It’s Not Just Gas Stoves: Biden Administration Announces Crackdown on Another Appliance

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After eyeing gas stoves, the Biden administration is enacting new regulations on air conditioners.

The federal government announced new environmental standards on air conditioners on Thursday, according to Fox News.

The standards will distinguish between window units and portable air cleaners.

The rules for the latter will take effect in 2024, with standards for window units slated for 2026.

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm claimed the new standards would improve nationwide energy efficiency in a statement.

“Today’s announcement builds on the historic actions President Biden took last year to strengthen outdated energy efficiency standards, which will help save on people’s energy bills and reduce our nation’s carbon footprint,” she said, according to the document.

“DOE will continue to engage with our public and private sector partners to finalize additional proposals like today’s that lower household energy costs and deliver the safer, healthier communities that every American deserves.”

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