Trump Officials Move to Ease Energy Standards on Home Appliances
- Administration targets environmental rules from Biden
- Friday move impacts ACs, washers, dryers and other appliances
Trump and his allies say the restrictions leave products performing below what Americans have come to expect and restrict consumer choices.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to ease energy efficiency standards for many household appliances and fixtures, targeting environmental rules embraced by his predecessor Joe Biden.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday said his department is postponing the implementation of seven mandates on home appliances from the Biden administration, casting it as an action that will help lower prices and improve consumer choice.