With a recent proposal targeting water heaters, the Biden administration is targeting home appliances including water heaters with a series of energy efficiency actions. Ultimately reducing carbon emissions significantly, this move by the Department of Energy (DOE) aims to “accelerate deployment” of electric heat pump water heaters. If implemented, the proposed standards could force less energy-efficient yet cheaper water heaters out of the market. Emphasizing that these actions aim to modernize efficiency standards for household appliances to benefit American families financially and environmentally, the Biden administration’s move is also part of Bidenomics, a strategy aiming to lower energy costs for … Continue reading Bidenomics Target Water Heaters: The DOE’s New Energy Standards for a Sustainable Future