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Trump Energy Department Seeks To ‘Permanently End’ Appliance Mandates

The administration says energy-efficiency rules restrict choice and raise prices.

Mark A. Kellner
Jul 07, 2026
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The proposal aims to reverse Biden-era rules. Photo: Mark A. Kellner / The Washington Star

Consumers wrung out by so-called “high-efficiency” washers and dryers that don’t perform like older models ma…

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