators on Wednesday consider a first-in-the nation mandate intended to lower electricity demand. If adopted, the regulations will require ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Globe and Mail,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hitachi, Ltd.

Calif water deal no quick fix for struggling farms

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a familiar sight this year at farm worker rallies organized to promote rebuilding California's water system. ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  13 Nov 2009

AP Enterprise: Earmarks fill Calif. water bond

SACRAMENTO, Calif. An $11.1 billion water bond approved this week by California lawmakers is filled with special interest earmarks that reward legislative districts in nearly every corner of the state, from $20 million for economic development in a ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, San Diego Union-Tribune,  7 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Democratic Party,  Karen Bass,  Arnold Schwarzenegger,  U.S. Republican Party,  Ted Gaines

Calif. voters have final say over $11B water bond

SACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders say their $11.1 billion water bond is an essential investment for California's future, but it may be a hard sell to voters. approximately $11 billion." California already is saddled with ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, SGVTribune.com,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger,  Darrell Steinberg,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Karen Bass

California lawmakers approve major water deal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment. ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party

California lawmakers approve $11B water overhaul

SACRAMENTO California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment. After a long night of debate, the state Assembly ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, San Diego Union-Tribune,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger,  U.S. Democratic Party,  U.S. Republican Party

California lawmakers edge closer to water deal

SACRAMENTO—The state Assembly has approved an $11.4-billion bond to fund a comprehensive overhaul of California's antiquated water system. The measure passed before dawn Wednesday would pay for new dams, groundwater cleanup, conservation and habitat ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Boston Globe,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger

Calif. lawmakers haggle over potential water fixes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Lawmakers kept haggling Tuesday in their effort to alleviate California's water woes, as the Legislature prepared to vote on a package of bills that appears to lack the support needed to pass. ...

From SAMANTHA YOUNG, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  3 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Arnold Schwarzenegger,  Darrell Steinberg

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