WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has postponed the implementation of three home appliance regulations introduced during the Biden administration. The decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation,” which aims to adjust regulatory policies affecting appliance standards.
“The Department of Energy is taking critical steps…to help American families prosper,” said Secretary Wright. “By removing … regulations put in place by the Biden administration, we are returning … choice to the American people, ensuring consumers can choose the home appliances that work best for their lives and budgets. This power should not belong to the federal government.”
The Department’s notices postpone the effective dates for the following home appliance regulations:
- Test Procedures for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
- Efficiency Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers
- Efficiency Standards for Gas Instantaneous Water Heaters
Additionally, the DOE has withdrawn four conservation standards related to electric motors, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, and external power supplies. The agency stated that these changes are intended to reassess regulatory impacts on costs, performance, and consumer options.
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