Goodbye, Energy-Saving Appliances? US Eyes Efficiency-Rule Rollback - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The US Department of Energy wants changes to energy-efficiency standards enacted under the Biden administration. This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has sought to change energy-efficiency regulations. If you’ve ever thought that your home appliances were being held back by rules limiting the energy they could use, the US Department of Energy agrees. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced on Thursday that the DOE has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to “permanently end home appliance and equipment mandates.” Wright said the goal is to lower costs and preserve consumer choice. The move is part of the Trump administration’s broader deregulatory push, which has labeled the Biden administration’s energy policies the “Green New Scam.” A NOPR is a formal step in the federal rulemaking process in which an agency proposes creating, revising or repealing a regulation and solicits publi