The United States is scaling back its energy efficiency initiatives, a move that comes as energy prices climb, according to multiple reports. The shift includes the Trump administration’s reversal of fuel-saving policies and a potential relaxation of efficiency standards for household appliances.
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts, according to a report. The Energy Department has also signaled a potential rollback of appliance efficiency standards, a separate report indicates. These actions are described as a pullback from previous efficiency commitments.
The Energy Department has proposed significant changes to its process for setting energy conservation standards, according to a report. This could affect future efficiency requirements for appliances.
Energy prices are increasing, fueled by war in Iran, data centers, and heat waves, according to a report.
The US appliance industry says the Energy Department plan could ease costs for homeowners.
