Innovation, Not Regulation is Making Consumer Electronics More Efficient
Arlington, Va., Mar. 14, 2012 -
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® strongly objects to the
California Energy Commission (CEC) announced plans for a new round of
regulatory standards for consumer electronics products including
computers, displays, game consoles, imaging equipment, servers and
set-top boxes.
“California should not distinguish itself as the
enemy of innovation. We continue to be concerned about how regulations
are being justified and supported by the California Energy Commission,”
said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “The CEC’s approach, which
focuses on setting artificial limits on consumer products, threatens to
stifle innovation and economic growth within an industry already on the
vanguard of energy efficiency. CEA supports programs defining energy
usage consistently and conveying such information to consumers.
“Moreover, we embrace and sell the majority of
products certified as meeting the voluntary standards of ENERGY STAR.
Our nation’s need for innovation in leading areas like IT, the Internet,
the cloud, entertainment and broadband may be threatened by technology
mandates based on flawed justifications, as we have witnessed in three
CEC rulemakings to date. We urge the state to work with us on proven
approaches to sustainability, such as encouraging innovation in the
field of eCycling, meeting green product standards, and educating
policymakers and consumers alike on energy efficiency trends and savings
opportunities.”
