The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency

NYT Science Tuesday 21 July 2026, 09:02 UTC By Brad Plumer 1 min read

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A dishwasher at a General Electric plant in Louisville, Ky. The Energy Department has moved to repeal 17 standards for dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen appliances and more.

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