‘Counterproductive’: Biden Energy Dep’t Hit With Lawsuit After Cracking Down On Appliances Used By Millions
A pro-free market organization is taking the Biden administration to court in an effort to block government rules targeting a bevy of appliances used by millions of Americans. The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday seeking injunctive and declaratory relief against the DOE’s water efficiency standards […]
Forget Stoves! The Biden Admin Is Working Overtime To Phase Out All Your Gas Appliances
The Biden administration contends that it is not targeting gas stoves and other domestic conveniences afforded by fossil fuels, but its “building electrification” agenda is poised to effectively do just that, several energy policy experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The notion that the federal government would like to ban gas stoves is a […]
If You Like Your Appliances, You Can’t Keep Them
Editors’ Note: The greatest danger to freedom and prosperity is the environmental movement and its unholy union with the Administrative State. Since almost every human activity, including breathing and eating can influence C02 levels, the ginned-up crises allow the government to regulate to an unlimited degree. Not only are there no defined limits, the manner […]
Biden’s Regulatory Blitz On Appliances Figures To Make Life More Expensive, Policy Experts Say
The Biden administration’s regulations targeting appliances will likely make life considerably more expensive, energy policy experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The administration’s rulemakings have covered key appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, water heaters and furnaces, generally setting the market on course to feature energy efficient models — which are often more expensive — […]
GOP bill to keep Biden’s ‘hands off’ Americans’ home appliances passes House
The House passed a bill Tuesday aimed at blocking the Biden administration’s ban on everyday appliances that run on natural gas. The appliance ban, which passed 212-195, is one aspect of a sweeping bill targeting the Department of Energy (DOE) introduced by Arizona Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko. The bill would require DOE to consider the […]
‘Another Day, Another Regulation’: DOE Continues War On Appliances, Locks In Regs For Clothes Washers And Dryers
The Biden administration on Thursday finalized regulations for home washers and dryers. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Locking in “energy efficiency” regulations for home clothes washers and dryers is part of the Biden administration’s broader effort to shape the market in favor of more energy-efficient home appliances in the coming years. It presents the latest […]
Large Appliances Are Dying Sooner (By Design)
Between 2013 and 2023, Americans’ spending on home appliances increased by 53%. Adjusted for inflation, that’s an increase of $390 per year to $558. But over the same period, the cost of home appliances fell by 12%. Does such a thing ever happen? Now, as wall street journal explainone of the “reasons for the discrepancy […]
New York doubles down on war on gas appliances over opposition from unions
Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a fiscal year 2025 budget that includes provisions to further curb the state’s reliance on natural gas as part of her administration’s efforts to combat climate change. According to the governor’s office, the governor’s budget proposal includes provisions taken directly from the NY HEAT Act, also known as […]
Retail Sales Fall As Inflation Pushes Americans To Spend More On Food, Less on Cars and Appliances
After the big Christmas shopping spree, Americans refrained from making big purchases, especially those that are usually financed with debt. Retail sales in January decreased by 0.8% from the previous month. Economists had expected a modest 0.1% decline. Despite the decline, sales increased 0.6% year over year. The harsh winter weather likely contributed to the […]
Thieves steal 133 tons of chicken from Cuban plant to buy laptops, appliances
They went crazy. A crew of 30 people is suspected of stealing 133 tons of chicken from a state-run facility in Cuba and selling it on the streets to buy tech and electronic goods. This “bird game” was carried out by the Havana factory’s shift supervisor, IT workers, and security guards. According to state television […]