Blue States Sue Trump Over Delay of Energy-Efficiency Rules
- Group says rules could save $24 billion on energy bills
- Lawsuit adds to growing list of Democratic challenges to Trump
Trump Says Executive Order Ushers 'New Era' in Energy
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Ten states led by Democrats and a handful of national environmental groups sued President Donald Trump’s administration, claiming it’s violating federal law by delaying energy-efficiency standards intended to save Americans almost $24 billion.
Six rules for ceiling fans, walk-in coolers and other consumer products that are being blocked have been projected to slash emissions of carbon dioxide by 292 million tons, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday in a statement.