The public saves money
Manufacturers supported it
On;y Trump wants to get rid of it.
The EPA plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-05-07T03:21:28.733Z
Trump’s plan to end the Energy Star program is a blow to American families and businesses everywhere. This program has saved $500 billion in energy costs over the past 30 years. Energy efficiency isn’t just an environmental solution—it’s an economic one.www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi…
— Senator Ed Markey (@markey.senate.gov) 2025-05-06T19:45:33.666Z
Very unusual just how fast Bosch and the other appliance makers immediately called out EPA for reported plans to eliminate Energy Star. Not something you see companies do these days.Energy Star saves average household ~$450/year and is VOLUNTARY
— Anna Kramer (@annackramer.bsky.social) 2025-05-06T19:57:56.703Z
The Trump administration announced plans to eliminate the Energy Star program. “For just $32 million a year, Energy Star helped Americans save over $40 billion in annual energy costs.” Eliminating the program contradicts the promise to reduce household energy costs.www.engadget.com/big-tech/tru…
— @Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social (@boom-whatsgoingon.bsky.social) 2025-05-07T00:12:45.678Z
Sad! 