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S 1696 IS
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1696
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of video game console energy efficiency.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 23, 2009
Mr. MENENDEZ introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of video game console energy efficiency.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 2. VIDEO GAME CONSOLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STUDY.
(a) Initial Study-
(1) IN GENERAL- Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) shall conduct a study of--
(A) video game console energy use; and
(B) opportunities for energy savings regarding that energy use.
(2) INCLUSIONS- The study under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of all power consuming modes and media playback modes.
(b) Action on Completion- On completion of the initial study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, by regulation, whether minimum energy efficiency standards for video game console energy use should be established.
(c) Follow-Up Study- If the Secretary determines under subsection (b) that standards should not be established, not later than 3 years after the date of completion of the determination, the Secretary shall conduct a follow-up study.
(d) Effect of Section- Nothing in this section prohibits a State from establishing an energy efficiency standard for video game console energy use before the date on which such a standard, if any, is established by the Secretary pursuant to this section.
U.S. Congress - Text of S.1696 as Introduced in Senate Green Gaming Act of 2009
