President Trump late Friday afternoon signed four pieces of legislation that overturn Biden-era efficiency rules.
- Efficiency mandates often backfire, harming consumers by forcing expensive appliance upgrades before it makes financial sense.
- Instead of top-down rules, consumers should be empowered to make the switch when it’s most practical for their household and budget.
- In a freer market, companies have strong incentives to create appliances that are both energy-efficient and cost-effective, without the need for burdensome mandates.
Read the article in The Hill here.
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