President Trump has disparaged energy efficiency standards, but he has limited power to weaken or undo them because federal law prohibits it. That’s a key protection not only for consumers and businesses who purchase and use the products, but also for manufacturers that have invested in improved designs and upgraded factories to make better products.
But what if the Trump administration subverts the standards by not enforcing them?
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
Washington, DC—A resolution passed by the U.S. Senate today to cancel energy efficiency standards for new gas tankless water heaters will increase monthly bills for households that choose these models.
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
Contact: Mark Rodeffer, 202-507-4018, mrodeffer@aceee.org
The administration set strong targets for the cost savings and climate pollution reductions it would achieve through efficiency standards. We calculate it is about 85% of the way there—and can finish the job by finalizing pending rules.
Contact:
ASAP: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
PIRG: Jon Maunder, 708-694-9121, jmaunder@publicinterestnetwork.org
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
Contact: Ben Somberg, 202-658-8129, bsomberg@aceee.org
