The U.S. faces rising electricity costs as severe heat pressures the national power grid. In response, the Trump administration seeks to alter efficiency standards for household appliances. These changes target regulations that have historically helped reduce energy demand and decrease utility bills.
In Norwood, Massachusetts, Alanna Kelly reviews washers and dryers at Sam’s Appliances, reflecting consumer choices that appliances’ standards influence. Efficiency mandates, which the Energy Department criticizes as a ‘scam’, are under scrutiny for potential revision.
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