II
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1696
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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Green Gaming Act of
2009
.
Video game console energy efficiency study
Initial study
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—
video game console energy use; and
opportunities for energy savings regarding that energy use.
Inclusions
The study under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of all power consuming modes and media playback modes.
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.
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.
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.