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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle EPA Climate Divisions and End Energy Star Program

The closures will impact emissions monitoring and energy efficiency efforts, with staff offered deferred resignations as details on implementation remain unclear.

Close-up of logos for Energy Star program and High-Efficiency appliance designation on a steam washer in Oahu, Hawaii, July 23, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Overview

  • The Trump administration plans to close two EPA divisions within the Office of Air and Radiation focused on climate change and energy efficiency.
  • The longstanding Energy Star program, which certifies energy-efficient appliances and is recognized by over 90% of U.S. households, is slated for termination.
  • The closures will affect key climate programs, including the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and EPA's methane reduction partnerships.
  • EPA employees impacted by the changes are being offered deferred resignation packages, with further layoffs to be reassessed after the offer period ends.
  • These moves follow March announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to roll back over a dozen Biden-era pollution rules and reconsider foundational scientific findings on climate pollution.