A New Bill Could Help Obstruct Future Energy Efficiency Standards for Home Appliances—and Repeal Old Ones

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By By Lauren DalbanSep 16, 2026, 6:02 pm125 ptsTrending
Legislation the Senate is considering would make it “essentially impossible” to set new standards, said one advocate. By Lauren Dalban The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources heard testimony Wednesday on the Energy Efficiency Reform Act. The new bill would make it much more difficult for the…

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