Overview: Setting air conditioners between 24°C and 26°C can significantly reduce electricity consumption while maintaining comfort.Energy-efficient appliances, ...

Consumer advocates lamented the votes. “Efficiency rules are incredibly popular because they save families money on their ...

The two bills deal with energy efficiency standards administered by the Department of Energy for home appliances.

The House of Representatives passed a bill that would limit the Department of Energy’s authority to set energy conservation standards for household appliances, a measure Republicans argue would ...

Energy-efficient washing machines help Indian households lower electricity and water bills without sacrificing wash quality.

NEWINGTON, CT - March 04, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Kitchen renovations are one of the most common home improvement ...

Most households keep a close eye on heating and cooling costs, yet smaller appliances quietly chip away at monthly electricity bills in ways that rarely get noticed. Something as routine as using a ...

The “Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act,” H.R. 4626, sponsored by Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.), passed the House in a ...

Grist reports on how cities aim to improve energy efficiency for renters, amidst challenges like "split incentives" that hinder landlord investments.

One measure approved by the House would revise the rules for setting energy efficiency standards for appliances, and the ...

The energy efficiency program for appliances — which the Trump administration once considered eliminating — has sat under EPA for decades.

The DOE’s amended efficiency standards require natural gas furnaces and commercial water heaters to meet performance thresholds that only condensing appliances can satisfy, effectively banning ...