The U.S. Department of Energy, under the direction of President Donald Trump and Secretary Chris Wright, has announced a delay in implementing seven energy efficiency mandates from the previous Biden-Harris administration. This decision is aimed at reducing costs and increasing consumer choice regarding home appliances.

Secretary Wright emphasized that "a top priority for President Trump is lowering costs for American families." He added, "Today's announcement will foster consumer choice and lower prices – it is a win for all Americans. The people, not the government, should be choosing the home appliances and products they want at prices they can afford."

The postponed standards affect central air conditioners, clothes washers and dryers, general service lamps, walk-in coolers and freezers, gas instantaneous water heaters, commercial refrigeration equipment, and air compressors.

Furthermore, the Department of Energy plans to introduce a new energy efficiency category specifically for natural gas tankless water heaters. This move exempts these popular water heaters from existing regulations set by the Biden-Harris administration.

President Trump's administration continues to focus on reducing regulations that are seen as increasing costs and limiting consumer options. In parallel with this announcement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken steps to revise WaterSense specifications developed during the last administration. These specifications have been criticized for promoting products such as faucets and toilets that reportedly do not perform effectively.