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.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Green Gaming Act of 2009.

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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.