Power Hungry TVs

California has passed strict limits on power consumption by TVs, so says the BBC. The move will save $8bn over 10 years and removes the need for a new power plant. The law requires a reduction of 33% consumption by 2011 and 50% by 2013. Amazingly, TV watching accounts for 10% of California's total electricity consumption. California has set limits in other areas for years according to the article, and thus has kept its electricity usage stable over the last three decades.