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6/19/2008
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION OFFERS FIVE TIPS FOR SUMMER ELECTRICITY SAVINGS
Tomorrow marks the first official day of summer, which for many Americans evokes images of vacations and traveling. Unfortunately, with record high gas and oil prices, this summer also brings to mind images of higher energy costs. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® offers five simple tips to help families save electricity — and money — this summer:

2/5/2008
CEA APPLAUDS NEW ENERGY STAR SPECIFICATION FOR DIGITAL TELEVISIONS
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) announcement of an updated ENERGY STAR specification for digital televisions (DTVs), a move CEA says will lead to further reductions in the amount of energy consumed by digital televisions.

11/13/2007
2008 INTERNATIONAL CES GOES GREEN
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today announced that the 2008 International CES^® is taking unprecedented steps to "go green" by reducing its carbon footprint and with the use of sustainable and energy efficient practices. Produced by CEA, the 2008 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, will run January 7-10, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1/10/2007
CEA LAUNCHES CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVE AND SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT REGARDING CE ENERGY CONSUMPTION
The 2007 International CES^® Environmental Awareness Day was the largest in show history. With a focus on the key industry issues of consumer education, electronics recycling and energy efficiency of electronics, Green Wednesday featured the launch of myGreenElectronics.org - a resource guide from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA^®) - as well as a preview of a landmark study on the energy consumption of consumer electronics (CE) products.

7/21/2006
INDUSTRY RECOMMENDS TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY WITH ELECTRONICS
The dog days of summer are here. And, as Americans stay cool, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA^®) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) say technology can be a part of the energy-saving solution. By increasing control over home cooling and lighting systems and enabling remote access to information and entertainment, electronics allow consumers to save energy, save fuel and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

4/11/2006
CALIFORNIA'S NEW ENERGY CONSUMPTION REGULATION FOR DIGITAL TELEVISION ADAPTERS
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro and National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO David K. Rehr regarding the California Energy Commission's (CEC) mandatory regulation for digital television (DTV) adapters. The Commission is expected to respond this week to public comments requesting the Commission rescind the regulation.

2/23/2006
CEA WELCOMES ACTIONS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH CALIFORNIA'S NEW REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRONICS
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement today in response to the California Energy Commission's (CEC) proposal to amend its Appliance Efficiency Regulations:

1/27/2006
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT ON THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION'S NEW MANDATORY STANDARDS IMPACTING CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Officials from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) will be available for comment on the impact of the California Energy Commission's (CEC's) new Appliance Efficiency Regulations, which limit the energy use of several consumer electronics products.

6/27/2005
CEA URGES REGULATORS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH INDUSTRY ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES
As the federal government, along with more and more states, consider legislative and regulatory initiatives impacting the energy consumption of consumer electronics products, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is urging regulators, legislators and environmental groups to take a more consumer-friendly approach to saving energy.

6/21/2005
CEA SAYS NEW YORK BILL GRANTING NEW POWERS TO REGULATE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS WILL HAVE ADVERSE IMPACT ON HIGH TECH INDUSTRY
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement today in response to New York Senate Bill 5614 which is in final consideration by the legislature this week. The bill gives unprecedented new authority to the New York Secretary of State and the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to regulate and limit the energy efficiency of consumer electronics products:

5/2/2005
CEA URGES GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER TO RESCIND NEW ENERGY REGULATION OF CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro issued the following statement today in response to new California Energy Commission (CEC) regulations ("Appliance Efficiency Regulations" - April 2005), which include provisions governing the energy efficiency of consumer electronics products:

5/22/2003
CEA Applauds Governor Ehrlich's Veto of Costly and Redundant Energy Standards Act
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today applauded Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich for his veto of legislation

1/12/2003
Green Saturday at CES Focuses on Energy Efficient Products and Environmental Progress
Products and Technology Show Progress in Energy Conservation and Recycling; Congressional Leaders Debate Technology Policy and Fair Use Rights

12/12/2001
CEA Opposes Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Standards for High-Tech Products
In a filing submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy�s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the Consumer Electronics Association described a new proposal by the Department as �counterproductive,� elaborating its negative effects on consumer choice, product development and competition.

8/1/2001
EIA & CEA Reaction to Passage of House Energy Bill, H.R. 4
EIA President Dave McCurdy and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro, today made the following joint statement regarding the Securing America�s Future Energy Act, H.R. 4

7/31/2001
CEA and EIA Commend Flexibility in Executive Order Regarding Energy Efficiency of Home Electronics
Electronics industry applauds President Bush on recognizing importance of product features, functionality.

7/20/2001
CEA Decries Passage of Markey Amendment to Energy Act
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro regarding the House Energy and Commerce Committee�s passage of the Markey amendment to the House Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001:

6/29/2001
Consumer Electronics Association Responds to President Bush�s Energy Efficiency Announcement
The following statement was issued today by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro in response to President George Bush�s announcement regarding energy conservation