DOE Delays Appliance Efficiency Rules

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Trump's DOE puts the brakes on three Biden-era appliance efficiency rules, sparking debate over consumer costs versus energy savings

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright frames the postponements as "returning freedom of choice" to Americans seeking affordable home appliances

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Critics claim the Biden standards would hike electric water heater prices by $953 and add $100+ to washing machine costs

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Efficiency regulations have reportedly doubled dishwasher cycle times from one hour to two, raising questions about performance trade-offs

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The Trump administration didn't stop at postponements—they've withdrawn four additional conservation standards affecting motors, fans, and more

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Lower-income homeowners face harder hits from strict furnace regulations that would ban models best suited for older homes.

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Industry insiders remain divided, with manufacturers concerned about production costs while environmental groups push for stricter standards

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Each Biden-era rule included greenhouse gas reduction estimates, revealing climate change as a driving force behind the regulations

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Beyond the three postponed mandates, the battle over who controls your home appliances—government or consumer—continues to heat up

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