“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy is taking critical steps every day to help American families prosper,” DOE Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement.

“By removing burdensome regulations put in place by the Biden administration, we are returning freedom of choice to the American people, ensuring consumers can choose the home appliances that work best for their lives and budgets,” Wright added. “This power should not belong to the federal government.”

The department is pausing the effective date of three rules, including one that updated testing procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps, which was finalized in January. It requires manufacturers to use an amended test to comply with energy conservation standards.

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