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Goodbye, Energy-Saving Appliances? US Eyes Efficiency-Rule Rollback

CNET · Jul 2, 2026, 11:53 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

The US Department of Energy wants changes to energy-efficiency standards enacted under the Biden administration that it says will lower costs and preserve consumer choice.

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