Overview

• The Department of Energy postponed seven efficiency mandates for appliances such as air conditioners, washing machines, and lightbulbs, originally introduced under the Biden administration.
• The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to revise its WaterSense program, which labels water-efficient products, claiming current standards encourage low-quality options.
• Officials from both agencies argued that the changes will reduce costs and expand consumer choice for American households.
• Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the administration will create a new energy efficiency category exempting certain natural gas tankless water heaters from existing rules.
• The Biden administration previously emphasized that the efficiency standards would save consumers money and reduce emissions, but Trump officials argue the rules are burdensome and limit product availability.