WASHINGTON — Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently announced the Department of Energy will postpone the implementation of seven of the Biden-Harris administration’s mandates on home appliances.
“A top priority for President Trump is lowering costs for American families,” Secretary Wright said. “Today’s announcement will foster consumer choice and lower prices – it is a win for all Americans. The people, not the government, should be choosing the home appliances and products they want at prices they can afford.”
These actions postpone the efficiency standards for the following home appliance rules:
- Central Air Conditioners
- Clothes Washers and Dryers
- General Service Lamps
- Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
- Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters
- Commercial Refrigeration Equipment
- Air Compressors
Additionally, the Department of Energy is creating a new energy efficiency category for natural gas tankless water heaters. Creating a new category for these popular and low-cost water heaters exempts these products from the Biden-Harris administration’s rules and gives the American people the power to choose the best option for their homes and budgets.
These actions were announced alongside action taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to overhaul all Biden-Harris administration WaterSense specifications. The list of specifications developed during the last administration has encouraged the sale of inefficient bathroom and kitchen faucets, residential toilets, and sprinkler nozzles.
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