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

The US Department of Energy is considering rolling back energy-efficiency requirements for appliances, potentially ending decades of standards that have reduced energy consumption and utility costs for consumers.

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