TORONTO -
Ontario will consider revising its standards for flat screen televisions now that California has moved to ban power-hungry sets from its store shelves.
Energy Minister Gerry Phillips says the province is always looking at ways to improve energy-efficiency in appliances, and flat screen TVs are definitely worth looking at.
But Phillips warns not to expect any decisions in the immediate future because it will take several months to review the energy consumption of various electronics.
Phillips says he'll take a closer look at California's new rules before moving forward, but expects changes could be well-received, since people are increasingly sensitive about energy conservation.
The California Energy Commission voted this week to update standards for the television industry, which is increasingly focused on flat-screen, high-definition sets.
The U.S. regulations requiring televisions to be more efficient will be phased in beginning in 2011.
