DOE proposes eliminating appliance efficiency requirements

A proposed rule would create an “obstacle course of restrictions” bogging down the Department of Energy’s appliance efficiency program, a consumer advocate said.

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 7:05 AM PT · 1 article

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6h Utility Dive DOE wants to ‘permanently end’ appliance efficiency requirements — A proposed rule would create an “obstacle course of restrictions” bogging down the Department of Energy’s appliance efficiency program, a consumer advocate…

Appeared in: 2026-07-02 (#20)

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