DOE postpones new efficiency standards for home appliances, offering more consumer choice.

The U.S. Department of Energy has postponed the implementation of three energy efficiency mandates for home appliances, including standards for central air conditioners, walk-in coolers, and gas water heaters. The move, announced by Secretary Chris Wright, aims to reduce regulatory burdens and give consumers more choice. House lawmakers are also set to vote on overturning some of Biden's efficiency standards for commercial appliances, using a fast-track process.